
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass260,563 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 260,563 miles
- Test number
- 306790338830
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
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
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
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
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))
Pass254,493 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 254,493 miles
- Test number
- 100937207962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass254,056 miles (+4,184)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 254,056 miles
- Test number
- 145529470311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,872 miles (+14,309)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 249,872 miles
- Test number
- 147530964238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,563 miles (+4,786)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 235,563 miles
- Test number
- 387471013228
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Pass209,551 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 209,551 miles
- Test number
- 223884357301
- NoteOil leak
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
Pass198,861 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 198,861 miles
- Test number
- 521624707013
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass179,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 179,908 miles
- Test number
- 314587355403
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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