
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc
S809 KBAMOT history
S809 KBA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 184,370 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S809 KBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 13 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S809 KBA was last recorded at 184,370 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,363 miles · 1 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 4,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,370 miles
- 2023 – 182,561 miles
- 2021 – 175,669 miles
- 2020 – 172,474 miles
- 2018 – 171,188 miles
- 2017 – 170,025 miles
- 2016 – 166,396 miles
- 2015 – 161,722 miles
- 2014 – 161,070 miles
- 2013 – 159,259 miles
- 2012 – 152,004 miles
- 2011 – 146,410 miles
- 2010 – 134,921 miles
- 2009 – 129,638 miles
- 2008 – 121,717 miles
- 2007 – 110,806 miles
- 2006 – 95,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,370 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 184,370 miles
- Test number
- 269437547168
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail184,363 miles (+1,802)19 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,363 miles
- Test number
- 871902255496
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass182,561 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 182,561 miles
- Test number
- 266225307746
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,561 miles (+6,892)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,561 miles
- Test number
- 352061521294
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,669 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 175,669 miles
- Test number
- 358015396660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,668 miles (+2)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,668 miles
- Test number
- 341086446075
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail175,666 miles (+3,192)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,666 miles
- Test number
- 577087107727
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass172,474 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 172,474 miles
- Test number
- 665505333824
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront discs corroding
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nailed
- AdvisorySmall hole in n/s/f inner sill / door step
Fail172,474 miles (+1,286)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,474 miles
- Test number
- 830680598267
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront discs corroding
- AdvisoryMain beam on all the time
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nailed
- AdvisorySmall hole in n/s/f inner sill / door step
Pass171,188 miles (+1,163)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 171,188 miles
- Test number
- 965124379590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,025 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 170,025 miles
- Test number
- 272476739430
- AdvisoryHandbrake return spring broken
- AdvisoryOdd wheel bolts fitted to all wheels
- AdvisorySmall leak from both centre & rear exhaust boxes
Fail170,012 miles (+3,616)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,012 miles
- Test number
- 699200921103
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryHandbrake return spring broken
- AdvisoryOdd wheel bolts fitted to all wheels
- AdvisorySmall leak from both centre & rear exhaust boxes
Pass166,396 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 166,396 miles
- Test number
- 144290541475
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail166,396 miles (+4,674)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,396 miles
- Test number
- 612032875114
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass161,722 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 161,722 miles
- Test number
- 498300775135
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail161,716 miles (+646)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,716 miles
- Test number
- 258853065486
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass161,070 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 161,070 miles
- Test number
- 417647474167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail161,070 miles (+1,811)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,070 miles
- Test number
- 408684674184
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass159,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 159,259 miles
- Test number
- 875221713286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,259 miles (+7,255)4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,259 miles
- Test number
- 109361813244
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Pass152,004 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 152,004 miles
- Test number
- 645267482167
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail152,004 miles (+5,594)8 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,004 miles
- Test number
- 577034982186
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass146,410 miles (+11,489)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 146,410 miles
- Test number
- 127247991062
- NoteOil leak
Pass134,921 miles (+5,283)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 134,921 miles
- Test number
- 342208090059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,638 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 129,638 miles
- Test number
- 832896599036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,632 miles (+7,915)4 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,632 miles
- Test number
- 624252799040
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass121,717 miles (+10,911)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 121,717 miles
- Test number
- 744273078031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,806 miles (+14,979)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 110,806 miles
- Test number
- 192402997414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 95,827 miles
- Test number
- 850570996087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,827 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,827 miles
- Test number
- 172510096441
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Questions about S809 KBA
- Does S809 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S809 KBA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S809 KBA?
- The MOT on S809 KBA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S809 KBA done?
- S809 KBA was recorded at 184,370 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
- Has S809 KBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S809 KBA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S809 KBA 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 S809 KBA find?
- S809 KBA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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