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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S745 GUAMOT history

S745 GUA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S745 GUA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,440 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 GUA
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
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 GUA was last recorded at 162,440 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,740 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
700 miles
Average per year
2,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,440 miles
  • 2025 – 161,740 miles
  • 2024 – 160,953 miles
  • 2023 – 160,259 miles
  • 2022 – 159,157 miles
  • 2021 – 157,571 miles
  • 2020 – 154,892 miles
  • 2019 – 151,601 miles
  • 2018 – 147,961 miles
  • 2017 – 145,592 miles
  • 2016 – 142,375 miles
  • 2015 – 137,561 miles
  • 2014 – 133,969 miles
  • 2013 – 129,780 miles
  • 2012 – 125,612 miles
  • 2011 – 123,757 miles
  • 2010 – 122,532 miles
  • 2009 – 120,672 miles
  • 2008 – 115,123 miles
  • 2007 – 114,153 miles
  • 2006 – 112,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,440 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,440 miles (+700)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,440 miles
    Test number
    904169473641
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,740 miles (+787)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,740 miles
    Test number
    386355233730
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass160,953 miles (+694)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,953 miles
    Test number
    398599789016
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,259 miles (+1,102)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,259 miles
    Test number
    323423305748
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass159,157 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,157 miles
    Test number
    651682695884
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass157,571 miles (+2,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,571 miles
    Test number
    665708364229
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,892 miles (+3,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,892 miles
    Test number
    940051309652
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,601 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,601 miles
    Test number
    357835300901
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Corner + centre stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,601 miles (+3,640)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,601 miles
    Test number
    692969341339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Corner + centre stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,961 miles (+2,369)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,961 miles
    Test number
    337342848387
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass145,592 miles (+3,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,592 miles
    Test number
    943468473846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Winscreen has a small crack outside swept area not in drivers view

  12. Pass142,375 miles (+4,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,375 miles
    Test number
    111489551900
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass137,561 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,561 miles
    Test number
    703251961121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass133,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    133,969 miles
    Test number
    427867274247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,969 miles (+4,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,969 miles
    Test number
    496967274286
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass129,780 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    889694053291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass125,612 miles (+1,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    385430472480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass123,757 miles (+1,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,757 miles
    Test number
    308444161232
    • NoteMetal brake pipes and ferrules heverly greast

  19. Pass122,532 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,532 miles
    Test number
    583334270205
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass120,672 miles (+5,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,672 miles
    Test number
    661539769259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass115,123 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    543939568277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass114,153 miles (+1,299)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    114,153 miles
    Test number
    222394477275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePower steering drive-belt loose

  23. Pass112,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    112,854 miles
    Test number
    913988476216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,854 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,854 miles
    Test number
    873251976217
    • DangerousBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Questions about S745 GUA

Does S745 GUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 GUA is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 GUA?
The MOT on S745 GUA is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 GUA done?
S745 GUA was recorded at 162,440 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,476 miles a year.
Has S745 GUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 GUA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S745 GUA 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 S745 GUA find?
S745 GUA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, and 3 more.

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