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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R720 HWWMOT history

R720 HWW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

R720 HWW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2021
Mileage
147,389 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 HWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R720 HWW was last recorded at 147,389 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 14,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,394 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
14,995 miles
Average per year
4,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,389 miles
  • 2020 – 132,394 miles
  • 2019 – 132,188 miles
  • 2017 – 131,307 miles
  • 2015 – 127,415 miles
  • 2014 – 125,748 miles
  • 2013 – 120,608 miles
  • 2012 – 117,791 miles
  • 2011 – 112,105 miles
  • 2010 – 106,903 miles
  • 2009 – 102,220 miles
  • 2008 – 90,533 miles
  • 2007 – 80,462 miles
  • 2006 – 71,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,389 miles
  • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine oil loss,while running (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength out rigger inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,389 miles (+14,995)5 dangerous13 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,389 miles
    Test number
    539361852385
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine oil loss,while running (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength out rigger inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,394 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,394 miles
    Test number
    697483546037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,392 miles (+204)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,392 miles
    Test number
    686278248922
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,188 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,188 miles
    Test number
    212595135331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail132,183 miles (+876)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,183 miles
    Test number
    659597693726
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly switch (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,307 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,307 miles
    Test number
    600526382864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,529 miles (+2,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,529 miles
    Test number
    400627325737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion General corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass127,415 miles (+1,667)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,415 miles
    Test number
    885799082709
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion General corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass125,748 miles (+5,140)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,748 miles
    Test number
    687003924397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass120,608 miles (+2,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,608 miles
    Test number
    308566623384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass117,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    118603712395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail117,791 miles (+5,686)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    168111812348
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,105 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    625073441163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc surfaces corroded

  14. Fail112,104 miles (+5,201)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    487673941195
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc surfaces corroded

  15. Pass106,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    470263930116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,903 miles (+4,683)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    543001930126
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass102,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,220 miles
    Test number
    363447519190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,219 miles (+11,686)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    714537319110
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass90,533 miles (+10,071)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    220387208114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,462 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    352024297093
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass80,462 miles (+9,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    541914597010
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass71,180 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    274086516472
    • NoteSlight cracking to offside rear tyre

  23. Fail71,179 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    293110016126
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight cracking to offside rear tyre

Questions about R720 HWW

Does R720 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 HWW expired on 15 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 HWW?
The MOT on R720 HWW expired on 15 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 HWW done?
R720 HWW was recorded at 147,389 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 4,571 miles a year.
Has R720 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 HWW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on R720 HWW 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 R720 HWW find?
R720 HWW failed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 5 dangerous defects, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached, and 21 more.

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