
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass172,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 172,695 miles
- Test number
- 450066733280
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass96,009 miles (+9,466)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 96,009 miles
- Test number
- 991292068194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,543 miles (+9,073)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 86,543 miles
- Test number
- 720058757151
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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