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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S798 RKWMOT history

S798 RKW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S798 RKW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,284 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 RKW
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
12 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 RKW was last recorded at 133,284 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,939 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,284 miles
  • 2025 – 131,939 miles
  • 2024 – 131,583 miles
  • 2023 – 130,049 miles
  • 2022 – 125,718 miles
  • 2021 – 122,388 miles
  • 2020 – 120,965 miles
  • 2019 – 118,004 miles
  • 2018 – 116,288 miles
  • 2017 – 111,299 miles
  • 2016 – 104,855 miles
  • 2015 – 95,293 miles
  • 2014 – 90,212 miles
  • 2013 – 84,799 miles
  • 2012 – 80,210 miles
  • 2011 – 75,196 miles
  • 2010 – 69,671 miles
  • 2009 – 64,207 miles
  • 2008 – 59,634 miles
  • 2007 – 54,747 miles
  • 2006 – 50,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,284 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,284 miles (+1,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,284 miles
    Test number
    973505392878
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass131,939 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,939 miles
    Test number
    755318264027
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail131,926 miles (+343)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,926 miles
    Test number
    909268632083
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch to rear of front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch to rear of front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass131,583 miles (+1,534)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,583 miles
    Test number
    634254405526
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,049 miles (+4,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,049 miles
    Test number
    382145164415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront outer sill slightly corroded, both N/S&O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,718 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,718 miles
    Test number
    700270491350
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight sign of corrosion outside sill

  7. Fail125,718 miles (+3,330)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,718 miles
    Test number
    894407561848
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight sign of corrosion outside sill

  8. Pass122,388 miles (+1,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,388 miles
    Test number
    601729199868
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both FRONT& REAR (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOutside bottom sill has slight sign of corrosion

  9. Pass120,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,965 miles
    Test number
    234571962881
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor signs of corrosion outside the sill

  10. Fail120,965 miles (+2,961)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,965 miles
    Test number
    925600633088
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor signs of corrosion outside the sill

  11. Pass118,004 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    454583058145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,288 miles
    Test number
    851128536049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  13. Fail116,288 miles (+4,989)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,288 miles
    Test number
    559136804416
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  14. Pass111,299 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    506578088137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail111,299 miles (+6,444)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    335671569144
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass104,855 miles (+9,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,855 miles
    Test number
    105031101538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail95,293 miles4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,293 miles
    Test number
    718023365090
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front step (under wheelarch) corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish (195/70x15)

  18. Pass95,293 miles (+5,081)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,293 miles
    Test number
    799103865017
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front step (under wheelarch) corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish (195/70x15)

  19. Pass90,212 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,212 miles
    Test number
    907548654093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail90,201 miles (+5,402)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,201 miles
    Test number
    829106654089
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass84,799 miles (+4,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,799 miles
    Test number
    168305663060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass80,210 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    795727932104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail80,197 miles (+5,001)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,197 miles
    Test number
    177176622180
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass75,196 miles (+5,525)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    347838781094
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEVEL IS OVER FULL.
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR AND PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BUSHES AT BOTH SIDES.

  25. Pass69,671 miles (+5,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    561372010124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass64,207 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    940169029046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,634 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    994214648036
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  28. Fail59,631 miles (+4,884)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,631 miles
    Test number
    484543048077
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  29. Pass54,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,747 miles
    Test number
    294075447053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,747 miles (+4,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,747 miles
    Test number
    252415847002
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  31. Pass50,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    172836946002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S798 RKW

Does S798 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S798 RKW is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S798 RKW?
The MOT on S798 RKW is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S798 RKW done?
S798 RKW was recorded at 133,284 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has S798 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 RKW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S798 RKW 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 S798 RKW find?
S798 RKW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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