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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S727 KUGMOT history

S727 KUG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S727 KUG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
209,846 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S727 KUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S727 KUG was last recorded at 209,846 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,753 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,093 miles
Average per year
4,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,846 miles
  • 2024 – 208,753 miles
  • 2023 – 206,403 miles
  • 2022 – 204,276 miles
  • 2021 – 203,291 miles
  • 2020 – 201,652 miles
  • 2019 – 197,886 miles
  • 2018 – 195,039 miles
  • 2017 – 191,734 miles
  • 2016 – 187,926 miles
  • 2015 – 183,809 miles
  • 2014 – 178,509 miles
  • 2013 – 170,174 miles
  • 2010 – 160,809 miles
  • 2009 – 153,051 miles
  • 2008 – 146,476 miles
  • 2007 – 139,060 miles
  • 2006 – 125,443 miles
  • 2005 – 114,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,846 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,846 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    209,846 miles
    Test number
    745399543609
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass208,753 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    208,753 miles
    Test number
    678716029231
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded not prescribed area

  3. Fail208,741 miles (+2,338)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,741 miles
    Test number
    411219025870
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components

  4. Pass206,403 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    206,403 miles
    Test number
    510084051640
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass204,276 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    204,276 miles
    Test number
    140398752513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside, body work and suspension components

  6. Fail204,246 miles (+955)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,246 miles
    Test number
    924343478725
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside, body work and suspension components

  7. Pass203,291 miles (+1,639)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,291 miles
    Test number
    901981570248
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  8. Pass201,652 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    201,652 miles
    Test number
    959217445725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail201,640 miles (+3,754)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,640 miles
    Test number
    910062306502
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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))

  10. Pass197,886 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    197,886 miles
    Test number
    258955344302
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Fail197,846 miles (+2,807)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,846 miles
    Test number
    195581016400
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Pass195,039 miles (+3,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,039 miles
    Test number
    725130068909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper bar corroded

  13. Pass191,734 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    191,734 miles
    Test number
    283206215175
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFootbrake efficiency just on limit (52%)

  14. Fail191,725 miles (+3,799)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,725 miles
    Test number
    730598609553
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass187,926 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    187,926 miles
    Test number
    750474233573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass183,809 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    183,809 miles
    Test number
    810708948087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass178,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    178,509 miles
    Test number
    816287284235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail178,509 miles (+8,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,509 miles
    Test number
    827733484200
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  19. Pass170,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    170,174 miles
    Test number
    558342463264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail170,174 miles (+9,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,174 miles
    Test number
    247172263231
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass160,809 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    160,809 miles
    Test number
    174964560356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass153,051 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    153,051 miles
    Test number
    413751749423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail146,476 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,476 miles
    Test number
    711949138386
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass146,476 miles (+7,416)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    146,476 miles
    Test number
    763919338388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass139,060 miles (+13,617)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    483230537368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass125,443 miles (+10,534)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    382379376187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass114,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    114,909 miles
    Test number
    832246365113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S727 KUG

Does S727 KUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S727 KUG is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S727 KUG?
The MOT on S727 KUG is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S727 KUG done?
S727 KUG was recorded at 209,846 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,638 miles a year.
Has S727 KUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S727 KUG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S727 KUG 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 S727 KUG find?
S727 KUG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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