Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S73 XNEMOT history
S73 XNE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 196,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 196,051 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S73 XNE
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S73 XNE was last recorded at 196,051 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 196,041 miles · 6 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,051 miles
- 2025 – 194,896 miles
- 2024 – 191,281 miles
- 2023 – 188,956 miles
- 2022 – 188,314 miles
- 2021 – 185,974 miles
- 2020 – 185,727 miles
- 2019 – 183,893 miles
- 2018 – 181,779 miles
- 2017 – 178,382 miles
- 2016 – 174,385 miles
- 2015 – 171,116 miles
- 2014 – 163,572 miles
- 2013 – 154,344 miles
- 2012 – 149,391 miles
- 2011 – 142,771 miles
- 2010 – 133,439 miles
- 2009 – 122,369 miles
- 2007 – 112,571 miles
- 2005 – 94,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,051 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust shield insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,051 miles (+10)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 196,051 miles
- Test number
- 588783713426
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail196,041 miles (+1,145)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,041 miles
- Test number
- 629205852511
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass194,896 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 194,896 miles
- Test number
- 239788778555
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail194,893 miles (+3,612)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,893 miles
- Test number
- 733477232488
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass191,281 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 191,281 miles
- Test number
- 973272395771
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryOffside front drop link bush deteriorated
Fail191,279 miles (+2,323)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,279 miles
- Test number
- 669373005294
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryDown pipe heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside front drop link bush deteriorated
Pass188,956 miles (+642)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 188,956 miles
- Test number
- 767012169748
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass188,314 miles (+2,340)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 188,314 miles
- Test number
- 441197252010
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass185,974 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 185,974 miles
- Test number
- 916629616732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,727 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 185,727 miles
- Test number
- 521686707729
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
Fail185,724 miles (+1,831)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,724 miles
- Test number
- 763565284729
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
Pass183,893 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 183,893 miles
- Test number
- 902314281637
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
- AdvisoryWindscreen has stonechip
Fail183,890 miles (+2,111)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,890 miles
- Test number
- 397975384492
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
- AdvisoryWindscreen has stonechip
Pass181,779 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 181,779 miles
- Test number
- 949503173557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 178,382 miles
- Test number
- 560783061879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,378 miles (+3,993)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,378 miles
- Test number
- 365084299802
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass174,385 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 174,385 miles
- Test number
- 577987489659
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front steering rack end have slight play
Fail174,385 miles (+3,269)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,385 miles
- Test number
- 969227794344
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides of cat (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front steering rack end have slight play
Pass171,116 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 171,116 miles
- Test number
- 987141655035
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail171,109 miles (+7,537)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,109 miles
- Test number
- 845391845092
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass163,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 163,572 miles
- Test number
- 507265834095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,572 miles (+9,228)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,572 miles
- Test number
- 185291134435
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass154,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 154,344 miles
- Test number
- 148194313086
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 516073413057
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass149,391 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 149,391 miles
- Test number
- 129720022429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,330 miles (+6,559)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,330 miles
- Test number
- 326418012081
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass142,771 miles (+9,332)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 142,771 miles
- Test number
- 465935521026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,439 miles (+11,070)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 133,439 miles
- Test number
- 150187920423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,369 miles (+9,798)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 122,369 miles
- Test number
- 233679329091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,571 miles (+17,763)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 112,571 miles
- Test number
- 450956967115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 94,808 miles
- Test number
- 691887175291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S73 XNE
- Does S73 XNE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 XNE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S73 XNE?
- The MOT on S73 XNE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S73 XNE done?
- S73 XNE was recorded at 196,051 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
- Has S73 XNE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S73 XNE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S73 XNE 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 S73 XNE find?
- S73 XNE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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