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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S725 LGFMOT history

S725 LGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

S725 LGF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
209,878 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 LGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 LGF was last recorded at 209,878 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,556 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
5,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,878 miles
  • 2022 – 209,556 miles
  • 2021 – 207,418 miles
  • 2020 – 207,397 miles
  • 2019 – 190,612 miles
  • 2018 – 184,948 miles
  • 2017 – 179,893 miles
  • 2016 – 173,724 miles
  • 2015 – 171,015 miles
  • 2014 – 171,014 miles
  • 2012 – 170,765 miles
  • 2011 – 163,684 miles
  • 2010 – 156,955 miles
  • 2009 – 141,433 miles
  • 2008 – 130,197 miles
  • 2007 – 125,672 miles
  • 2006 – 117,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,878 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,878 miles (+322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    209,878 miles
    Test number
    863610028563
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,556 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    209,556 miles
    Test number
    354593357316
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass207,418 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    207,418 miles
    Test number
    395515901800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail207,411 miles (+14)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,411 miles
    Test number
    417713827336
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Steering column (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail207,397 miles (+16,785)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,397 miles
    Test number
    372778679820
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,612 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,612 miles
    Test number
    893501164380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail190,611 miles (+5,663)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,611 miles
    Test number
    459528213241
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit secondary battery (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    184,948 miles
    Test number
    901166615669
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail184,948 miles (+5,055)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,948 miles
    Test number
    730828030098
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass179,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    179,893 miles
    Test number
    147808735654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail179,893 miles (+6,169)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,893 miles
    Test number
    773440959088
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass173,724 miles (+2,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    173,724 miles
    Test number
    944978122712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass171,015 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    171,015 miles
    Test number
    809329325139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail171,015 miles (+1)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,015 miles
    Test number
    546438725105
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail171,014 miles1 dangerous8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,014 miles
    Test number
    195025305129
    • DangerousBrake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass171,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    171,014 miles
    Test number
    839240224185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail171,014 miles (+249)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,014 miles
    Test number
    568989114182
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass170,765 miles (+7,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    170,765 miles
    Test number
    607946512110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass163,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    163,684 miles
    Test number
    276884621499
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail163,684 miles (+6,729)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,684 miles
    Test number
    459708811180
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass156,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    156,955 miles
    Test number
    660860120191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail156,955 miles (+15,522)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,955 miles
    Test number
    991659310137
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass141,433 miles (+11,236)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    873347319113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass130,197 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    130,197 miles
    Test number
    972609518184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail130,196 miles (+4,524)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,196 miles
    Test number
    954346418194
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass125,672 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    125,672 miles
    Test number
    990941077156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass117,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    117,525 miles
    Test number
    791149686191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S725 LGF

Does S725 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S725 LGF expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S725 LGF?
The MOT on S725 LGF expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S725 LGF done?
S725 LGF was recorded at 209,878 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
Has S725 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 LGF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S725 LGF 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 S725 LGF find?
S725 LGF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch weeping.

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