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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R736 KAWMOT history

R736 KAW is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 285,280 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

R736 KAW orange Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2024
Mileage
285,280 km
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,669 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R736 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R736 KAW was last recorded at 285,280 km on 3 Jul 2023, 2,489 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,791 km · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,489 km
Average per year
6,669 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 285,280 km
  • 2022 – 282,791 km
  • 2021 – 276,198 km
  • 2016 – 239,934 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,280 km
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,280 km (+2,489)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    285,280 km
    Test number
    822408005009
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass282,791 km (+472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    282,791 km
    Test number
    181067977002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail282,319 km (+6,121)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,319 km
    Test number
    506207976080
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass276,198 km (+1,935)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    276,198 km
    Test number
    670001188939
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail274,263 km7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,263 km
    Test number
    810199478689
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cracked (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill rusted through not within pescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Pass260,009 miles (+366)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    260,009 miles
    Test number
    329423071504
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass259,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    259,643 miles
    Test number
    306746610964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail259,643 miles (+6,441)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,643 miles
    Test number
    159740335506
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass253,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    253,202 miles
    Test number
    517149884658
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass239,934 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    239,934 km
    Test number
    700611828766
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  11. Fail239,934 km3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,934 km
    Test number
    766166867148
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  12. Fail239,934 km (+10)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,934 km
    Test number
    929126187203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  13. Fail239,924 km11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,924 km
    Test number
    258261895510
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about R736 KAW

Does R736 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R736 KAW expired on 2 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R736 KAW?
The MOT on R736 KAW expired on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R736 KAW done?
R736 KAW was recorded at 285,280 km at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 6,669 km a year.
Has R736 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R736 KAW has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R736 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 R736 KAW find?
R736 KAW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall.

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