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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S720 NGNMOT history

S720 NGN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S720 NGN red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,360 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 NGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 NGN was last recorded at 167,360 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,237 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,123 miles
Average per year
6,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,360 miles
  • 2024 – 164,237 miles
  • 2023 – 160,374 miles
  • 2022 – 154,742 miles
  • 2021 – 147,092 miles
  • 2020 – 140,584 miles
  • 2019 – 134,858 miles
  • 2018 – 126,204 miles
  • 2017 – 115,859 miles
  • 2016 – 104,198 miles
  • 2015 – 93,346 miles
  • 2014 – 82,097 miles
  • 2013 – 71,290 miles
  • 2012 – 63,211 miles
  • 2011 – 57,330 miles
  • 2010 – 55,749 miles
  • 2009 – 54,496 miles
  • 2008 – 53,113 miles
  • 2007 – 50,495 miles
  • 2006 – 41,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,360 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,360 miles (+3,123)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,360 miles
    Test number
    466839732877
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass164,237 miles (+3,863)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,237 miles
    Test number
    130423078048
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass160,374 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,374 miles
    Test number
    449583746662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail160,363 miles (+5,621)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,363 miles
    Test number
    711359170026
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass154,742 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,742 miles
    Test number
    238994850660
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail154,739 miles (+7,647)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,739 miles
    Test number
    404511656079
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass147,092 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    416830506311
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail147,092 miles (+6,508)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    128150329003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass140,584 miles (+5,726)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,584 miles
    Test number
    363652887798
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass134,858 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,858 miles
    Test number
    799166605586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail134,858 miles (+8,654)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,858 miles
    Test number
    602313673726
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass126,204 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    636818079590
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail126,204 miles (+10,345)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    827791607520
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass115,859 miles (+11,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,859 miles
    Test number
    853115784848
    • 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)

  15. Pass104,198 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    714126312966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,346 miles (+11,249)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    744181766224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    448891404486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,097 miles (+10,807)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    507741704366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass71,290 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    268281903335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,211 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,211 miles
    Test number
    767415122377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,330 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,330 miles
    Test number
    788040501371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,749 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,749 miles
    Test number
    203878370279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    234643179250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,496 miles (+1,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    844582079278
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass53,113 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,113 miles
    Test number
    463950288249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,495 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,495 miles
    Test number
    862292867275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    332060496205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S720 NGN

Does S720 NGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S720 NGN is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S720 NGN?
The MOT on S720 NGN is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S720 NGN done?
S720 NGN was recorded at 167,360 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
Has S720 NGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 NGN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S720 NGN 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 NGN find?
S720 NGN passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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