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Volkswagen Transporter

Turquoise and White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S730 JRWMOT history

S730 JRW is a turquoise and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 275,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S730 JRW turquoise Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
275,296 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S730 JRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Turquoise and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S730 JRW was last recorded at 275,296 miles on 13 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2010: 23,697 miles, lower than 239,666 miles on 22 Jan 2010.

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
275,288 miles · 14 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,296 miles
  • 2019 – 275,288 miles
  • 2018 – 269,636 miles
  • 2016 – 264,932 miles
  • 2015 – 262,630 miles
  • 2014 – 258,899 miles
  • 2013 – 257,626 miles
  • 2012 – 252,610 miles
  • 2011 – 243,601 miles
  • 2010 – 23,697 miles
  • 2009 – 235,779 miles
  • 2008 – 229,320 miles
  • 2007 – 229,312 miles
  • 2006 – 223,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,296 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak Radiator
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,296 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    275,296 miles
    Test number
    630696236009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass275,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    275,288 miles
    Test number
    176410884650
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail275,288 miles (+5,652)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,288 miles
    Test number
    842118600402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass269,636 miles (+4,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    269,636 miles
    Test number
    709574753588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

  5. Pass264,932 miles (+2,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    264,932 miles
    Test number
    287537234557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass262,630 miles (+3,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    262,630 miles
    Test number
    965673085098
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass258,899 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    258,899 miles
    Test number
    728271184075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass257,626 miles (+5,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    257,626 miles
    Test number
    517081063043
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  9. Pass252,610 miles (+9,009)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    252,610 miles
    Test number
    878523762024
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  10. Pass243,601 miles (+219,904)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    243,601 miles
    Test number
    427919151009
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight blow exhaust
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  11. Pass23,697 miles (-215,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,697 miles
    Test number
    801066930016
    • NoteSlight blow exhaust

  12. Fail239,666 miles (+3,887)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,666 miles
    Test number
    964672420033
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  13. Pass235,779 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    235,779 miles
    Test number
    334280729077
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail235,768 miles (+6,448)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,768 miles
    Test number
    632079409097
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass229,320 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    229,320 miles
    Test number
    684171818077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail229,312 miles (+5,343)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,312 miles
    Test number
    340159367262
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass223,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    223,969 miles
    Test number
    313271226287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S730 JRW

Does S730 JRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S730 JRW is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S730 JRW?
The MOT on S730 JRW is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S730 JRW done?
S730 JRW was recorded at 275,296 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has S730 JRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S730 JRW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S730 JRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S730 JRW find?
S730 JRW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front coolant leak radiator; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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