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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

S78 NRNMOT history

S78 NRN is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S78 NRN black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
203,736 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 NRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 NRN was last recorded at 203,736 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,674 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,062 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,736 miles
  • 2024 – 201,674 miles
  • 2023 – 199,984 miles
  • 2022 – 197,708 miles
  • 2021 – 195,511 miles
  • 2020 – 191,715 miles
  • 2019 – 188,514 miles
  • 2018 – 184,332 miles
  • 2017 – 180,075 miles
  • 2016 – 174,496 miles
  • 2015 – 168,886 miles
  • 2014 – 162,824 miles
  • 2012 – 145,965 miles
  • 2011 – 137,820 miles
  • 2010 – 127,560 miles
  • 2008 – 107,910 miles
  • 2007 – 97,646 miles
  • 2005 – 75,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,736 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,736 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    203,736 miles
    Test number
    181146899715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass201,674 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,674 miles
    Test number
    482978058090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,984 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    199,984 miles
    Test number
    169302921959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass197,708 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    197,708 miles
    Test number
    522493366482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,511 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,511 miles
    Test number
    652557620817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,715 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,715 miles
    Test number
    972432117103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass188,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,514 miles
    Test number
    552623988280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail188,514 miles (+4,182)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,514 miles
    Test number
    125622951661
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass184,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    184,332 miles
    Test number
    832692774556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail184,332 miles (+4,257)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,332 miles
    Test number
    409346606422
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass180,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    180,075 miles
    Test number
    263471562240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,075 miles (+5,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,075 miles
    Test number
    902233421699
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass174,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    174,496 miles
    Test number
    533434164289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail174,496 miles (+5,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,496 miles
    Test number
    727961525596
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass168,886 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    168,886 miles
    Test number
    528882225576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass162,824 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    162,824 miles
    Test number
    456636654379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass154,034 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    154,034 miles
    Test number
    308022804049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass145,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,965 miles
    Test number
    929642752343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,965 miles (+8,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,965 miles
    Test number
    219062252337
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass137,820 miles (+10,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    137,820 miles
    Test number
    485103851452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,560 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    127,560 miles
    Test number
    641234850375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    934777400043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,956 miles (+11,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    121445200427
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass107,910 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    107,910 miles
    Test number
    864027658307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,646 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    550221767377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,966 miles (+11,152)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    86,966 miles
    Test number
    503832707014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    221204255320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 NRN

Does S78 NRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 NRN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S78 NRN?
The MOT on S78 NRN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 NRN done?
S78 NRN was recorded at 203,736 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has S78 NRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 NRN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S78 NRN 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 S78 NRN find?
S78 NRN passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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