Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S97 BWVMOT history
S97 BWV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 100,353 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S97 BWV
- 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 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S97 BWV was last recorded at 100,353 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,029 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,324 miles
- Average per year
- 3,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,353 miles
- 2025 – 98,029 miles
- 2024 – 95,151 miles
- 2023 – 94,271 miles
- 2022 – 92,049 miles
- 2021 – 90,642 miles
- 2020 – 90,161 miles
- 2019 – 85,505 miles
- 2018 – 83,521 miles
- 2017 – 81,586 miles
- 2016 – 79,179 miles
- 2015 – 76,994 miles
- 2014 – 70,027 miles
- 2013 – 65,311 miles
- 2012 – 57,958 miles
- 2011 – 51,186 miles
- 2010 – 46,148 miles
- 2009 – 40,515 miles
- 2008 – 36,753 miles
- 2007 – 31,108 miles
- 2006 – 26,581 miles
- 2005 – 25,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,353 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Play in front tie rods
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,353 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 100,353 miles
- Test number
- 343616846416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,029 miles (+2,878)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 98,029 miles
- Test number
- 867221534376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,151 miles (+880)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,151 miles
- Test number
- 578461311738
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,271 miles (+2,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 94,271 miles
- Test number
- 911217801798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,049 miles (+1,407)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 92,049 miles
- Test number
- 690828013436
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,642 miles (+481)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 90,642 miles
- Test number
- 934852535439
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,161 miles (+4,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2021
- Odometer
- 90,161 miles
- Test number
- 408012197682
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in front tie rods
Pass85,505 miles (+1,984)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,505 miles
- Test number
- 331688448696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,521 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,521 miles
- Test number
- 447112759491
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass81,586 miles (+2,407)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,586 miles
- Test number
- 289187431188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,179 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 79,179 miles
- Test number
- 943582702318
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff
- AdvisoryPlay in front tie rods
Fail79,175 miles (+2,181)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,175 miles
- Test number
- 767765480552
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff
- AdvisoryPlay in front tie rods
Pass76,994 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,994 miles
- Test number
- 175584515193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,988 miles (+6,961)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,988 miles
- Test number
- 129762815115
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,027 miles (+4,716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 70,027 miles
- Test number
- 527288214157
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass65,311 miles (+7,353)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,311 miles
- Test number
- 718062523169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,958 miles (+6,772)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 57,958 miles
- Test number
- 816874722184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,186 miles (+5,038)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 51,186 miles
- Test number
- 459295521178
- NoteFront and rear brake discs starting to corrode
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass46,148 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 46,148 miles
- Test number
- 890535500117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,143 miles (+5,628)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,143 miles
- Test number
- 211653500197
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass40,515 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 40,515 miles
- Test number
- 320251519114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,753 miles (+5,645)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,753 miles
- Test number
- 480196088088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,108 miles (+4,527)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 31,108 miles
- Test number
- 572180517185
- NoteAll tyre side walls starting to crank
- NoteO/s mirror glass slightly damaged
- NoteSlight damage to rear n/s/r side wall
Pass26,581 miles (+585)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 26,581 miles
- Test number
- 532838806111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 25,996 miles
- Test number
- 853388125212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S97 BWV
- Does S97 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 BWV is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S97 BWV?
- The MOT on S97 BWV is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S97 BWV done?
- S97 BWV was recorded at 100,353 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,559 miles a year.
- Has S97 BWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S97 BWV has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on S97 BWV 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 S97 BWV find?
- S97 BWV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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