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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S729 JRWMOT history

S729 JRW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

S729 JRW red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2024
Mileage
133,794 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 JRW
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
19 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 JRW was last recorded at 133,794 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,791 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,794 miles
  • 2022 – 133,791 miles
  • 2021 – 133,780 miles
  • 2020 – 133,776 miles
  • 2019 – 133,750 miles
  • 2018 – 133,671 miles
  • 2017 – 132,905 miles
  • 2016 – 130,654 miles
  • 2015 – 129,820 miles
  • 2014 – 129,381 miles
  • 2013 – 128,198 miles
  • 2012 – 125,332 miles
  • 2011 – 123,035 miles
  • 2010 – 120,160 miles
  • 2009 – 116,410 miles
  • 2008 – 111,822 miles
  • 2007 – 107,883 miles
  • 2006 – 104,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,794 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,794 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    219094668465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  2. Pass133,791 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,791 miles
    Test number
    995417058123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,780 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,780 miles
    Test number
    163015733771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,776 miles (+26)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,776 miles
    Test number
    809907535972
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass133,750 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,750 miles
    Test number
    434221106384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    889419348923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,671 miles (+766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    618441844958
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass132,905 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,905 miles
    Test number
    351373383635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,654 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    812741993796
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass129,820 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,820 miles
    Test number
    817713515529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,381 miles (+1,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,381 miles
    Test number
    346600604311
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass128,198 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,198 miles
    Test number
    555639693243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,532 miles (+2,200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,532 miles
    Test number
    699761283272
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass125,332 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    677290602393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,322 miles (+2,287)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    169223782219
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass123,035 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,035 miles
    Test number
    695286181288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail123,018 miles (+2,858)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,018 miles
    Test number
    525507371263
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass120,160 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    454795870270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,068 miles (+3,658)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,068 miles
    Test number
    763068460248
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass116,410 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    116,410 miles
    Test number
    340752969465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,822 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,822 miles
    Test number
    364931578288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,883 miles (+3,769)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    107,883 miles
    Test number
    300845567253
    • NoteNumber plate lights dull
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp lens cracked

  23. Pass104,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    121569576215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S729 JRW

Does S729 JRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S729 JRW expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S729 JRW?
The MOT on S729 JRW expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S729 JRW done?
S729 JRW was recorded at 133,794 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 1,748 miles a year.
Has S729 JRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 JRW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S729 JRW 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 S729 JRW find?
S729 JRW passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake load sensing valve stiff.

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