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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S788 KAMMOT history

S788 KAM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 193,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

S788 KAM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
193,525 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 KAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 KAM was last recorded at 193,525 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,524 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,525 miles
  • 2024 – 187,502 miles
  • 2022 – 186,141 miles
  • 2021 – 184,878 miles
  • 2020 – 180,379 miles
  • 2019 – 176,637 miles
  • 2018 – 172,695 miles
  • 2017 – 167,785 miles
  • 2016 – 161,875 miles
  • 2015 – 156,676 miles
  • 2014 – 150,297 miles
  • 2013 – 145,247 miles
  • 2012 – 141,787 miles
  • 2011 – 131,079 miles
  • 2010 – 120,284 miles
  • 2009 – 107,188 miles
  • 2008 – 96,009 miles
  • 2007 – 86,543 miles
  • 2006 – 77,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,525 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,525 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,525 miles
    Test number
    885162745329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail193,524 miles (+6,022)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,524 miles
    Test number
    858770908347
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass187,502 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    187,502 miles
    Test number
    128788293149
    • AdvisoryEntire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion
  4. Fail187,460 miles (+1,319)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,460 miles
    Test number
    577390925753
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged all steel brake pipes to and from load valve. unions corroded and likely to fail (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEntire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion
  5. Pass186,141 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    186,141 miles
    Test number
    810141346442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass184,878 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    184,878 miles
    Test number
    608258815513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail184,876 miles (+4,497)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,876 miles
    Test number
    681595143482
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass180,379 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    180,379 miles
    Test number
    682993886975
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Fail180,373 miles (+3,736)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,373 miles
    Test number
    209942361020
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass176,637 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    176,637 miles
    Test number
    314117141944
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail176,635 miles (+3,940)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,635 miles
    Test number
    794117942972
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass172,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    172,695 miles
    Test number
    450066733280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,695 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,695 miles
    Test number
    993263680134
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass167,785 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,785 miles
    Test number
    236103698770
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear and sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail167,712 miles (+5,837)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,712 miles
    Test number
    169491689067
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement Nearside rear (3.5.1k)
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement Offside rear (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear and sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass161,875 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    161,875 miles
    Test number
    658541352652
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail161,875 miles (+5,199)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,875 miles
    Test number
    833606605201
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass156,676 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,676 miles
    Test number
    739867485157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail156,539 miles (+6,242)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,539 miles
    Test number
    496598675106
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass150,297 miles (+5,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,297 miles
    Test number
    778645174164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass145,247 miles (+3,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    145,247 miles
    Test number
    966213773152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass141,787 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    141,787 miles
    Test number
    158587872115
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Fail141,760 miles (+10,681)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,760 miles
    Test number
    958453172138
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass131,079 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    338153841138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to split
    • NoteFront suspension very low
    • NoteO/s rack end slight play
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc rusty
  25. Fail131,079 miles (+10,795)7 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    466622431194
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to split
    • NoteFront suspension very low
    • NoteO/s rack end slight play
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc rusty
  26. Pass120,284 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    584536860120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre going out of shape
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked
    • NoteO/s rack end slight play
    • NoteO/s/r brake slighty binding on
  27. Fail120,284 miles (+13,096)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    862225760189
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre going out of shape
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked
    • NoteO/s rack end slight play
    • NoteO/s/r brake slighty binding on
  28. Pass107,188 miles (+11,179)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    223394059452
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  29. Fail96,009 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    181552868161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  30. Pass96,009 miles (+9,466)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    991292068194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass86,543 miles (+9,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    720058757151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass77,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,470 miles
    Test number
    403674566162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 KAM

Does S788 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 KAM expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 KAM?
The MOT on S788 KAM expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 KAM done?
S788 KAM was recorded at 193,525 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 6,108 miles a year.
Has S788 KAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 KAM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S788 KAM 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 KAM find?
S788 KAM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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