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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S806 LRUMOT history

S806 LRU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

S806 LRU black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
164,906 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S806 LRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S806 LRU was last recorded at 164,906 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,546 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
360 miles
Average per year
7,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,906 miles
  • 2021 – 155,747 miles
  • 2020 – 150,208 miles
  • 2019 – 143,429 miles
  • 2018 – 137,814 miles
  • 2017 – 130,829 miles
  • 2016 – 121,635 miles
  • 2015 – 111,528 miles
  • 2014 – 106,202 miles
  • 2013 – 103,411 miles
  • 2012 – 98,944 miles
  • 2011 – 86,850 miles
  • 2010 – 78,357 miles
  • 2009 – 68,291 miles
  • 2008 – 57,405 miles
  • 2007 – 50,220 miles
  • 2006 – 42,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,906 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Very slight play in both tie rods

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,906 miles (+360)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,906 miles
    Test number
    272986118468
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail164,546 miles (+8,799)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,546 miles
    Test number
    577390757035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  3. Pass155,747 miles (+5,539)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,747 miles
    Test number
    535772901494
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,208 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,208 miles
    Test number
    959021536244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in both tie rods

  5. Fail150,193 miles (+6,764)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,193 miles
    Test number
    705193610204
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in both tie rods

  6. Pass143,429 miles (+5,615)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    871851590349
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,814 miles (+6,985)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    687650202534
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass130,829 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,829 miles
    Test number
    489256364689
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail130,382 miles (+8,747)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    391370426924
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass121,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    837154951548
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail121,635 miles (+10,107)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    105821000957
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass111,528 miles (+5,326)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,528 miles
    Test number
    377917355113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass106,202 miles (+2,791)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    345465954179
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass103,411 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    185345973108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,944 miles
    Test number
    206932092168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail98,944 miles (+12,094)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,944 miles
    Test number
    215768882465
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass86,850 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    245358331446
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail86,846 miles (+8,489)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    716702931196
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass78,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    720868130168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,357 miles (+10,066)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    471382830183
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass68,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    324188529136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail68,291 miles (+10,886)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    694866529126
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass57,405 miles (+7,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    153004168057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass50,220 miles (+7,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    861438357029
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass42,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    974452466089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S806 LRU

Does S806 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S806 LRU expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S806 LRU?
The MOT on S806 LRU expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S806 LRU done?
S806 LRU was recorded at 164,906 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 7,314 miles a year.
Has S806 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S806 LRU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S806 LRU 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 S806 LRU find?
S806 LRU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front inner wheel arch corroded, and 6 more.

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