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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S796 WHJMOT history

S796 WHJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S796 WHJ silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,533 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 WHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 WHJ was last recorded at 131,533 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,511 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,533 miles
  • 2025 – 127,515 miles
  • 2024 – 124,564 miles
  • 2023 – 120,620 miles
  • 2022 – 117,375 miles
  • 2021 – 114,062 miles
  • 2020 – 110,673 miles
  • 2019 – 107,105 miles
  • 2018 – 105,825 miles
  • 2017 – 104,260 miles
  • 2016 – 102,341 miles
  • 2015 – 98,962 miles
  • 2014 – 94,651 miles
  • 2013 – 90,527 miles
  • 2012 – 87,245 miles
  • 2011 – 83,096 miles
  • 2010 – 78,824 miles
  • 2009 – 74,231 miles
  • 2008 – 70,199 miles
  • 2007 – 64,807 miles
  • 2006 – 59,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear service brake effort lowRecorded 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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,533 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    491873490872
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low

  2. Fail131,511 miles (+3,996)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,511 miles
    Test number
    237540512386
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low

  3. Pass127,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,515 miles
    Test number
    569666085292
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,515 miles (+2,951)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,515 miles
    Test number
    543608794842
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,564 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,564 miles
    Test number
    515046139495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,620 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    448256670945
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail120,615 miles (+3,240)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,615 miles
    Test number
    135271926080
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass117,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,375 miles
    Test number
    488533761847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,375 miles (+3,313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,375 miles
    Test number
    755614645276
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass114,062 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,062 miles
    Test number
    553404298095
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass110,673 miles (+3,568)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,673 miles
    Test number
    430087020985
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass107,105 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    541583342232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,825 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,825 miles
    Test number
    849853262575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,260 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    425626408689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,341 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,341 miles
    Test number
    157514991161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,962 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    188078125022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,651 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,651 miles
    Test number
    285657724077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,527 miles (+3,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    248539923038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,245 miles (+4,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    217563622097
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass83,096 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,096 miles
    Test number
    236596221053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,824 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    760265320014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,231 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    794029629002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,199 miles (+5,392)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    212325528000
    • NoteEngine slightly smokey at idle not to x/s.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perrished not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end links not to x/s at time of test.

  24. Pass64,807 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,807 miles
    Test number
    194696127472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    173381526075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 WHJ

Does S796 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 WHJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 WHJ?
The MOT on S796 WHJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 WHJ done?
S796 WHJ was recorded at 131,533 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,502 miles a year.
Has S796 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 WHJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S796 WHJ 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 WHJ find?
S796 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear service brake effort low.

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