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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S712 DPNMOT history

S712 DPN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 136,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S712 DPN grey 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
136,015 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S712 DPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S712 DPN was last recorded at 136,015 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,013 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,015 miles
  • 2025 – 134,196 miles
  • 2024 – 133,988 miles
  • 2023 – 133,811 miles
  • 2022 – 133,365 miles
  • 2021 – 133,096 miles
  • 2020 – 132,846 miles
  • 2019 – 131,973 miles
  • 2018 – 130,669 miles
  • 2017 – 125,018 miles
  • 2016 – 123,020 miles
  • 2015 – 121,444 miles
  • 2014 – 119,269 miles
  • 2013 – 117,117 miles
  • 2012 – 115,403 miles
  • 2011 – 113,995 miles
  • 2009 – 111,070 miles
  • 2008 – 107,114 miles
  • 2007 – 102,998 miles
  • 2006 – 97,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,015 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,015 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,015 miles
    Test number
    614573747592
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail136,013 miles (+1,817)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    582153529563
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Seat belt buckle damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill below door with in 30 cm of seat belt fitting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,196 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,196 miles
    Test number
    943892734957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    656500966559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,988 miles (+177)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    511968040431
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass133,811 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    105058335570
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail133,799 miles (+434)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,799 miles
    Test number
    981484359359
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Fuel hose leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,365 miles
    Test number
    793052245946
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail133,365 miles (+269)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,365 miles
    Test number
    481212236542
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass133,096 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,096 miles
    Test number
    658739597160
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail133,096 miles (+250)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,096 miles
    Test number
    154349165044
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass132,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    444218110825
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion around vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside side door not opening from outside.

  13. Fail132,846 miles (+873)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    850712306381
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion around vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside side door not opening from outside.

  14. Pass131,973 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,973 miles
    Test number
    364026380486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail131,943 miles (+1,274)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,943 miles
    Test number
    483843242192
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass130,669 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,669 miles
    Test number
    478779540942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail130,668 miles (+5,650)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,668 miles
    Test number
    212533631879
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass125,018 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    160088067187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail125,016 miles (+1,996)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,016 miles
    Test number
    667435153215
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass123,020 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,020 miles
    Test number
    902053182851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Fail123,018 miles (+1,574)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,018 miles
    Test number
    477339444359
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass121,444 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,444 miles
    Test number
    236879565074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail121,438 miles (+2,169)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,438 miles
    Test number
    165513365403
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass119,269 miles (+2,152)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    807220974030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass117,117 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,117 miles
    Test number
    985767473082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass115,403 miles (+1,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    106519172026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre splitting

  27. Pass113,995 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    308802511080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass111,070 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    111,070 miles
    Test number
    811628749378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass107,114 miles (+4,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    133673628331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass102,998 miles (+5,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    464610117400
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass97,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    463144306410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail97,723 miles (+2,510)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    194593706370
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Pass95,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    242453376471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S712 DPN

Does S712 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S712 DPN is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S712 DPN?
The MOT on S712 DPN 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 S712 DPN done?
S712 DPN was recorded at 136,015 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,016 miles a year.
Has S712 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S712 DPN has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S712 DPN 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 S712 DPN find?
S712 DPN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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