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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S793 RKWMOT history

S793 RKW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 221,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S793 RKW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
221,884 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S793 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S793 RKW was last recorded at 221,884 miles on 25 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2026: 221,884 miles, lower than 323,201 miles on 16 Mar 2022.

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
323,201 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Average per year
7,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,884 miles
  • 2022 – 323,201 miles
  • 2021 – 321,860 miles
  • 2020 – 321,174 miles
  • 2019 – 316,841 miles
  • 2018 – 312,304 miles
  • 2017 – 308,742 miles
  • 2016 – 303,958 miles
  • 2015 – 141,827 miles
  • 2014 – 138,430 miles
  • 2013 – 133,430 miles
  • 2012 – 128,091 miles
  • 2011 – 121,918 miles
  • 2010 – 111,137 miles
  • 2009 – 99,528 miles
  • 2008 – 88,842 miles
  • 2007 – 77,359 miles
  • 2006 – 69,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail221,884 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides streaky (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at suspension anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding binding on (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at suspension anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear brake disc covers corroded
  • AdvisoryGears very stiff to operate
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail221,884 miles2 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,884 miles
    Test number
    875077010803
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides streaky (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at suspension anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding binding on (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at suspension anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake disc covers corroded
    • AdvisoryGears very stiff to operate
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  2. FailMileage not read6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    541364027150
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner drive shaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative speedo not working (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMileometer not working

  3. Pass323,201 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    323,201 miles
    Test number
    635306350207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail323,188 miles (+1,328)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,188 miles
    Test number
    759204015197
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged front cable snapped, rear cables in very poor condition (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass321,860 miles (+686)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    321,860 miles
    Test number
    720426010293
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass321,174 miles (+4,333)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    321,174 miles
    Test number
    912962967359
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass316,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    316,841 miles
    Test number
    615310126858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail316,841 miles (+4,537)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,841 miles
    Test number
    847284360181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass312,304 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    312,304 miles
    Test number
    740481223836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail312,299 miles (+3,557)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,299 miles
    Test number
    539210617349
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass308,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    308,742 miles
    Test number
    484515356157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail308,742 miles (+4,784)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,742 miles
    Test number
    764082568060
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake uneven at front

  13. Pass303,958 miles (+162,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    303,958 miles
    Test number
    140992585821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  14. Pass141,827 miles (+14)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    249180245023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail141,813 miles (+3,383)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,813 miles
    Test number
    526984835095
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass138,430 miles (+5,000)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    138,430 miles
    Test number
    449629224097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth handbrake cables corroded

  17. Pass133,430 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    133,430 miles
    Test number
    605535033040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre handbrake cable corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

  18. Fail133,430 miles (+5,339)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,430 miles
    Test number
    939075633098
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre handbrake cable corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

  19. Pass128,091 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    876258732084
    • NoteHandbrake cable rusty
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre outer side wall cracking

  20. Fail128,091 miles (+6,173)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    497177532074
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake cable rusty
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre outer side wall cracking

  21. Pass121,918 miles (+10,781)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    826076321061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack arms

  22. Pass111,137 miles (+11,609)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    111,137 miles
    Test number
    331776030093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,528 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,528 miles
    Test number
    954041449046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,525 miles (+10,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    943310849096
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass88,842 miles (+11,483)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    88,842 miles
    Test number
    301958438032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,359 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    151508237077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,972 miles
    Test number
    710640546067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S793 RKW

Does S793 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S793 RKW expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S793 RKW?
The MOT on S793 RKW expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S793 RKW done?
S793 RKW was recorded at 221,884 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 7,457 miles a year.
Has S793 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S793 RKW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S793 RKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S793 RKW find?
S793 RKW failed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted; rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides streaky, and 11 more.

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