
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
S788 JGPMOT history
S788 JGP is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 219,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 219,500 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S788 JGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S788 JGP was last recorded at 219,500 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 4,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 215,333 miles · 24 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,167 miles
- Average per year
- 4,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 219,500 miles
- 2024 – 215,333 miles
- 2023 – 214,414 miles
- 2022 – 214,355 miles
- 2021 – 212,783 miles
- 2020 – 211,214 miles
- 2019 – 209,240 miles
- 2018 – 206,731 miles
- 2017 – 204,596 miles
- 2016 – 202,008 miles
- 2015 – 200,157 miles
- 2014 – 195,428 miles
- 2013 – 191,053 miles
- 2012 – 185,676 miles
- 2011 – 181,684 miles
- 2010 – 176,129 miles
- 2009 – 166,945 miles
- 2008 – 152,992 miles
- 2007 – 141,105 miles
- 2006 – 127,559 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,500 miles (+4,167)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 219,500 miles
- Test number
- 664088704333
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass215,333 miles (+919)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 215,333 miles
- Test number
- 588091622973
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s centre inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
Pass214,414 miles (+59)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 214,414 miles
- Test number
- 183842661494
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass214,355 miles (+1,572)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 214,355 miles
- Test number
- 371841711614
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass212,783 miles (+1,569)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 212,783 miles
- Test number
- 865699245510
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySills corroded
Pass211,214 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 211,214 miles
- Test number
- 549651994895
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail211,214 miles (+1,974)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,214 miles
- Test number
- 782838538554
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass209,240 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 209,240 miles
- Test number
- 102652943220
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack end has some play
Fail209,240 miles (+2,509)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,240 miles
- Test number
- 450059416189
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material has slipped (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack end has some play
Pass206,731 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 206,731 miles
- Test number
- 810091852949
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both mains (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded LSV to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Fail206,731 miles (+2,135)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,731 miles
- Test number
- 192431030269
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both mains (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded LSV to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass204,596 miles (+2,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 204,596 miles
- Test number
- 329882384807
- AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear brake pipes are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake has some binding and requires attention
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads are badly worn and scored
Pass202,008 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 202,008 miles
- Test number
- 506676943387
- AdvisoryExhaust smoke
- AdvisoryGlow warning light on dash
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link has some plsy
- AdvisoryNearside front seat swivel catch faulty
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake bind
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is soft and has splits inner wall
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail202,008 miles (+1,851)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,008 miles
- Test number
- 948381784408
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust smoke
- AdvisoryGlow warning light on dash
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link has some plsy
- AdvisoryNearside front seat swivel catch faulty
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake bind
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is soft and has splits inner wall
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass200,157 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 200,157 miles
- Test number
- 617211625029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing
Fail200,157 miles (+4,729)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,157 miles
- Test number
- 598841625002
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing
Pass195,428 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 195,428 miles
- Test number
- 177774004155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail195,428 miles (+4,375)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,428 miles
- Test number
- 268230504141
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass191,053 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 191,053 miles
- Test number
- 226567403133
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail191,053 miles (+5,377)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,053 miles
- Test number
- 488687903135
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass185,676 miles (+3,992)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 185,676 miles
- Test number
- 967098682072
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass181,684 miles (+5,555)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 181,684 miles
- Test number
- 305863981043
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass176,129 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 176,129 miles
- Test number
- 232891180000
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail176,128 miles (+9,183)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,128 miles
- Test number
- 882451580089
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass166,945 miles (+13,953)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 166,945 miles
- Test number
- 702130979013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,992 miles (+11,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 152,992 miles
- Test number
- 213329478090
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass141,105 miles (+13,546)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 141,105 miles
- Test number
- 333044367018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 127,559 miles
- Test number
- 500462986006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S788 JGP
- Does S788 JGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S788 JGP expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S788 JGP?
- The MOT on S788 JGP expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S788 JGP done?
- S788 JGP was recorded at 219,500 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
- Has S788 JGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S788 JGP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on S788 JGP 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 S788 JGP find?
- S788 JGP passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged, and 2 more.
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