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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S788 RKWMOT history

S788 RKW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

S788 RKW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,054 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 RKW was last recorded at 151,054 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 3,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,941 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,113 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,054 miles
  • 2025 – 147,941 miles
  • 2024 – 144,892 miles
  • 2023 – 139,075 miles
  • 2022 – 135,674 miles
  • 2021 – 133,156 miles
  • 2020 – 130,612 miles
  • 2019 – 128,335 miles
  • 2018 – 123,440 miles
  • 2017 – 119,714 miles
  • 2016 – 116,090 miles
  • 2015 – 114,005 miles
  • 2014 – 111,343 miles
  • 2013 – 108,005 miles
  • 2012 – 104,950 miles
  • 2011 – 103,643 miles
  • 2009 – 98,927 miles
  • 2008 – 93,356 miles
  • 2007 – 88,044 miles
  • 2006 – 82,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,054 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,054 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,054 miles
    Test number
    292319135438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,941 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,941 miles
    Test number
    929796264945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,892 miles (+5,817)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,892 miles
    Test number
    160967618482
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,075 miles (+3,401)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,075 miles
    Test number
    495213656104
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,674 miles (+2,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    329917968701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting beam badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,156 miles (+2,544)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,156 miles
    Test number
    885843599894
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Pass130,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,612 miles
    Test number
    144980041036
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Fail130,612 miles (+2,277)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,612 miles
    Test number
    300341531156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass128,335 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    578600038748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    181424246705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,440 miles (+3,726)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    935358052044
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from injector return pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,714 miles (+3,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    108048271416
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass116,090 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,090 miles
    Test number
    560055220748
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack inner end

  14. Fail116,064 miles (+2,059)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,064 miles
    Test number
    910037862934
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack inner end

  15. Pass114,005 miles (+2,662)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    188611465158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass111,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    365852664166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,343 miles (+3,338)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    586082564163
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass108,005 miles (+3,055)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,005 miles
    Test number
    166794963186
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished

  19. Pass104,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,950 miles
    Test number
    207190272426
    • NotePlay in n/s steering rack inner joint

  20. Fail104,950 miles (+1,307)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,950 miles
    Test number
    405950072198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureTowbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
    • NotePlay in n/s steering rack inner joint

  21. Fail103,643 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    657878751143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyre sidewalls damaged

  22. Pass103,643 miles (+4,716)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    755988151188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyre sidewalls damaged

  23. Pass98,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    941476209318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,927 miles (+5,571)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    391066709399
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall.
    • NoteNoise from engine when steering on full lock.

  25. Pass93,356 miles (+5,312)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    304475508361
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteTwist in offside front passenger seat belt.

  26. Pass88,044 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    370126307371
    • NoteNearside rear spring corroded

  27. Fail88,043 miles (+5,103)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    882096807325
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear spring corroded
    • NoteTwist in nearside rear seat belt

  28. Pass82,940 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    904057106361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,887 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    793360206325
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront handbrake cable corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

Questions about S788 RKW

Does S788 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 RKW is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S788 RKW?
The MOT on S788 RKW is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 RKW done?
S788 RKW was recorded at 151,054 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has S788 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 RKW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S788 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 S788 RKW find?
S788 RKW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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