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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

736 XUPMOT history

736 XUP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

736 XUP grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,606 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
736 XUP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

736 XUP was last recorded at 187,606 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,691 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,915 miles
Average per year
9,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,606 miles
  • 2024 – 180,691 miles
  • 2023 – 174,498 miles
  • 2022 – 169,234 miles
  • 2021 – 165,935 miles
  • 2020 – 158,077 miles
  • 2019 – 151,768 miles
  • 2018 – 141,758 miles
  • 2017 – 131,506 miles
  • 2016 – 119,764 miles
  • 2015 – 108,029 miles
  • 2014 – 98,466 miles
  • 2013 – 86,858 miles
  • 2012 – 74,945 miles
  • 2011 – 62,678 miles
  • 2010 – 52,364 miles
  • 2009 – 40,737 miles
  • 2008 – 30,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,606 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Park brake cable slightly frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,606 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,606 miles
    Test number
    124006348493
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail187,598 miles (+6,907)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,598 miles
    Test number
    805383193945
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass180,691 miles (+6,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,691 miles
    Test number
    368472074447
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass174,498 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,498 miles
    Test number
    803236999166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass169,234 miles (+3,299)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,234 miles
    Test number
    811293927059
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass165,935 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,935 miles
    Test number
    260020180210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,077 miles
    Test number
    133516364262
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  8. Fail158,077 miles (+6,309)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,077 miles
    Test number
    820256432411
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass151,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,768 miles
    Test number
    965961525723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable slightly frayed

  10. Fail151,768 miles (+10,010)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,768 miles
    Test number
    423520383660
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable slightly frayed

  11. Pass141,758 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,758 miles
    Test number
    276518187245
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail141,758 miles (+10,252)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,758 miles
    Test number
    992939982666
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass131,506 miles (+11,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,506 miles
    Test number
    813406682053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  14. Pass119,764 miles (+11,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,764 miles
    Test number
    259970066071
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush fwd bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass108,029 miles (+9,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,029 miles
    Test number
    669482260533
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass98,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,466 miles
    Test number
    338672524338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,466 miles (+11,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,466 miles
    Test number
    448862724362
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  18. Pass86,858 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,858 miles
    Test number
    365678513349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail86,858 miles (+11,913)6 failures10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,858 miles
    Test number
    585757113370
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass74,945 miles (+12,267)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,945 miles
    Test number
    457851422338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass62,678 miles (+10,314)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    765791521357
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteChip in windscreen outside zone A
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  22. Pass52,364 miles (+11,627)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    664315310395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT
    • NoteFRONT PADS WORN APPROX 75%

  23. Pass40,737 miles (+10,005)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,737 miles
    Test number
    742521019366
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteWindscreen cracked on off side lower outside of swept area

  24. Pass30,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,732 miles
    Test number
    573533588223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 736 XUP

What vehicle is registration 736 XUP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 736 XUP on a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 736 XUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 736 XUP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 736 XUP?
The MOT on 736 XUP is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 736 XUP done?
736 XUP was recorded at 187,606 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 9,149 miles a year.
Has 736 XUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 736 XUP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 736 XUP 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 736 XUP find?
736 XUP passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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