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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S796 KAMMOT history

S796 KAM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

S796 KAM grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
187,442 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 KAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 KAM was last recorded at 187,442 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,430 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,442 miles
  • 2021 – 179,022 miles
  • 2020 – 172,304 miles
  • 2019 – 169,342 miles
  • 2018 – 167,251 miles
  • 2017 – 162,480 miles
  • 2016 – 156,000 miles
  • 2015 – 150,694 miles
  • 2014 – 144,364 miles
  • 2013 – 134,947 miles
  • 2012 – 126,956 miles
  • 2011 – 118,283 miles
  • 2010 – 108,589 miles
  • 2009 – 105,368 miles
  • 2008 – 99,345 miles
  • 2007 – 90,008 miles
  • 2006 – 81,192 miles
  • 2005 – 74,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,442 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,442 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,442 miles
    Test number
    596997281024
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail187,430 miles (+8,408)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,430 miles
    Test number
    707263792294
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass179,022 miles (+6,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,022 miles
    Test number
    416886634248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass172,304 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,304 miles
    Test number
    802082256951
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Fail172,300 miles (+2,958)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,300 miles
    Test number
    462172758363
    • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill adjacent to nearside front fuel tank strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill adjacent to nearside rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to inspect nearside upper sidesill (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass169,342 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,342 miles
    Test number
    350869327201
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre incorrect size

  7. Fail169,342 miles (+2,091)1 dangerous3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,342 miles
    Test number
    721450039483
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre incorrect size

  8. Pass167,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    167,251 miles
    Test number
    434454527699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail167,251 miles (+4,771)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,251 miles
    Test number
    149381695057
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass162,480 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,480 miles
    Test number
    136819855330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer lower centre side sill heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail162,478 miles (+6,478)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,478 miles
    Test number
    689192980866
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer lower centre side sill heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass156,000 miles (+5,306)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    589128664133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass150,694 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,694 miles
    Test number
    789837025102
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteMiddle section exhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a small tear in outer sidewall less than 25mm in length but not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

  14. Fail150,694 miles (+6,330)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,694 miles
    Test number
    658586525187
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteMiddle section exhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a small tear in outer sidewall less than 25mm in length but not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

  15. Pass144,364 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    144,364 miles
    Test number
    127918924191
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteMiddle section exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

  16. Fail144,364 miles (+9,417)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,364 miles
    Test number
    556737224186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteMiddle section exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

  17. Pass134,947 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    134,947 miles
    Test number
    366900633138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,956 miles (+8,673)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,956 miles
    Test number
    976253952112
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass118,283 miles (+12)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,283 miles
    Test number
    637267851122
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play at its fixings
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly worn

  20. Fail118,271 miles (+9,682)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,271 miles
    Test number
    329974051136
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play at its fixings
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly worn

  21. Pass108,589 miles (+3,221)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,589 miles
    Test number
    912863250127
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside and offside front steering arms have slight play at its fixings

  22. Pass105,368 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    372371559242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail105,304 miles (+5,959)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    871696249244
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass99,345 miles (+9,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,345 miles
    Test number
    460486948230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass90,008 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,008 miles
    Test number
    224420637200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,192 miles (+6,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    493853536235
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass74,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    522307505289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 KAM

Does S796 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S796 KAM expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S796 KAM?
The MOT on S796 KAM expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S796 KAM done?
S796 KAM was recorded at 187,442 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
Has S796 KAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 KAM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S796 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 S796 KAM find?
S796 KAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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