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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S720 GDVMOT history

S720 GDV is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

S720 GDV orange Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,792 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 GDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 GDV was last recorded at 188,792 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,746 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,792 miles
  • 2025 – 188,746 miles
  • 2023 – 185,217 miles
  • 2022 – 179,491 miles
  • 2021 – 172,451 miles
  • 2020 – 171,200 miles
  • 2019 – 164,262 miles
  • 2018 – 154,449 miles
  • 2016 – 153,803 miles
  • 2015 – 152,609 miles
  • 2014 – 151,254 miles
  • 2013 – 150,556 miles
  • 2012 – 150,268 miles
  • 2010 – 148,327 miles
  • 2009 – 145,626 miles
  • 2008 – 139,352 miles
  • 2007 – 131,276 miles
  • 2006 – 125,042 miles
  • 2005 – 105,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,792 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,792 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,792 miles
    Test number
    912757310586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass188,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,746 miles
    Test number
    438522308315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    697021336634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,217 miles (+5,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,217 miles
    Test number
    271448897134
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  5. Pass179,491 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,491 miles
    Test number
    713985947508
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail179,491 miles (+7,040)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,491 miles
    Test number
    493927834696
    • MajorNearside 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass172,451 miles (+1,251)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    172,451 miles
    Test number
    484007040546
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass171,200 miles (+6,938)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    171,200 miles
    Test number
    433177424696
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,262 miles (+9,813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,262 miles
    Test number
    964301087950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,449 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,449 miles
    Test number
    848142670318
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFootbrake rubber showing slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryFront tyre starting to get lower on edge
    • AdvisoryRack mounting bushes showing slight deterioration
    • AdvisorySills/wheelboxes showing slight corrosion/corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly chipped in various places

  11. Fail154,444 miles (+641)5 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,444 miles
    Test number
    512914142665
    • FailureHorn is a gong (1.6.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelbox (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both have slight play/play (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs showing slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryFootbrake rubber showing slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryFront tyre starting to get lower on edge
    • AdvisoryN/s front wiper split
    • AdvisoryRack mounting bushes showing slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryRear wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryScrew in n/s front tyre
    • AdvisorySills/wheelboxes showing slight corrosion/corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly chipped in various places

  12. Pass153,803 miles (+1,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,803 miles
    Test number
    719193669292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding.

  13. Pass152,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,609 miles
    Test number
    822039855086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,609 miles (+1,355)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,609 miles
    Test number
    352603384970
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  15. Pass151,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    151,254 miles
    Test number
    727333894002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,254 miles (+698)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,254 miles
    Test number
    616503794041
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass150,556 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    150,556 miles
    Test number
    255790043089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass150,268 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    150,268 miles
    Test number
    757094632050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail150,266 miles (+1,939)8 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,266 miles
    Test number
    278906922087
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass148,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    148,327 miles
    Test number
    393309440344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,327 miles (+2,701)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,327 miles
    Test number
    492589740310
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail145,626 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,626 miles
    Test number
    254717829359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass145,626 miles (+6,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    145,626 miles
    Test number
    872567029376
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass139,352 miles (+8,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    139,352 miles
    Test number
    464146438495
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass131,276 miles (+6,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    131,276 miles
    Test number
    151524457396
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass125,042 miles (+19,909)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    661088236316
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s and o/s steering rack inner joints slight wear

  27. Pass105,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    105,133 miles
    Test number
    500156545377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail105,133 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,133 miles
    Test number
    863256645331
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about S720 GDV

Does S720 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S720 GDV is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S720 GDV?
The MOT on S720 GDV is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S720 GDV done?
S720 GDV was recorded at 188,792 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has S720 GDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 GDV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S720 GDV 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 S720 GDV find?
S720 GDV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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