Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc
S96 VKLMOT history
S96 VKL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 199,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 199,270 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S96 VKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 8 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S96 VKL was last recorded at 199,270 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 198,813 miles · 2 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 457 miles
- Average per year
- 7,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 199,270 miles
- 2024 – 198,813 miles
- 2023 – 198,042 miles
- 2021 – 196,648 miles
- 2012 – 91,900 miles
- 2011 – 89,832 miles
- 2010 – 87,477 miles
- 2009 – 84,144 miles
- 2008 – 80,955 miles
- 2007 – 70,008 miles
- 2006 – 60,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,270 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,270 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 199,270 miles
- Test number
- 435519192009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,813 miles (+771)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 198,813 miles
- Test number
- 416581483695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,042 miles (+1,394)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 198,042 miles
- Test number
- 454385744019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,648 miles (+104,748)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 196,648 miles
- Test number
- 111957188384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,900 miles (+2,068)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 91,900 miles
- Test number
- 949685712368
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHandbrake cables corroded
Pass89,832 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 89,832 miles
- Test number
- 188235631313
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail89,832 miles (+2,355)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,832 miles
- Test number
- 805034331348
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass87,477 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,477 miles
- Test number
- 460535030392
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside mirror slightly damaged
- NoteRear seat removed
Fail87,477 miles (+3,333)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,477 miles
- Test number
- 963275030320
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside mirror slightly damaged
- NoteRear seat removed
Pass84,144 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 84,144 miles
- Test number
- 624671739333
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail84,143 miles (+3,188)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,143 miles
- Test number
- 790859929321
- DangerousNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass80,955 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 80,955 miles
- Test number
- 984254178288
- NoteExhaust mountings (rubber)deteriorated.
Fail80,955 miles (+10,947)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,955 miles
- Test number
- 680093378226
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteExhaust mountings (rubber)deteriorated.
Pass70,008 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 70,008 miles
- Test number
- 771388917379
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Note9mm stone chip in zone A
- NoteAdvise both front wipers
- NoteO/s mirror cracked
- NoteO/s/f seat belt slight fray
Fail70,006 miles (+9,508)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,006 miles
- Test number
- 960511917362
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Note9mm stone chip in zone A
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise both front wipers
- NoteO/s mirror cracked
- NoteO/s/f seat belt slight fray
Pass60,498 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 60,498 miles
- Test number
- 432944226460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,489 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,489 miles
- Test number
- 383153996229
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about S96 VKL
- Does S96 VKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S96 VKL expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S96 VKL?
- The MOT on S96 VKL expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S96 VKL done?
- S96 VKL was recorded at 199,270 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
- Has S96 VKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S96 VKL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2011.
- Has the mileage on S96 VKL 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 S96 VKL find?
- S96 VKL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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