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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S790 LGCMOT history

S790 LGC is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 232,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S790 LGC green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
232,901 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 LGC was last recorded at 232,901 miles on 13 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2026: 232,901 miles, lower than 232,902 miles on 6 May 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
232,902 miles · 6 May 2026
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,901 miles
  • 2025 – 232,188 miles
  • 2024 – 231,928 miles
  • 2023 – 231,648 miles
  • 2022 – 230,852 miles
  • 2021 – 229,970 miles
  • 2020 – 229,283 miles
  • 2019 – 228,506 miles
  • 2018 – 228,227 miles
  • 2017 – 224,883 miles
  • 2016 – 218,905 miles
  • 2015 – 211,834 miles
  • 2014 – 203,762 miles
  • 2013 – 194,157 miles
  • 2012 – 186,588 miles
  • 2010 – 173,994 miles
  • 2009 – 162,264 miles
  • 2008 – 151,458 miles
  • 2007 – 139,937 miles
  • 2006 – 109,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,901 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and off side rears need changing when pads worn out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass232,901 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    232,901 miles
    Test number
    446529971380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail232,902 miles (+714)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,902 miles
    Test number
    659275826037
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass232,188 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    232,188 miles
    Test number
    191890555256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass231,928 miles (+280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    231,928 miles
    Test number
    560294317935
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt needs adjusting

  5. Pass231,648 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    231,648 miles
    Test number
    709949680617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass230,852 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    230,852 miles
    Test number
    730383691039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass229,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    229,970 miles
    Test number
    713493878280
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and off side rears need changing when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail229,970 miles (+687)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,970 miles
    Test number
    891579278404
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre part corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and off side rears need changing when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass229,283 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    229,283 miles
    Test number
    432972247206
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass228,506 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    228,506 miles
    Test number
    206615303309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass228,227 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    228,227 miles
    Test number
    295796570671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass224,883 miles (+5,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    224,883 miles
    Test number
    223884441510
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit off side front (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass218,905 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    218,905 miles
    Test number
    225969647042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail211,834 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,834 miles
    Test number
    298686725069
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass211,834 miles (+8,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    211,834 miles
    Test number
    696376525025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass203,762 miles (+9,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    203,762 miles
    Test number
    165608204066
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass194,157 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    194,157 miles
    Test number
    605015913004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail194,090 miles (+7,502)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,090 miles
    Test number
    497048903095
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass186,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    186,588 miles
    Test number
    959552212040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  20. Fail186,588 miles (+12,594)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,588 miles
    Test number
    778740612022
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  21. Pass173,994 miles (+11,730)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    173,994 miles
    Test number
    493964460494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass162,264 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    162,264 miles
    Test number
    894005000073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front steering inner joint play

  23. Fail162,264 miles (+10,806)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,264 miles
    Test number
    583374969367
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front steering inner joint play

  24. Pass151,458 miles (+11,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    324144868394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass139,937 miles (+15,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    139,937 miles
    Test number
    203431167311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass124,905 miles (+15,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    100140457077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass109,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    693947926041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 LGC

Does S790 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 LGC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 LGC?
The MOT on S790 LGC is valid until 12 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 LGC done?
S790 LGC was recorded at 232,901 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has S790 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 LGC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S790 LGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S790 LGC find?
S790 LGC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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