
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S797 LRUMOT history
S797 LRU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 225,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 225,985 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S797 LRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S797 LRU was last recorded at 225,985 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Oct 2009: 113,973 miles, lower than 119,530 miles on 6 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 225,970 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 6,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 225,985 miles
- 2025 – 218,045 miles
- 2024 – 211,630 miles
- 2023 – 200,422 miles
- 2022 – 200,246 miles
- 2021 – 193,333 miles
- 2019 – 190,715 miles
- 2018 – 187,202 miles
- 2017 – 184,439 miles
- 2016 – 184,418 miles
- 2015 – 178,069 miles
- 2014 – 170,988 miles
- 2013 – 158,937 miles
- 2012 – 148,387 miles
- 2011 – 135,101 miles
- 2010 – 120,891 miles
- 2009 – 113,973 miles
- 2008 – 119,530 miles
- 2007 – 106,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just made requirementsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory13 MOTs, 2010–2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,985 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 225,985 miles
- Test number
- 579085102502
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just made requirements
Fail225,970 miles (+7,925)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,970 miles
- Test number
- 997635235717
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just made requirements
Pass218,045 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 218,045 miles
- Test number
- 520039651056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
Fail218,036 miles (+6,406)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,036 miles
- Test number
- 429402175301
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
Pass211,630 miles (+57)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 211,630 miles
- Test number
- 141987482578
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail211,573 miles (+11,151)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,573 miles
- Test number
- 172191544314
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,422 miles (+62)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 200,422 miles
- Test number
- 246172625452
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail200,360 miles (+114)14 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,360 miles
- Test number
- 268877031817
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dip/main (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail200,246 miles (+6,913)14 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,246 miles
- Test number
- 532934821986
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass193,333 miles (+2,618)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 193,333 miles
- Test number
- 135998807941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass190,715 miles (+3,513)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 190,715 miles
- Test number
- 399444553561
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass187,202 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 187,202 miles
- Test number
- 919035179233
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail187,182 miles (+2,743)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,182 miles
- Test number
- 297848589996
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level on minimum
Pass184,439 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 184,439 miles
- Test number
- 764992682429
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail184,418 miles (+6,349)1 dangerous8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,418 miles
- Test number
- 778817489096
- DangerousNearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront 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 inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass178,069 miles (+159)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 178,069 miles
- Test number
- 238555270720
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine smokes but not excessive
- AdvisoryMajor oil leak
Fail177,910 miles (+6,922)8 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,910 miles
- Test number
- 185487438978
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park brake lever not returning (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMajor oil leak
Pass170,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 170,988 miles
- Test number
- 659768364266
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail170,988 miles (+12,051)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,988 miles
- Test number
- 699386564255
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass158,937 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 158,937 miles
- Test number
- 135476773216
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWipers starting to smear screen
Fail158,937 miles (+10,550)5 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,937 miles
- Test number
- 359504973247
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWipers starting to smear screen
Pass148,387 miles (+55)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 148,387 miles
- Test number
- 619833982205
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail148,332 miles (+13,231)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,332 miles
- Test number
- 309297072221
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,101 miles (+8)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 135,101 miles
- Test number
- 728602871267
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise steering wheel fouling the plastic column shroud
Fail135,093 miles (+14,202)3 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,093 miles
- Test number
- 848230471245
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise steering wheel fouling the plastic column shroud
Pass120,891 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 120,891 miles
- Test number
- 323378270225
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail120,891 miles (+6,918)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,891 miles
- Test number
- 182838470225
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass113,973 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 113,973 miles
- Test number
- 424096679265
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail113,973 miles (-5,557)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,973 miles
- Test number
- 921675879224
- DangerousSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass119,530 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 119,530 miles
- Test number
- 973910988215
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass115,351 miles (+9,286)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 115,351 miles
- Test number
- 881505808092
- NoteSlight exhaust blow
Fail106,065 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,065 miles
- Test number
- 191492807487
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass106,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 106,065 miles
- Test number
- 943322807039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S797 LRU
- Does S797 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S797 LRU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S797 LRU?
- The MOT on S797 LRU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S797 LRU done?
- S797 LRU was recorded at 225,985 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,262 miles a year.
- Has S797 LRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S797 LRU has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S797 LRU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S797 LRU find?
- S797 LRU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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