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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

R71 KAWMOT history

R71 KAW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

R71 KAW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,683 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 KAW was last recorded at 153,683 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,333 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
1,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,683 miles
  • 2025 – 152,333 miles
  • 2024 – 150,023 miles
  • 2023 – 149,361 miles
  • 2022 – 148,378 miles
  • 2021 – 146,550 miles
  • 2020 – 145,651 miles
  • 2019 – 144,565 miles
  • 2018 – 141,703 miles
  • 2017 – 138,934 miles
  • 2016 – 136,623 miles
  • 2015 – 134,966 miles
  • 2014 – 133,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,683 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,683 miles (+1,350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,683 miles
    Test number
    391869023393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass152,333 miles (+2,310)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,333 miles
    Test number
    407564399058
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass150,023 miles (+662)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,023 miles
    Test number
    398513828124
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,361 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,361 miles
    Test number
    438017214644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,378 miles (+1,828)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,378 miles
    Test number
    901529031480
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass146,550 miles (+899)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,550 miles
    Test number
    822764924578
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,651 miles (+1,086)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,651 miles
    Test number
    113112497085
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,565 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,565 miles
    Test number
    912148071713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,703 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,703 miles
    Test number
    344631013025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,934 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,934 miles
    Test number
    362747395491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,623 miles
    Test number
    638913872917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail136,623 miles (+1,657)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,623 miles
    Test number
    574941639961
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass134,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,966 miles
    Test number
    905011047940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,966 miles (+1,933)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,966 miles
    Test number
    177526418306
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split both front (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass133,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,033 miles
    Test number
    317483634292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail133,033 miles14 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,033 miles
    Test number
    649960524229
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R71 KAW

Does R71 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 KAW is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R71 KAW?
The MOT on R71 KAW is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 KAW done?
R71 KAW was recorded at 153,683 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,708 miles a year.
Has R71 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 KAW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on R71 KAW 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 R71 KAW find?
R71 KAW passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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