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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

NSU 739MOT history

NSU 739 is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

NSU 739 green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,355 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 739
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 739 was last recorded at 112,355 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,793 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
562 miles
Average per year
4,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,355 miles
  • 2025 – 111,793 miles
  • 2024 – 111,457 miles
  • 2023 – 111,180 miles
  • 2022 – 110,961 miles
  • 2021 – 103,107 miles
  • 2020 – 91,242 miles
  • 2019 – 85,912 miles
  • 2018 – 82,555 miles
  • 2017 – 78,779 miles
  • 2016 – 75,731 miles
  • 2015 – 71,621 miles
  • 2014 – 69,301 miles
  • 2013 – 67,225 miles
  • 2012 – 61,639 miles
  • 2011 – 56,732 miles
  • 2009 – 41,275 miles
  • 2008 – 29,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,355 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust system corroded but has no leak of gasses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Middle & rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,355 miles (+562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    102595542368
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    131083058690
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but has no leak of gasses
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail111,793 miles (+336)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    852260238602
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but has no leak of gasses
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,457 miles (+277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,457 miles
    Test number
    787980692028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMiddle & rear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass111,180 miles (+219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    415100113893
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryMiddle & rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  6. Pass110,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    370646991117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail110,961 miles (+7,854)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    179981710166
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,107 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    253831793331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail103,102 miles (+11,860)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    913365559844
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,242 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,242 miles
    Test number
    664205536230
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail91,238 miles (+5,326)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,238 miles
    Test number
    414588175232
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass85,912 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    803737115692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Fail85,908 miles (+3,353)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,908 miles
    Test number
    374143531065
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass82,555 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    377925734232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail82,555 miles (+3,776)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    369955430442
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,779 miles (+3,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    803604301153
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,731 miles (+4,110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    188467244912
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to nearside and offside center seats.
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass71,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    178235435048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail71,621 miles (+2,320)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    885995935007
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass69,301 miles (+2,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    169508124444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass67,225 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    938490133075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail67,225 miles (+5,586)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    805960733029
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass61,639 miles (+8)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    107417022042
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 3/4 worn.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail61,631 miles (+4,899)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    367729812027
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 3/4 worn.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass56,732 miles (+15,457)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    309956131072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,275 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,275 miles
    Test number
    682951749395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,791 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,791 miles
    Test number
    430081158329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,747 miles
    Test number
    893363658016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about NSU 739

What vehicle is registration NSU 739 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 739 on a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Sept 2004. 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 NSU 739 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 739 is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on NSU 739?
The MOT on NSU 739 is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSU 739 done?
NSU 739 was recorded at 112,355 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,831 miles a year.
Has NSU 739 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 739 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on NSU 739 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 NSU 739 find?
NSU 739 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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