
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S796 PFLMOT history
S796 PFL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 210,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 210,253 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S796 PFL
- 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
- 13 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S796 PFL was last recorded at 210,253 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 208,360 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,893 miles
- Average per year
- 4,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 210,253 miles
- 2024 – 208,360 miles
- 2023 – 208,005 miles
- 2022 – 206,430 miles
- 2021 – 204,993 miles
- 2020 – 202,546 miles
- 2019 – 197,797 miles
- 2018 – 195,751 miles
- 2017 – 191,809 miles
- 2016 – 190,594 miles
- 2015 – 182,878 miles
- 2014 – 175,244 miles
- 2013 – 166,243 miles
- 2012 – 159,629 miles
- 2011 – 155,249 miles
- 2010 – 149,479 miles
- 2009 – 142,292 miles
- 2008 – 130,248 miles
- 2007 – 121,563 miles
- 2005 – 114,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension
- AdvisoryDifficult to get into gear
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to vehicle
- AdvisoryHeavy underseal applied to vehicle
- AdvisoryN/S/F lower arm rear bush bolt eccentric/adjustment washer missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + signs of heat (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
32 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,253 miles (+1,893)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 210,253 miles
- Test number
- 336077160676
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension
- AdvisoryDifficult to get into gear
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to vehicle
- AdvisoryHeavy underseal applied to vehicle
- AdvisoryN/S/F lower arm rear bush bolt eccentric/adjustment washer missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + signs of heat (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass208,360 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 208,360 miles
- Test number
- 866894436570
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail208,358 miles (+353)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,358 miles
- Test number
- 702101427321
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass208,005 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 208,005 miles
- Test number
- 644757683028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail208,005 miles (+1,575)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,005 miles
- Test number
- 747593904091
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch to floor n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass206,430 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 206,430 miles
- Test number
- 689541973059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail206,430 miles (+1,437)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,430 miles
- Test number
- 335755238643
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass204,993 miles (+1)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 204,993 miles
- Test number
- 340008109221
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel becoming excessive
- AdvisoryDrivers front brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers rear brake backing plate missing
- AdvisoryJacking points becoming corroded
- AdvisorySteering becoming worn
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted but seated ok
Fail204,992 miles (+2,446)11 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,992 miles
- Test number
- 538400004008
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, underside sill and under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, underside sill and under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDrivers front brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers rear backing plate missing
- AdvisoryFront jacking points becoming corroded
- AdvisoryRear floors and spring mounts becoming corroded
- AdvisorySteering rack becoming worn
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted but seated ok
Pass202,546 miles (+4,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 202,546 miles
- Test number
- 675536737696
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass197,797 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 197,797 miles
- Test number
- 639535047277
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail197,789 miles (+2,038)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,789 miles
- Test number
- 697339290178
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,751 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 195,751 miles
- Test number
- 765792272959
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCorroded under side
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail195,747 miles (+3,938)18 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,747 miles
- Test number
- 493445775798
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member in front wheel (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts missing (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member behind bumper (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear cross member behind bumper corroded
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded
Pass191,809 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 191,809 miles
- Test number
- 299793900488
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail191,809 miles (+1,215)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,809 miles
- Test number
- 935963098068
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass190,594 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 190,594 miles
- Test number
- 586896459903
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack knuckles
Fail190,593 miles (+7,715)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,593 miles
- Test number
- 905504191446
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack knuckles
Pass182,878 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 182,878 miles
- Test number
- 649375275084
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r wheel arch corroded
- NoteRear cross member corroded & holed
- NoteUnder body rusty all areas
- NoteWooden floor fitted at rear
Fail182,878 miles (+7,634)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,878 miles
- Test number
- 378705375098
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r wheel arch corroded
- NoteRear cross member corroded & holed
- NoteUnder body rusty all areas
- NoteWooden floor fitted at rear
Pass175,244 miles (+9,001)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 175,244 miles
- Test number
- 445437074046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass166,243 miles (+6,614)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 166,243 miles
- Test number
- 188889433451
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass159,629 miles (+4,380)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 159,629 miles
- Test number
- 749209662089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDamage to o/s/r quarter panel
- NoteN/s/r & o/s/r brake disc's rusty on edges
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder body rusty all areas
Pass155,249 miles (+394)7 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 155,249 miles
- Test number
- 199037571080
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted (x2) not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s/f inner drive boot split
- NoteO/s/r light lens damaged
- NoteSlight play on n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack knuckle's
- NoteUnder body rusty all area's
- NoteWooden floor fitted at rear
Fail154,855 miles (+5,376)5 failures1 repaired7 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,855 miles
- Test number
- 208744571046
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted (x2) not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s/f inner drive boot split
- NoteO/s/r light lens damaged
- NoteSlight play on n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack knuckle's
- NoteUnder body rusty all area's
- NoteWooden floor fitted at rear
Pass149,479 miles (+6)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 149,479 miles
- Test number
- 564878970022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail149,473 miles (+7,181)8 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,473 miles
- Test number
- 483866970070
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass142,292 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 142,292 miles
- Test number
- 190103879071
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteRear floors becoming corroded
Fail142,272 miles (+12,024)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,272 miles
- Test number
- 161741579472
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteRear floors becoming corroded
Pass130,248 miles (+8,685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 130,248 miles
- Test number
- 974178458034
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass121,563 miles (+7,010)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 121,563 miles
- Test number
- 120462707476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 114,553 miles
- Test number
- 701786355398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S796 PFL
- Does S796 PFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 PFL is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S796 PFL?
- The MOT on S796 PFL is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S796 PFL done?
- S796 PFL was recorded at 210,253 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,792 miles a year.
- Has S796 PFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S796 PFL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S796 PFL 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 PFL find?
- S796 PFL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 18 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; corrosion to all suspension; difficult to get into gear, and 15 more.
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