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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S728 SVMMOT history

S728 SVM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S728 SVM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,087 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S728 SVM
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S728 SVM was last recorded at 168,087 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2019: 163,500 miles, lower than 206,360 miles on 20 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,525 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
562 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,087 miles
  • 2025 – 167,525 miles
  • 2024 – 167,508 miles
  • 2023 – 166,829 miles
  • 2022 – 166,157 miles
  • 2021 – 164,716 miles
  • 2019 – 163,500 miles
  • 2018 – 206,360 miles
  • 2017 – 204,135 miles
  • 2016 – 202,137 miles
  • 2015 – 200,227 miles
  • 2014 – 189,626 miles
  • 2013 – 176,038 miles
  • 2012 – 160,944 miles
  • 2011 – 148,460 miles
  • 2010 – 135,348 miles
  • 2009 – 124,610 miles
  • 2008 – 113,686 miles
  • 2007 – 101,147 miles
  • 2006 – 88,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D_bush (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside front inner arch corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,087 miles
    Test number
    367517433283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D_bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,087 miles (+562)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,087 miles
    Test number
    699739591251
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D_bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,525 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,525 miles
    Test number
    620977733732
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded.

  4. Pass167,508 miles (+679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,508 miles
    Test number
    258505609303
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch corroded slightly

  5. Pass166,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,829 miles
    Test number
    415341222417
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail166,829 miles (+672)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,829 miles
    Test number
    578062793311
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass166,157 miles (+111)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,157 miles
    Test number
    343870917741
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box blowing slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

  8. Fail166,046 miles (+1,330)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,046 miles
    Test number
    757455195109
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside step holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear cross member holed (6.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing but has enough oil in.

  9. Pass164,716 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,716 miles
    Test number
    154914719247
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail164,716 miles (+1,216)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,716 miles
    Test number
    468429169814
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass163,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,500 miles
    Test number
    327324031232
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle has slight corrosion

  12. Fail163,500 miles (-42,860)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,500 miles
    Test number
    654374278868
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle has slight corrosion

  13. Pass206,360 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    206,360 miles
    Test number
    633674449923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel

  14. Fail206,360 miles (+2,225)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,360 miles
    Test number
    341143606587
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel

  15. Pass204,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    204,135 miles
    Test number
    647596203204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail204,135 miles (+1,998)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,135 miles
    Test number
    719853391406
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass202,137 miles (+1,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    202,137 miles
    Test number
    148411008933
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass200,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    200,227 miles
    Test number
    906211730407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin holes leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp is loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and slightly pitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  19. Fail200,226 miles (+10,600)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,226 miles
    Test number
    431582964752
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both are perished down to cords (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin holes leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp is loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and slightly pitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  20. Pass189,626 miles (+13,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    189,626 miles
    Test number
    857637074292
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass176,038 miles (+15,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    176,038 miles
    Test number
    518667273289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass160,944 miles (+12,484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    160,944 miles
    Test number
    467959872261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass148,460 miles (+13,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    148,460 miles
    Test number
    296551181291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass135,348 miles (+10,738)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    135,348 miles
    Test number
    924795370271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,610 miles (+10,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    873630389254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass113,686 miles (+12,539)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    113,686 miles
    Test number
    234735478285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,147 miles (+12,204)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    412006177237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,943 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    141212186213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail88,942 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    142198776261
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S728 SVM

Does S728 SVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S728 SVM is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S728 SVM?
The MOT on S728 SVM is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S728 SVM done?
S728 SVM was recorded at 168,087 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has S728 SVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S728 SVM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S728 SVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S728 SVM find?
S728 SVM passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d_bush.

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