Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S794 MGAMOT history
S794 MGA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 125,957 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S794 MGA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 12 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S794 MGA was last recorded at 125,957 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Sept 2019: 117,689 miles, lower than 166,787 miles on 5 Oct 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,251 miles · 20 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 125,957 miles
- 2021 – 125,251 miles
- 2020 – 120,921 miles
- 2019 – 117,689 miles
- 2018 – 166,787 miles
- 2017 – 160,866 miles
- 2016 – 158,766 miles
- 2015 – 158,051 miles
- 2014 – 156,589 miles
- 2013 – 154,319 miles
- 2012 – 153,345 miles
- 2011 – 149,965 miles
- 2009 – 147,857 miles
- 2008 – 144,686 miles
- 2007 – 138,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,957 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other steel brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front nearside and offside track rods (rack end) slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front windscreen chipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,957 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 125,957 miles
- Test number
- 774176680545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail125,957 miles (+706)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,957 miles
- Test number
- 322761291744
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass125,251 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 125,251 miles
- Test number
- 112251042851
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has general age related corrosion underneath
Fail125,249 miles (+4,328)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,249 miles
- Test number
- 406845939196
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has general age related corrosion underneath
Pass120,921 miles (+3,232)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 120,921 miles
- Test number
- 939422816268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,689 miles (-49,098)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,689 miles
- Test number
- 812837035315
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached support behind bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake sensing valve damp/soiled
- AdvisoryMileage lower due to replacement dashboard pod fitted
Pass166,787 miles (+3)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 166,787 miles
- Test number
- 757269348641
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed catch return spring broken - manual reset - STRONG ADVICE (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront nearside and offside track rods (rack end) slight play
- AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
- AdvisoryNearside front and rear outer sill holed and corroded
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBrake servo outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension arms / rear brake pipes to hoses / rear axle beam - corroded
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills filler repair - unable to ascertain condition
- AdvisoryPower-steering stiff in operation
- AdvisoryTemperature gauge inoperative
Fail166,784 miles (+5,918)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,784 miles
- Test number
- 858376827592
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorFront Fuel hose leaking injector leak off hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed catch return spring broken - manual reset - STRONG ADVICE (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront nearside and offside track rods (rack end) slight play
- AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
- AdvisoryNearside front and rear outer sill holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBrake servo outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension arms / rear brake pipes to hoses / rear axle beam - corroded
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills filler repair - unable to ascertain condition
- AdvisoryTemperature gauge inoperative
Pass160,866 miles (+2,100)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 160,866 miles
- Test number
- 221194596153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,766 miles (+715)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 158,766 miles
- Test number
- 183062072344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,051 miles (+1,462)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 158,051 miles
- Test number
- 922218066295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,589 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 156,589 miles
- Test number
- 358169154457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,319 miles (+974)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 154,319 miles
- Test number
- 658253673016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,345 miles (+3,380)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 153,345 miles
- Test number
- 319190172078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 149,965 miles
- Test number
- 968495731066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,965 miles (+2,108)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,965 miles
- Test number
- 715605131085
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass147,857 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 147,857 miles
- Test number
- 622693259288
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteO/s track rod end dust boot split
- NoteSlight play detected in both tie rods
Fail147,857 miles (+3,171)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,857 miles
- Test number
- 951723459232
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteO/s track rod end dust boot split
- NoteSlight play detected in both tie rods
Pass144,686 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 144,686 miles
- Test number
- 684649448218
- NoteO/s rear tyre perished
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack tie rods
Fail144,686 miles (+6,522)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,686 miles
- Test number
- 824038048294
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteO/s rear tyre perished
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack tie rods
Pass138,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 138,164 miles
- Test number
- 180341357477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S794 MGA
- Does S794 MGA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S794 MGA expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S794 MGA?
- The MOT on S794 MGA expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S794 MGA done?
- S794 MGA was recorded at 125,957 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022.
- Has S794 MGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S794 MGA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on S794 MGA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S794 MGA find?
- S794 MGA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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