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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S79 JSSMOT history

S79 JSS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 204,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

S79 JSS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
204,801 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 JSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S79 JSS was last recorded at 204,801 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 2,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,202 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,599 miles
Average per year
4,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,801 miles
  • 2024 – 202,202 miles
  • 2023 – 200,414 miles
  • 2022 – 196,813 miles
  • 2021 – 193,392 miles
  • 2020 – 190,905 miles
  • 2019 – 186,851 miles
  • 2017 – 182,786 miles
  • 2016 – 178,027 miles
  • 2015 – 172,422 miles
  • 2014 – 165,748 miles
  • 2013 – 159,679 miles
  • 2012 – 155,641 miles
  • 2011 – 152,466 miles
  • 2010 – 149,381 miles
  • 2009 – 147,023 miles
  • 2008 – 135,794 miles
  • 2007 – 126,670 miles
  • 2006 – 116,867 miles
  • 2005 – 108,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,801 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated rear trailing arm at front (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,801 miles (+2,599)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,801 miles
    Test number
    656319772549
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated rear trailing arm at front (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,202 miles (+1,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    202,202 miles
    Test number
    940266237065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/Outer Edge- Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass200,414 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    200,414 miles
    Test number
    878175519902
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail200,401 miles (+3,588)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,401 miles
    Test number
    679255578101
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Developing Underside
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides- Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass196,813 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    196,813 miles
    Test number
    491790686202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,392 miles (+2,487)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    193,392 miles
    Test number
    804196539502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,905 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,905 miles
    Test number
    142486123504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,851 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    186,851 miles
    Test number
    725025056514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,786 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    182,786 miles
    Test number
    708958046623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail182,772 miles (+4,745)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,772 miles
    Test number
    725145220655
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass178,027 miles (+5,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,027 miles
    Test number
    751467840071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill is soft
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass172,422 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    172,422 miles
    Test number
    952354653703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,748 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    165,748 miles
    Test number
    136262604358
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass159,679 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    159,679 miles
    Test number
    417379103478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,641 miles (+3,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    155,641 miles
    Test number
    427343612350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass152,466 miles (+3,085)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    152,466 miles
    Test number
    687754111303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  17. Pass149,381 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    149,381 miles
    Test number
    180203310390
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs part corroded
    • NoteRear tyres excessive cracking between tread(no cords exposed)

  18. Fail149,381 miles (+2,358)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,381 miles
    Test number
    641313110390
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs part corroded
    • NoteRear tyres excessive cracking between tread(no cords exposed)

  19. Pass147,023 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    147,023 miles
    Test number
    572690929380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,009 miles (+61)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,009 miles
    Test number
    470217319381
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  21. Fail146,948 miles (+11,154)11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,948 miles
    Test number
    700883139214
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOverall footbrake performance near limit 58%

  22. Pass135,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    135,794 miles
    Test number
    921471328209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail135,792 miles (+9,122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,792 miles
    Test number
    354281328208
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass126,670 miles (+9,803)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    126,670 miles
    Test number
    233249327238
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass116,867 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    361603926424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail116,864 miles (+8,427)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,864 miles
    Test number
    164092126256
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass108,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    981119325245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,437 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    542749025217
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront and rear pads wearing thin also hand and foot brake jusr passes advice investigation

Questions about S79 JSS

Does S79 JSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 JSS expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 JSS?
The MOT on S79 JSS expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 JSS done?
S79 JSS was recorded at 204,801 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
Has S79 JSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 JSS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S79 JSS 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 S79 JSS find?
S79 JSS failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 11 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; nearside front inner floor excessively deteriorated inner sill under step; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod, and 9 more.

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