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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S78 XOEMOT history

S78 XOE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S78 XOE silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
196,576 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 XOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 XOE was last recorded at 196,576 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,822 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,754 miles
Average per year
6,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,576 miles
  • 2025 – 193,822 miles
  • 2024 – 191,558 miles
  • 2023 – 188,197 miles
  • 2022 – 184,170 miles
  • 2021 – 180,453 miles
  • 2019 – 174,851 miles
  • 2018 – 168,850 miles
  • 2017 – 165,439 miles
  • 2016 – 161,782 miles
  • 2015 – 151,985 miles
  • 2008 – 96,244 miles
  • 2007 – 89,176 miles
  • 2006 – 76,168 miles
  • 2005 – 63,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge .///

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge .///

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,576 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    196,576 miles
    Test number
    852409752699
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail196,576 miles (+2,754)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,576 miles
    Test number
    670085223410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,822 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    193,822 miles
    Test number
    966286832963
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail193,791 miles (+2,233)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,791 miles
    Test number
    918217425425
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass191,558 miles (+21)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    191,558 miles
    Test number
    101645546868
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ./// (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ./// (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail191,537 miles (+3,340)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,537 miles
    Test number
    219655676991
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ./// (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ./// (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass188,197 miles (+4,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,197 miles
    Test number
    514848992321
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge /// (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass184,170 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    184,170 miles
    Test number
    145372525273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,160 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,160 miles
    Test number
    628970481609
    • DangerousOffside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired front cross member badly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body has an unsafe modification front outer sill corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body has an unsafe modification inner sill badly corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body has an unsafe modification inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body has an unsafe modification outer sill corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass180,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,453 miles
    Test number
    790366824276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail180,453 miles (+5,602)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,453 miles
    Test number
    614558481606
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass174,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,851 miles
    Test number
    837067243220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail174,851 miles (+6,001)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,851 miles
    Test number
    821375112682
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass168,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    168,850 miles
    Test number
    944145897939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail168,850 miles (+3,411)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,850 miles
    Test number
    436760647801
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass165,439 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,439 miles
    Test number
    211564277496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass161,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,782 miles
    Test number
    297045261413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail161,782 miles (+9,797)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,782 miles
    Test number
    925550809414
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass151,985 miles (+55,741)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    151,985 miles
    Test number
    207591665423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,244 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    873679378183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,176 miles (+13,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    261390187119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,168 miles (+12,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    631060586173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass63,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    140322675116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 XOE

Does S78 XOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 XOE is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 XOE?
The MOT on S78 XOE is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 XOE done?
S78 XOE was recorded at 196,576 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,369 miles a year.
Has S78 XOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 XOE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S78 XOE 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 XOE find?
S78 XOE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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