
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass266,185 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 266,185 miles
- Test number
- 683770206605
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass176,527 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 176,527 miles
- Test number
- 469985485017
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass171,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 171,675 miles
- Test number
- 547167684035
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass166,673 miles (+5,651)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 166,673 miles
- Test number
- 379404283059
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass155,924 miles (+2,974)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 155,924 miles
- Test number
- 988474791021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 152,950 miles
- Test number
- 780242210121
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass147,255 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 147,255 miles
- Test number
- 142204717118
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass135,785 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 135,785 miles
- Test number
- 903894596085
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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