
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
S790 KAMMOT history
S790 KAM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 243,088 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 243,088 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S790 KAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S790 KAM was last recorded at 243,088 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 243,034 miles · 8 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 54 miles
- Average per year
- 4,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 243,088 miles
- 2025 – 239,029 miles
- 2024 – 236,306 miles
- 2023 – 234,626 miles
- 2022 – 233,106 miles
- 2021 – 232,069 miles
- 2019 – 231,939 miles
- 2018 – 230,952 miles
- 2017 – 229,228 miles
- 2016 – 226,515 miles
- 2015 – 222,701 miles
- 2014 – 220,818 miles
- 2012 – 210,874 miles
- 2010 – 202,167 miles
- 2009 – 194,277 miles
- 2008 – 185,792 miles
- 2007 – 174,379 miles
- 2006 – 168,169 miles
- 2005 – 160,236 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Brake performance unable to be tested
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front inner wing -corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,088 miles (+54)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 243,088 miles
- Test number
- 749854943748
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail243,034 miles (+4,005)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,034 miles
- Test number
- 391548586757
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass239,029 miles (+6)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 239,029 miles
- Test number
- 818114770911
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing -corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Fail239,023 miles (+2,717)2 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,023 miles
- Test number
- 119526806277
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing -corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass236,306 miles (+1,680)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 236,306 miles
- Test number
- 712872064517
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass234,626 miles (+39)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 234,626 miles
- Test number
- 749224005540
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail234,587 miles (+1,481)12 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,587 miles
- Test number
- 402842631064
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass233,106 miles (+1,037)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 233,106 miles
- Test number
- 710899108922
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral no obligatory mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass232,069 miles (+130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 232,069 miles
- Test number
- 515455957903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass231,939 miles (+987)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 231,939 miles
- Test number
- 781438526767
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass230,952 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 230,952 miles
- Test number
- 391305809635
- 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))
Fail230,950 miles (+1,722)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,950 miles
- Test number
- 657229604951
- MajorBrake cable damaged front handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass229,228 miles (+2,713)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 229,228 miles
- Test number
- 835984028096
- AdvisoryFront flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryFront inner cv boots perised
- AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake stiff to pull
Pass226,515 miles (+3,814)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 226,515 miles
- Test number
- 698204546358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 222,701 miles
- Test number
- 759986065012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,701 miles (+1,883)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,701 miles
- Test number
- 887828855058
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass220,818 miles (+9,944)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 220,818 miles
- Test number
- 198774864460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront exhaust brakets very corroided
Pass210,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 210,874 miles
- Test number
- 637928732050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,865 miles (+8,698)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,865 miles
- Test number
- 667048432080
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass202,167 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 202,167 miles
- Test number
- 911916430323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,810 miles (+7,533)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,810 miles
- Test number
- 384253520329
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass194,277 miles (+256)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 194,277 miles
- Test number
- 100998539383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,021 miles (+8,229)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,021 miles
- Test number
- 242434529371
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass185,792 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 185,792 miles
- Test number
- 174282008356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,778 miles (+11,399)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,778 miles
- Test number
- 203238598231
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass174,379 miles (+6,210)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 174,379 miles
- Test number
- 630214137270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,169 miles (+7,933)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 168,169 miles
- Test number
- 581975136276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 160,236 miles
- Test number
- 874928535230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S790 KAM
- Does S790 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 KAM is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S790 KAM?
- The MOT on S790 KAM is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S790 KAM done?
- S790 KAM was recorded at 243,088 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,015 miles a year.
- Has S790 KAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S790 KAM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S790 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 S790 KAM find?
- S790 KAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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