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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S796 NFJMOT history

S796 NFJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

S796 NFJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
191,092 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 NFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 NFJ was last recorded at 191,092 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,009 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
7,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,092 miles
  • 2025 – 189,545 miles
  • 2023 – 189,066 miles
  • 2022 – 188,289 miles
  • 2021 – 187,219 miles
  • 2020 – 185,289 miles
  • 2019 – 179,425 miles
  • 2018 – 172,100 miles
  • 2017 – 171,775 miles
  • 2016 – 165,482 miles
  • 2015 – 156,770 miles
  • 2014 – 147,438 miles
  • 2013 – 136,292 miles
  • 2012 – 126,937 miles
  • 2010 – 107,252 miles
  • 2009 – 97,435 miles
  • 2008 – 83,156 miles
  • 2007 – 67,146 miles
  • 2006 – 46,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,092 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Handbrake cable slightly frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front head light lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,092 miles (+83)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    191,092 miles
    Test number
    867814192091
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail191,009 miles (+1,464)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,009 miles
    Test number
    516874522714
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass189,545 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    189,545 miles
    Test number
    811924870596
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,066 miles (+777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    189,066 miles
    Test number
    451950992671
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe end broken

  5. Pass188,289 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    188,289 miles
    Test number
    544777139133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryRear bumper backing bar corroded n/s /r

  6. Pass187,219 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,219 miles
    Test number
    208359038972
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable slightly frayed

  7. Fail187,211 miles (+1,922)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,211 miles
    Test number
    633328077551
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable slightly frayed

  8. Pass185,289 miles (+5,864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    185,289 miles
    Test number
    178440851219
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass179,425 miles (+7,325)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,425 miles
    Test number
    862397695779
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass172,100 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    172,100 miles
    Test number
    461335055349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,775 miles (+6,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    171,775 miles
    Test number
    988391438171
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Head lamp has a slight ingress of water but does produce a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp glass cracked

  12. Pass165,482 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    165,482 miles
    Test number
    534298200649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens cracked

  13. Fail165,479 miles (+8,709)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,479 miles
    Test number
    804815082185
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens cracked

  14. Pass156,770 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,770 miles
    Test number
    918565675165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWater in nearside headlight

  15. Fail156,768 miles (+9,330)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,768 miles
    Test number
    776704175125
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWater in nearside headlight

  16. Pass147,438 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,438 miles
    Test number
    877268814162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail147,435 miles (+11,143)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,435 miles
    Test number
    298683614146
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass136,292 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    136,292 miles
    Test number
    905597933002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail136,290 miles (+9,353)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,290 miles
    Test number
    787425733026
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass126,937 miles (+1)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,937 miles
    Test number
    116432832073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to outet side wall

  21. Fail126,936 miles (+194)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    429641432094
    • 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to outet side wall

  22. Fail126,742 miles (+19,490)12 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,742 miles
    Test number
    878037822021
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust heat shield insecure( rattling)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

  23. Pass107,252 miles (+9,817)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    223332600285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside headlamp not very secure

  24. Pass97,435 miles (+14,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,435 miles
    Test number
    384503609228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass83,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    720008258194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,156 miles (+16,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    961524658141
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass67,146 miles (+20,805)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    214303157457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,341 miles
    Test number
    234643256410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 NFJ

Does S796 NFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 NFJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 NFJ?
The MOT on S796 NFJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 NFJ done?
S796 NFJ was recorded at 191,092 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,170 miles a year.
Has S796 NFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 NFJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S796 NFJ 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 NFJ find?
S796 NFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.

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