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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

S9 RFYMOT history

S9 RFY is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 219,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

S9 RFY yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
219,429 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 RFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 RFY was last recorded at 219,429 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,429 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 219,429 miles
  • 2021 – 217,966 miles
  • 2019 – 217,426 miles
  • 2018 – 212,339 miles
  • 2017 – 201,312 miles
  • 2016 – 194,065 miles
  • 2015 – 192,279 miles
  • 2014 – 188,721 miles
  • 2013 – 183,202 miles
  • 2012 – 171,514 miles
  • 2011 – 158,152 miles
  • 2010 – 147,522 miles
  • 2009 – 135,431 miles
  • 2008 – 122,128 miles
  • 2007 – 104,697 miles
  • 2006 – 76,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,429 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront panel under radiator slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront under tray insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside sill under door runner corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Knock coming from front of vehicle,unable to find at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door runner holed and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Excessive oil leak from engine all under vehicle

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,429 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    219,429 miles
    Test number
    333269868961
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront panel under radiator slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill under door runner corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail219,429 miles (+1,463)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,429 miles
    Test number
    180709306084
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront panel under radiator slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill under door runner corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass217,966 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,966 miles
    Test number
    274503973930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail217,954 miles (+528)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,954 miles
    Test number
    167523628763
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning center stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  5. Pass217,426 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    217,426 miles
    Test number
    272792361012
    • AdvisoryKnock coming from front of vehicle,unable to find at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail217,412 miles (+5,073)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,412 miles
    Test number
    452290110385
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock coming from front of vehicle,unable to find at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass212,339 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    212,339 miles
    Test number
    833133072282
    • DangerousExcessive oil leak from engine all under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door runner holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail212,339 miles (+11,027)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,339 miles
    Test number
    543076483462
    • DangerousExcessive oil leak from engine all under vehicle
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from cat holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door runner holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass201,312 miles (+119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    201,312 miles
    Test number
    864926004001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail201,193 miles (+7,128)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,193 miles
    Test number
    850366297752
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass194,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    194,065 miles
    Test number
    480012384097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail194,065 miles (+1,786)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,065 miles
    Test number
    439880014722
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass192,279 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    192,279 miles
    Test number
    257622105231
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBake pad warning light on

  14. Fail192,279 miles (+3,558)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,279 miles
    Test number
    429982205205
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBake pad warning light on

  15. Pass188,721 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    188,721 miles
    Test number
    357262604427
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly flat spotting.
    • NoteBrake warning light on.

  16. Fail188,720 miles (+5,518)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,720 miles
    Test number
    759749494112
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly flat spotting.
    • NoteBrake warning light on.

  17. Fail183,202 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,202 miles
    Test number
    206949423179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass183,202 miles (+11,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    183,202 miles
    Test number
    659629623143
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass171,514 miles (+13,362)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    171,514 miles
    Test number
    518650732155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass158,152 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    158,152 miles
    Test number
    245391331108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail158,150 miles (+10,628)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,150 miles
    Test number
    809300131155
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass147,522 miles (+12,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    992181530121
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear lense damaged

  23. Fail135,431 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,431 miles
    Test number
    651636229130
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear lense damaged

  24. Pass135,431 miles (+13,303)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    135,431 miles
    Test number
    762626729120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear lense damaged

  25. Pass122,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    122,128 miles
    Test number
    661800938175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,128 miles (+17,431)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,128 miles
    Test number
    850418828110
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass104,697 miles (+27,908)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    104,697 miles
    Test number
    212617987432
    • NoteNsf wheel slight damage
    • NoteOsr tyre has nail/s in it advise new

  28. Pass76,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,789 miles
    Test number
    724839376111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail76,789 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,789 miles
    Test number
    161118276160
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about S9 RFY

Does S9 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 RFY expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 RFY?
The MOT on S9 RFY expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 RFY done?
S9 RFY was recorded at 219,429 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 8,766 miles a year.
Has S9 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 RFY has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S9 RFY 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 S9 RFY find?
S9 RFY passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front panel under radiator slightly corroded; front under tray insecure, and 3 more.

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