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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S731 XUGMOT history

S731 XUG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S731 XUG red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,083 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S731 XUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S731 XUG was last recorded at 102,083 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,082 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,083 miles
  • 2025 – 98,795 miles
  • 2024 – 96,138 miles
  • 2023 – 93,848 miles
  • 2022 – 93,290 miles
  • 2021 – 90,743 miles
  • 2020 – 87,363 miles
  • 2019 – 86,017 miles
  • 2018 – 83,222 miles
  • 2017 – 80,138 miles
  • 2016 – 78,514 miles
  • 2015 – 77,057 miles
  • 2014 – 74,847 miles
  • 2013 – 72,271 miles
  • 2012 – 69,468 miles
  • 2011 – 64,727 miles
  • 2010 – 57,732 miles
  • 2009 – 48,054 miles
  • 2008 – 41,609 miles
  • 2007 – 34,872 miles
  • 2006 – 31,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,083 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,083 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,083 miles
    Test number
    562826409606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,082 miles (+3,287)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,082 miles
    Test number
    770067437485
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low ns & os (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass98,795 miles (+2,657)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,795 miles
    Test number
    755323446614
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,138 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,138 miles
    Test number
    697292241602
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail96,138 miles (+2,290)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,138 miles
    Test number
    200274851669
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass93,848 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    460269727168
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    768514054453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAreas of light corrosion around vehicle

  8. Fail93,290 miles (+2,547)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    772432786606
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAreas of light corrosion around vehicle

  9. Pass90,743 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,743 miles
    Test number
    233830069688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,363 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,363 miles
    Test number
    949658762109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,359 miles (+1,342)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    727288343309
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass86,017 miles (+2,795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    930343163592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass83,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    369280526146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,222 miles (+3,084)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    958487095687
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass80,138 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    995157196613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,514 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    259487790010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    215550115104
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Fail77,057 miles (+2,210)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    706930115196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass74,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    238854114424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail74,847 miles (+2,576)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    938384814141
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass72,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    106911703183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,271 miles (+2,803)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    939490903183
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass69,468 miles (+4,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    236824112476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass64,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    779389201150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,727 miles (+6,995)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    619399101135
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteN/s fog inop
    • NoteN/s/f lower balljoint gaitor split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low/cracking
    • NoteO/s/f door check strap not holding
    • NoteRear inner pads look low
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms
    • NoteTapping noise from engine

  26. Pass57,732 miles (+9,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    730914100144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,054 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    163165609164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,609 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    753078408196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,872 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    840056107168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    881404326187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S731 XUG

Does S731 XUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S731 XUG is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S731 XUG?
The MOT on S731 XUG is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S731 XUG done?
S731 XUG was recorded at 102,083 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,456 miles a year.
Has S731 XUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S731 XUG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S731 XUG 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 S731 XUG find?
S731 XUG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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