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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S89 BVTMOT history

S89 BVT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 218,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

S89 BVT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,876 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 BVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 BVT was last recorded at 218,876 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,874 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,876 miles
  • 2025 – 218,874 miles
  • 2024 – 218,767 miles
  • 2021 – 218,301 miles
  • 2018 – 203,424 miles
  • 2017 – 203,262 miles
  • 2015 – 202,881 miles
  • 2014 – 199,792 miles
  • 2013 – 193,750 miles
  • 2012 – 174,368 miles
  • 2011 – 151,652 miles
  • 2010 – 133,596 miles
  • 2009 – 122,307 miles
  • 2008 – 105,665 miles
  • 2007 – 100,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,876 miles
  • AdvisoryAll under body corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,876 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,876 miles
    Test number
    432624844162
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded

  2. Pass218,874 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    218,874 miles
    Test number
    899015048305
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded

  3. Pass218,767 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    218,767 miles
    Test number
    838634338291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL OVER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail218,767 miles (+466)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,767 miles
    Test number
    400061889880
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL OVER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass218,301 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    218,301 miles
    Test number
    873985896209
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

  6. Fail218,301 miles (+5)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,301 miles
    Test number
    770508807806
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

  7. Fail218,296 miles (+14,872)18 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,296 miles
    Test number
    899202763248
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing AND OFFSIDE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AND OFFSIDE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing AND OFFSIDE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass203,424 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    203,424 miles
    Test number
    519613937286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,262 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    203,262 miles
    Test number
    893219728902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass202,881 miles (+3,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    202,881 miles
    Test number
    341315082647
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass199,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    199,792 miles
    Test number
    446943794253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail199,792 miles (+6,042)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,792 miles
    Test number
    329913294291
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront Registration plate part broken off
    • NoteHandbrake rod support spring missing but meets requirements
    • NoteSlight play in both steering inner link end ball joints
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel side to side however meets requirements at time of test

  13. Pass193,750 miles (+19,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    193,750 miles
    Test number
    739535283269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass174,368 miles (+22,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    174,368 miles
    Test number
    638810382270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail151,652 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,652 miles
    Test number
    306461881403
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass151,652 miles (+18,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    151,652 miles
    Test number
    337241581499
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass133,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    133,596 miles
    Test number
    432871980295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail133,596 miles (+11,289)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,596 miles
    Test number
    801831580251
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testInner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,307 miles (+16,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    812546879220
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front stering rack

  20. Pass105,665 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    664025988259
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail105,468 miles (+4,754)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    224198078225
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass100,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    252253337440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,714 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    624273737186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S89 BVT

Does S89 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 BVT is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S89 BVT?
The MOT on S89 BVT is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 BVT done?
S89 BVT was recorded at 218,876 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
Has S89 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 BVT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S89 BVT 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 S89 BVT find?
S89 BVT passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: all under body corroded.

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