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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S728 GUAMOT history

S728 GUA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S728 GUA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
181,276 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S728 GUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S728 GUA was last recorded at 181,276 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,287 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,989 miles
Average per year
5,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,276 miles
  • 2025 – 177,287 miles
  • 2024 – 171,038 miles
  • 2020 – 169,798 miles
  • 2018 – 169,707 miles
  • 2016 – 169,522 miles
  • 2014 – 168,430 miles
  • 2013 – 161,896 miles
  • 2012 – 153,112 miles
  • 2011 – 143,086 miles
  • 2010 – 136,424 miles
  • 2009 – 122,677 miles
  • 2008 – 111,487 miles
  • 2007 – 97,062 miles
  • 2006 – 77,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,276 miles (+3,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    181,276 miles
    Test number
    979456424635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,287 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,287 miles
    Test number
    848401946107
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail177,252 miles (+6,214)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,252 miles
    Test number
    755376608593
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When Indicator or Position Light Engaged (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass171,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,038 miles
    Test number
    752221040090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,038 miles (+1,240)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,038 miles
    Test number
    732162341296
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass169,798 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,798 miles
    Test number
    996625819056
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail169,798 miles (+91)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,798 miles
    Test number
    197738681066
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass169,707 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,707 miles
    Test number
    365714941440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,522 miles (+1,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,522 miles
    Test number
    639201395824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  10. Pass168,430 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    168,430 miles
    Test number
    878974724361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,896 miles (+8,784)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    161,896 miles
    Test number
    979285613321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    153,112 miles
    Test number
    766309612301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,112 miles (+10,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,112 miles
    Test number
    488174312338
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass143,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    143,086 miles
    Test number
    285202311376
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail143,086 miles (+6,662)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,086 miles
    Test number
    129956101376
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass136,424 miles (+13,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    136,424 miles
    Test number
    361092770449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    241235499122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,677 miles (+11,190)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    660304199121
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  19. Pass111,487 miles (+14,425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    113466908129
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  20. Pass97,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,062 miles
    Test number
    871445087020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,062 miles (+19,711)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,062 miles
    Test number
    654255287039
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass77,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    494157786049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S728 GUA

Does S728 GUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S728 GUA is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S728 GUA?
The MOT on S728 GUA is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S728 GUA done?
S728 GUA was recorded at 181,276 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,157 miles a year.
Has S728 GUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S728 GUA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S728 GUA 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 S728 GUA find?
S728 GUA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.

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