VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER S53BNV has 28 MOTs

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This 1998 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 226,353 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 1st August 2026 at 10:27.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 31st July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027.

S53BNV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JULY 2027226,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH JULY 202511TH JULY 2026224,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED24TH MAY 202423RD MAY 2025224,069 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 202314TH APRIL 2024223,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Split Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH APRIL 20228TH APRIL 2023221,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED29TH MARCH 2022221,798 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Significantly Below Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20215TH FEBRUARY 2022220,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2021220,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH JUNE 201930TH DECEMBER 2020219,458 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Middle Section Blowing At Clamped Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Light Misting Of Oil Around Sump/filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH JUNE 2019219,458 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel Handbrake Recording No Effort On This Side. (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Cable Damaged Centre Handbrake Frayed. (1.1.15 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Middle Section Blowing At Clamped Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Light Misting Of Oil Around Sump/filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH JUNE 201830TH JUNE 2019214,454 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 201730TH JUNE 2018140,436 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201630TH JUNE 2017139,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Slight Brake Bind
  6. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED1ST MAY 201530TH APRIL 2016138,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED1ST MAY 2015138,394 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED23RD APRIL 201422ND APRIL 2015137,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
FAILED22ND APRIL 2014137,042 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20133RD JUNE 2014135,983 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 2013135,979 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  4. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn Smooth (3.3.a.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Outer Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED4TH APRIL 20123RD APRIL 2013134,262 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20115TH JANUARY 2012133,260 MI
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2011133,259 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED19TH MAY 2009125,086 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Crack On Offside Door Mirror
  4. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn
  5. USER ENTERED - Clutc Pedal Rubber Missig
  6. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Smeary
PASSED19TH MAY 200918TH MAY 2010125,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Crack On Offside Door Mirror
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn
  4. USER ENTERED - Clutc Pedal Rubber Missig
  5. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Smeary
PASSED10TH JULY 20089TH JULY 2009117,666 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 200727TH JUNE 2008107,962 MI
FAILED26TH JUNE 2007107,962 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED28TH JUNE 200627TH JUNE 200795,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S53BNV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

S53BNV MOT Comments

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S53BNV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 226,353 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,084 miles

S53BNV FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration S53BNV was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 226,353 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,084 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S53BNV has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 43 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 25 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does S53BNV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 S53BNV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S53BNV Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 S53BNV does have Tax. Read more

When does S53BNV Tax expire?

The current Tax for S53BNV will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S53BNV MOT expire?

The current MOT for S53BNV will expire in 10 months on Saturday 31st July 2027. Read more

When did S53BNV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S53BNV was on Saturday 1st August 2026 at 10:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S53BNV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for S53BNV we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S53BNV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for S53BNV we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S53BNV?

S53BNV is registered as a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has S53BNV done?

The odometer reading for S53BNV at the last MOT in August 2026 was 226,353 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,084 miles per year. Read more

How old is S53BNV?

The vehicle S53BNV was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st August 1998. Read more

What colour is S53BNV?

The official colour of S53BNV is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does S53BNV have?

S53BNV has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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