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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S787 RKWMOT history

S787 RKW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 222,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S787 RKW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
222,046 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 RKW was last recorded at 222,046 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,203 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,843 miles
Average per year
8,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,046 miles
  • 2025 – 218,203 miles
  • 2023 – 112,724 miles
  • 2022 – 110,687 miles
  • 2021 – 110,430 miles
  • 2020 – 110,162 miles
  • 2019 – 106,531 miles
  • 2018 – 100,830 miles
  • 2017 – 93,473 miles
  • 2015 – 86,844 miles
  • 2014 – 84,007 miles
  • 2013 – 83,717 miles
  • 2012 – 82,840 miles
  • 2011 – 82,382 miles
  • 2010 – 80,198 miles
  • 2009 – 78,569 miles
  • 2008 – 77,286 miles
  • 2007 – 69,434 miles
  • 2006 – 62,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,046 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,046 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    222,046 miles
    Test number
    748645298548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass218,203 miles (+105,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    218,203 miles
    Test number
    776727808857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass112,724 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    279859569149
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail112,724 miles (+2,037)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    846246207166
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass110,687 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    784886357372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,430 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    923514606491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,162 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,162 miles
    Test number
    519570461224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,531 miles
    Test number
    167169101707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail106,533 miles (+5,703)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,533 miles
    Test number
    745809223082
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass100,830 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    830294155690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded
  11. Fail100,830 miles (+7,357)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    956262327404
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded
  12. Pass93,473 miles (+6,629)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    259637498126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass86,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    110642734633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail86,844 miles (+2,837)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    815978285728
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail84,007 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    666892254240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass84,007 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    779582054274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,717 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    286689453225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,840 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    439974542281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    385892351413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Fail82,382 miles (+2,184)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    396055741200
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass80,198 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,198 miles
    Test number
    552303510130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,569 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,569 miles
    Test number
    541624319168
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to outside edge
  23. Pass78,569 miles (+1,283)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,569 miles
    Test number
    993314919129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to outside edge
  24. Pass77,286 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    472457728198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,434 miles (+7,013)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,434 miles
    Test number
    302918037139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall perrished
  26. Pass62,421 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    223643646110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,355 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    212418236463
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about S787 RKW

Does S787 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S787 RKW is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S787 RKW?
The MOT on S787 RKW is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S787 RKW done?
S787 RKW was recorded at 222,046 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,075 miles a year.
Has S787 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 RKW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S787 RKW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S787 RKW find?
S787 RKW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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