Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S740 LGFMOT history
S740 LGF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 157,326 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S740 LGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S740 LGF was last recorded at 157,326 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2012: 102,868 miles, lower than 183,803 miles on 19 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,656 miles · 7 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 670 miles
- Average per year
- 1,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,326 miles
- 2024 – 156,656 miles
- 2023 – 155,899 miles
- 2021 – 155,170 miles
- 2020 – 152,067 miles
- 2019 – 149,168 miles
- 2018 – 144,432 miles
- 2017 – 139,976 miles
- 2016 – 135,674 miles
- 2015 – 128,812 miles
- 2014 – 123,226 miles
- 2013 – 114,284 miles
- 2012 – 102,868 miles
- 2011 – 183,803 miles
- 2009 – 170,091 miles
- 2008 – 157,473 miles
- 2007 – 134,115 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 804810038673
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,326 miles (+670)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 157,326 miles
- Test number
- 945384420418
- AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass156,656 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 156,656 miles
- Test number
- 456122455611
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail156,650 miles (+751)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,650 miles
- Test number
- 573599220716
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass155,899 miles (+729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 155,899 miles
- Test number
- 653126587494
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,170 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 155,170 miles
- Test number
- 577954707597
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail155,149 miles (+3,082)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,149 miles
- Test number
- 211237583088
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,067 miles (+2,899)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,067 miles
- Test number
- 568890294058
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,168 miles (+4,736)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 149,168 miles
- Test number
- 813479428828
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,432 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 144,432 miles
- Test number
- 779637112621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,421 miles (+4,445)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,421 miles
- Test number
- 337090263401
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass139,976 miles (+4,302)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 139,976 miles
- Test number
- 695339097988
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES AND DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass135,674 miles (+6,862)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 135,674 miles
- Test number
- 756993807453
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass128,812 miles (+5,586)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 128,812 miles
- Test number
- 313258868880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,226 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,226 miles
- Test number
- 147891324234
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass123,226 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 123,226 miles
- Test number
- 759651824201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,224 miles (+8,940)9 failures12 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,224 miles
- Test number
- 289885504289
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteCoolant temperature light on dash
- NoteNSF tyre heavily cracked/perished on outer side wall
- NoteOil warning light on dash
- NoteUnable to open tailgate (secured in closed position)
Pass114,284 miles (+44)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 114,284 miles
- Test number
- 888385713100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail114,240 miles (+11,372)9 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,240 miles
- Test number
- 356944813184
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside 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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass102,868 miles (-80,935)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 102,868 miles
- Test number
- 187275812119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,803 miles (+465)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 183,803 miles
- Test number
- 318038271021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight brake pedal creep
Fail183,338 miles (+13,247)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,338 miles
- Test number
- 908364761002
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight brake pedal creep
Pass170,091 miles (+12,618)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 170,091 miles
- Test number
- 950008469250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,473 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 157,473 miles
- Test number
- 821131138237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,472 miles (+23,357)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,472 miles
- Test number
- 904331028280
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureHeadlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,115 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 134,115 miles
- Test number
- 490151017066
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about S740 LGF
- Does S740 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 LGF is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S740 LGF?
- The MOT on S740 LGF is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S740 LGF done?
- S740 LGF was recorded at 157,326 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
- Has S740 LGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S740 LGF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S740 LGF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S740 LGF find?
- S740 LGF passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear.
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