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Toyota Surf

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,980 cc

S815 GKSMOT history

S815 GKS is a silver diesel Toyota Surf first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,893 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,893 km
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S815 GKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S815 GKS was last recorded at 172,893 km on 12 Dec 2025, 171 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,722 km · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
171 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,893 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,893 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter has fluid around it (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,893 km (+171)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,893 km
    Test number
    668872459948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter has fluid around it (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail172,722 km1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,722 km
    Test number
    938931564318
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter has fluid around it (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes worn resulting in movement of the rack
  3. Pass166,168 miles (+7,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,168 miles
    Test number
    656200666159
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass158,617 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,617 miles
    Test number
    613811409083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,835 miles (+6,913)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,835 miles
    Test number
    987005808023
    • AdvisoryNearside inner CV boot small nick/grease escaping
    • AdvisoryNearside outer CV boot grease escaping past clip
    • AdvisoryOffside outer CV boot cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency marginal.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,922 miles (+6,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,922 miles
    Test number
    507686519050
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner & outer CV boots cracking.
  7. Pass138,736 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,736 miles
    Test number
    206305860091
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail138,736 miles (+4,612)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,736 miles
    Test number
    750769056005
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass134,124 miles (+5,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,124 miles
    Test number
    491878024788
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside rear anti-roll bar D bush
  10. Pass128,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,447 miles
    Test number
    274147072549
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail128,447 miles (+4,230)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,447 miles
    Test number
    530938705882
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass124,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,217 miles
    Test number
    399763126725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  13. Fail124,217 miles (+4,463)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,217 miles
    Test number
    820921894045
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass119,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    434414257585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail119,754 miles (+6,471)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    764421925499
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass113,283 miles (+7,787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,283 miles
    Test number
    229740536499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,496 miles (+8,409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    687325944318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,087 miles
    Test number
    569023043378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,086 miles (+9,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,086 miles
    Test number
    995163243361
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  20. Pass87,851 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,851 miles
    Test number
    917734932300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,920 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    836056521347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,906 miles (+7,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    912340930346
    • NoteE.m.l light on in dash
  23. Pass65,806 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    720912959369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,343 miles (+9,901)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    574879829379
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO\s\f and n\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge
  25. Pass55,442 miles (+9,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    691380238349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  26. Pass46,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,310 miles
    Test number
    260895357359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S815 GKS

Does S815 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S815 GKS is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S815 GKS?
The MOT on S815 GKS is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S815 GKS done?
S815 GKS was recorded at 172,893 km at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
Has S815 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S815 GKS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S815 GKS 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 S815 GKS find?
S815 GKS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower wishbone; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone; nearside power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter has fluid around it, and 3 more.

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