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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S740 LCYMOT history

S740 LCY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

S740 LCY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
145,220 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 LCY was last recorded at 145,220 miles on 3 Aug 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,219 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,220 miles
  • 2022 – 140,874 miles
  • 2021 – 138,405 miles
  • 2020 – 135,122 miles
  • 2019 – 131,941 miles
  • 2018 – 128,496 miles
  • 2017 – 123,163 miles
  • 2016 – 116,766 miles
  • 2015 – 111,437 miles
  • 2014 – 109,291 miles
  • 2013 – 104,955 miles
  • 2012 – 100,757 miles
  • 2011 – 94,709 miles
  • 2010 – 93,976 miles
  • 2009 – 91,619 miles
  • 2008 – 89,312 miles
  • 2007 – 84,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded (outside the prescribed area)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded (outside the prescribed area)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeatshield rattling on the exhaustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Coolant leak front of the engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded but outside the prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,220 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,220 miles
    Test number
    764190715925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded (outside the prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded (outside the prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield rattling on the exhaust

  2. Fail145,219 miles (+4,345)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,219 miles
    Test number
    872834471439
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded (outside the prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded (outside the prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield rattling on the exhaust

  3. Pass140,874 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,874 miles
    Test number
    796321938965
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass138,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,405 miles
    Test number
    181558748799
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Fail138,405 miles (+3,283)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,405 miles
    Test number
    517055633498
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth,centre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,122 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    626257369523
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front of the engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis outrigger corroded but outside the prescribed area
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail135,121 miles (+3,180)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,121 miles
    Test number
    638719795791
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front of the engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis outrigger corroded but outside the prescribed area
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass131,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,941 miles
    Test number
    817299778914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,941 miles (+3,445)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,941 miles
    Test number
    984486534360
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,496 miles
    Test number
    481408135473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail128,496 miles (+5,333)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,496 miles
    Test number
    919960281591
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass123,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,163 miles
    Test number
    341232143351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail123,163 miles (+6,397)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,163 miles
    Test number
    207012630836
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass116,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,766 miles
    Test number
    388143282876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail116,766 miles (+5,329)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,766 miles
    Test number
    917586886642
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass111,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,437 miles
    Test number
    438629105033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,437 miles (+2,146)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,437 miles
    Test number
    168999405050
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass109,291 miles (+4,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    149431314046
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,955 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    508345513002
    • NoteItems removed from interior mirror & of the top of dashbaord prior to test

  20. Fail104,955 miles (+4,198)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    347204413099
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from interior mirror & of the top of dashbaord prior to test
    • NoteWill require rear brake discs when pads replaced (scored)

  21. Pass100,757 miles (+6,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    916513112050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass94,709 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,709 miles
    Test number
    997757911021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass93,976 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,976 miles
    Test number
    230909860410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,619 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    164333459143
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  25. Fail91,606 miles (+2,294)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    693547149185
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  26. Pass89,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    721579148121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,312 miles (+4,562)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    912232948132
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass84,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    913170117062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,750 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    500888307014
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  30. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    452980145491
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  31. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    591920245333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S740 LCY

Does S740 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 LCY expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 LCY?
The MOT on S740 LCY expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 LCY done?
S740 LCY was recorded at 145,220 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2023, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has S740 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 LCY has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S740 LCY 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 S740 LCY find?
S740 LCY passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn; nearside front inner sill corroded (outside the prescribed area), and 3 more.

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