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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S800 BUSMOT history

S800 BUS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S800 BUS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,843 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 BUS was last recorded at 163,843 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,045 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,798 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,843 miles
  • 2025 – 161,045 miles
  • 2024 – 157,573 miles
  • 2023 – 154,717 miles
  • 2022 – 151,312 miles
  • 2021 – 148,550 miles
  • 2020 – 144,542 miles
  • 2019 – 140,083 miles
  • 2018 – 135,744 miles
  • 2017 – 131,562 miles
  • 2016 – 126,906 miles
  • 2015 – 122,668 miles
  • 2014 – 116,291 miles
  • 2013 – 110,618 miles
  • 2012 – 104,650 miles
  • 2011 – 98,219 miles
  • 2010 – 89,950 miles
  • 2009 – 82,822 miles
  • 2008 – 76,126 miles
  • 2007 – 70,302 miles
  • 2006 – 64,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,843 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,843 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,843 miles
    Test number
    841613428223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,045 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,045 miles
    Test number
    364822731301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,573 miles (+2,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    157,573 miles
    Test number
    535911310635
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear on arms (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass154,717 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,717 miles
    Test number
    116739550612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,312 miles (+2,762)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,312 miles
    Test number
    790197262678
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  6. Pass148,550 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,550 miles
    Test number
    861845613356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,538 miles (+3,996)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,538 miles
    Test number
    212944452573
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass144,542 miles (+4,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,542 miles
    Test number
    670453078950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass140,083 miles (+4,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    707728168307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass135,744 miles (+4,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,744 miles
    Test number
    744792578292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass131,562 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,562 miles
    Test number
    288721106180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,906 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,906 miles
    Test number
    859170448110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,668 miles (+6,377)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,668 miles
    Test number
    257938985435
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
  14. Pass116,291 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    816669674166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,618 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,618 miles
    Test number
    626222383185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  16. Pass110,618 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,618 miles
    Test number
    627022383108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,650 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,650 miles
    Test number
    388378162136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,219 miles (+8,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    149537181182
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass89,950 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    950397780145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,822 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    640701089104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,126 miles
    Test number
    161242698124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,126 miles (+5,824)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,126 miles
    Test number
    893731698154
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
  23. Pass70,302 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    901960977187
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  24. Fail70,300 miles (+5,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    682429067145
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass64,817 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,817 miles
    Test number
    371413776126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,811 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    213772876186
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S800 BUS

Does S800 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 BUS is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S800 BUS?
The MOT on S800 BUS is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 BUS done?
S800 BUS was recorded at 163,843 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has S800 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 BUS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S800 BUS 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 S800 BUS find?
S800 BUS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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