Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
S797 KAMMOT history
S797 KAM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 266,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 266,191 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S797 KAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S797 KAM was last recorded at 266,191 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 80,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,434 miles · 23 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 80,757 miles
- Average per year
- 9,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 266,191 miles
- 2025 – 185,434 miles
- 2024 – 183,859 miles
- 2017 – 183,500 miles
- 2016 – 177,086 miles
- 2015 – 168,377 miles
- 2014 – 159,433 miles
- 2013 – 150,572 miles
- 2012 – 142,026 miles
- 2011 – 135,449 miles
- 2010 – 128,537 miles
- 2009 – 117,555 miles
- 2008 – 104,613 miles
- 2007 – 90,831 miles
- 2006 – 80,927 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass266,191 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCustomer advised mileage was high due to temporary dash board fitted while original being repaired
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass266,191 miles (+80,757)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 266,191 miles
- Test number
- 148848056040
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCustomer advised mileage was high due to temporary dash board fitted while original being repaired
Pass185,434 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 185,434 miles
- Test number
- 730624089117
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail185,434 miles (+1,575)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,434 miles
- Test number
- 168037328367
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass183,859 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 183,859 miles
- Test number
- 371033973501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,845 miles (+345)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,845 miles
- Test number
- 362829758435
- MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass183,500 miles (+6,414)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 183,500 miles
- Test number
- 458865789462
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage (both) (4.1.E.1)
Pass177,086 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 177,086 miles
- Test number
- 354252803567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sidewall worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sidewall worn
Fail177,086 miles (+8,709)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,086 miles
- Test number
- 757374902006
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sidewall worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sidewall worn
Pass168,377 miles (+8,944)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 168,377 miles
- Test number
- 269532471221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 159,433 miles
- Test number
- 408455314413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,433 miles (+8,861)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,433 miles
- Test number
- 817585214331
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass150,572 miles (+8,546)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 150,572 miles
- Test number
- 286589303310
- NoteIt would appear the nearside rear parking brake requires adjustment or repair
Pass142,026 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 142,026 miles
- Test number
- 479465302332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall worn
Fail142,026 miles (+6,577)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,026 miles
- Test number
- 669605102322
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall worn
Pass135,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 135,449 miles
- Test number
- 957404111338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,449 miles (+6,912)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,449 miles
- Test number
- 598674711372
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass128,537 miles (+10,982)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 128,537 miles
- Test number
- 511706410364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,555 miles (+12,942)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 117,555 miles
- Test number
- 844359009323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,613 miles (+13,782)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 104,613 miles
- Test number
- 861011318302
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOffside rear fog light taped up
Pass90,831 miles (+9,904)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 90,831 miles
- Test number
- 760945407390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,927 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 80,927 miles
- Test number
- 721893516349
- NoteAll four tyre side walls starting to crack †front brake discs slightly worn
Questions about S797 KAM
- Does S797 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S797 KAM is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S797 KAM?
- The MOT on S797 KAM is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S797 KAM done?
- S797 KAM was recorded at 266,191 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,357 miles a year.
- Has S797 KAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S797 KAM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S797 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 S797 KAM find?
- S797 KAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; customer advised mileage was high due to temporary dash board fitted while original being repaired.
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