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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R736 HKNMOT history

R736 HKN is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 266,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

R736 HKN green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
266,624 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R736 HKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R736 HKN was last recorded at 266,624 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,207 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,417 miles
Average per year
4,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 266,624 miles
  • 2024 – 264,207 miles
  • 2023 – 263,962 miles
  • 2022 – 262,765 miles
  • 2021 – 260,563 miles
  • 2020 – 257,891 miles
  • 2019 – 256,336 miles
  • 2018 – 254,493 miles
  • 2015 – 254,056 miles
  • 2014 – 249,872 miles
  • 2013 – 235,563 miles
  • 2012 – 230,777 miles
  • 2011 – 226,108 miles
  • 2010 – 221,895 miles
  • 2008 – 215,125 miles
  • 2007 – 209,551 miles
  • 2005 – 179,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,624 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake servo corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,624 miles (+2,417)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    266,624 miles
    Test number
    216027505437
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass264,207 miles (+245)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    264,207 miles
    Test number
    786837298046
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded but not excessive
  3. Pass263,962 miles (+1,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    263,962 miles
    Test number
    927035992941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Pass262,765 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    262,765 miles
    Test number
    259205333075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
  5. Fail262,764 miles (+2,201)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,764 miles
    Test number
    314408872230
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
  6. Pass260,563 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    260,563 miles
    Test number
    306790338830
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  7. Fail260,555 miles (+2,664)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,555 miles
    Test number
    545345860079
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  8. Pass257,891 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    257,891 miles
    Test number
    787187200640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  9. Fail257,881 miles (+1,545)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,881 miles
    Test number
    820839284798
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  10. Pass256,336 miles (+1,843)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    256,336 miles
    Test number
    747477303882
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass254,493 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    254,493 miles
    Test number
    100937207962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass254,056 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    254,056 miles
    Test number
    145529470311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass249,872 miles (+14,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    249,872 miles
    Test number
    147530964238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass235,563 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    235,563 miles
    Test number
    387471013228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail230,777 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,777 miles
    Test number
    519635402236
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass230,777 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    230,777 miles
    Test number
    825585702264
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass226,108 miles (+2)2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    226,108 miles
    Test number
    319563711426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rack knucle joints have slight play
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have heavy perrishing
    • NoteFront discs worn and pads approx 2/3 worn
    • NoteMinor play in both inner arb bushes
    • NoteMinor play in upper ball joints
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot split
    • NoteOnly x1 spare wheel carrier bolt
    • NoteRear discs worn and pads approx 3/4 worn
  18. Fail226,106 miles (+4,207)7 failures3 advisories11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,106 miles
    Test number
    945680311221
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rack knucle joints have slight play
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have heavy perrishing
    • NoteBrake fluid requires minor top up
    • NoteFront discs worn and pads approx 2/3 worn
    • NoteMinor play in both inner arb bushes
    • NoteMinor play in upper ball joints
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot split
    • NoteOnly x1 spare wheel carrier bolt
    • NoteRear discs worn and pads approx 3/4 worn
    • NoteWiper blades noisey but clear
  19. Pass221,899 miles (+4)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    221,899 miles
    Test number
    879375801026
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake flexis cracking
    • NoteFront exhaust rattle
    • NoteN/s/r light unit cracked
    • NoteNoise on full lock possible pas pump area
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wear on inner edge
    • NotePas fluid bit low
  20. Fail221,895 miles (+4,284)6 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,895 miles
    Test number
    833035650397
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake flexis cracking
    • NoteFront exhaust rattle
    • NoteN/s/r light unit cracked
    • NoteNoise on full lock possible pas pump area
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wear on inner edge
    • NotePas fluid bit low
  21. Pass217,611 miles (+2,486)15 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    217,611 miles
    Test number
    274845000086
    • NoteADVISE FRONT DISCS, VERY WORN
    • NoteADVISE REPLACEMENT OF X2 FRONT FLEXI'S (N/S/F WORSE)
    • NoteADVISE X2 REAR TYRES, SIDEWALLS GIVING WAY
    • NoteFRONT PADS 2/3 WORN
    • NoteINNER AND OUTER FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES VERY WORN, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
    • NoteREARMOST FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN
    • NoteBoth upper ball joints have minor lift
    • NoteFront sills have minor corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f chassis leg minor corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f mirror housing insecure
    • NoteN/s/r lamp lens damage
    • NoteOil leak from lower timing belt area
    • NotePlay in both steering rack knucles
    • NoteRear discs poor
    • NoteWeap from o/s/f steering rack
  22. Pass215,125 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    215,125 miles
    Test number
    973538658376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has slight flat spot in tread area.
  23. Fail215,119 miles (+5,568)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,119 miles
    Test number
    541177858329
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has slight flat spot in tread area.
  24. Pass209,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    209,551 miles
    Test number
    223884357301
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Fail209,551 miles (+10,690)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,551 miles
    Test number
    400831357450
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass198,861 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    198,861 miles
    Test number
    521624707013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail198,849 miles (+18,941)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,849 miles
    Test number
    200003407015
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass179,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    179,908 miles
    Test number
    314587355403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail179,908 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,908 miles
    Test number
    583547255220
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about R736 HKN

Does R736 HKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R736 HKN is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R736 HKN?
The MOT on R736 HKN is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R736 HKN done?
R736 HKN was recorded at 266,624 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
Has R736 HKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R736 HKN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R736 HKN 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 R736 HKN find?
R736 HKN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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