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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S79 NRBMOT history

S79 NRB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 266,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

S79 NRB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
266,185 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 NRB
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
11 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 NRB was last recorded at 266,185 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,163 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 266,185 miles
  • 2024 – 248,805 miles
  • 2023 – 229,456 miles
  • 2022 – 223,146 miles
  • 2021 – 211,405 miles
  • 2020 – 201,565 miles
  • 2019 – 192,914 miles
  • 2018 – 185,472 miles
  • 2017 – 182,279 miles
  • 2016 – 181,314 miles
  • 2015 – 176,527 miles
  • 2014 – 171,675 miles
  • 2013 – 166,673 miles
  • 2012 – 161,022 miles
  • 2011 – 155,924 miles
  • 2010 – 152,950 miles
  • 2009 – 151,010 miles
  • 2008 – 147,622 miles
  • 2007 – 147,255 miles
  • 2006 – 135,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,185 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,185 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    266,185 miles
    Test number
    683770206605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail266,163 miles (+17,358)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,163 miles
    Test number
    957843278223
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass248,805 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    248,805 miles
    Test number
    933578565302
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail248,804 miles (+19,348)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,804 miles
    Test number
    874222275502
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass229,456 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    229,456 miles
    Test number
    385521288950
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail229,450 miles (+41)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,450 miles
    Test number
    784896392217
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail229,409 miles (+6,263)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,409 miles
    Test number
    208609357916
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass223,146 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    223,146 miles
    Test number
    142852534475
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail223,137 miles (+11,732)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,137 miles
    Test number
    117971239794
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail canvas (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass211,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    211,405 miles
    Test number
    652039812031
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail211,405 miles (+9,840)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,405 miles
    Test number
    611165855336
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass201,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    201,565 miles
    Test number
    257855599887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail201,592 miles (+8,678)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,592 miles
    Test number
    643621850399
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass192,914 miles (+7,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    192,914 miles
    Test number
    843141628344
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass185,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    185,472 miles
    Test number
    387849183023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail185,472 miles (+3,193)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,472 miles
    Test number
    825016940733
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass182,279 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    182,279 miles
    Test number
    700496783974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail182,273 miles (+959)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,273 miles
    Test number
    993409000994
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass181,314 miles (+4,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    181,314 miles
    Test number
    648368128143
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass176,527 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    176,527 miles
    Test number
    469985485017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail176,500 miles (+4,825)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,500 miles
    Test number
    325394785099
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass171,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    171,675 miles
    Test number
    547167684035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail171,675 miles (+5,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,675 miles
    Test number
    986837284065
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass166,673 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    166,673 miles
    Test number
    379404283059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass161,022 miles (+5,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    161,022 miles
    Test number
    268443682085
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust deteriorated
  26. Pass155,924 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    155,924 miles
    Test number
    988474791021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass152,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    152,950 miles
    Test number
    780242210121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail152,950 miles (+1,940)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,950 miles
    Test number
    154423900161
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
  29. Pass151,010 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    151,010 miles
    Test number
    241391519456
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  30. Fail151,010 miles (+3,388)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,010 miles
    Test number
    280561419109
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  31. Pass147,622 miles (+367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    147,622 miles
    Test number
    420856008122
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  32. Pass147,255 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    147,255 miles
    Test number
    142204717118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail147,254 miles (+11,469)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,254 miles
    Test number
    214263517496
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFrotn brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar mount slight play
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  34. Pass135,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    135,785 miles
    Test number
    903894596085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail135,784 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,784 miles
    Test number
    273503196080
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f fexi hose worn.

Questions about S79 NRB

Does S79 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 NRB expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 NRB?
The MOT on S79 NRB expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 NRB done?
S79 NRB was recorded at 266,185 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 6,689 miles a year.
Has S79 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 NRB has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S79 NRB 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 NRB find?
S79 NRB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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