Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1983 · 1,570 cc
A720 OWTMOT history
A720 OWT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 1983. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 70,769 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 70,769 km
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 3
- 2 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 133 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A720 OWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,570 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1983
- First used
- 31 Mar 1983
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
A720 OWT was last recorded at 70,769 km on 22 Jun 2024, 397 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 70,372 km · 5 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 397 km
- Average per year
- 133 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 70,769 km
- 2021 – 70,372 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,769 km
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
3 tests since 15 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,769 km (+397)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 70,769 km
- Test number
- 405966609089
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass70,372 km (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,372 km
- Test number
- 419779216789
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,367 km1 dangerous11 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,367 km
- Test number
- 145230002537
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body component insecure grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged but not affecting light output
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear undertray fitted restricting inspection
Questions about A720 OWT
- Does A720 OWT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A720 OWT expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A720 OWT?
- The MOT on A720 OWT expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A720 OWT done?
- A720 OWT was recorded at 70,769 km at its MOT on 22 Jun 2024, an average of 133 km a year.
- Has A720 OWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A720 OWT has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on A720 OWT 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 A720 OWT find?
- A720 OWT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; nearside front outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.
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