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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S745 LGFMOT history

S745 LGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 228,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S745 LGF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
228,320 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 LGF
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 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 LGF was last recorded at 228,320 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2020: 218,507 miles, lower than 222,989 miles on 7 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,759 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
561 miles
Average per year
6,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,320 miles
  • 2025 – 227,759 miles
  • 2024 – 227,607 miles
  • 2023 – 226,489 miles
  • 2021 – 221,414 miles
  • 2020 – 218,507 miles
  • 2019 – 222,989 miles
  • 2016 – 217,680 miles
  • 2015 – 208,601 miles
  • 2013 – 204,737 miles
  • 2011 – 182,479 miles
  • 2010 – 167,473 miles
  • 2009 – 151,425 miles
  • 2008 – 118,138 miles
  • 2006 – 102,657 miles
  • 2005 – 84,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,320 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion / light rust non rfr

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, 2013

  • Both front tyres worn low and cracked recommend replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Discs and pads all round lightly corroded recommend replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Light corrosion on suspension components and all brake pipes recommend under seal and or treatment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,320 miles (+561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    228,320 miles
    Test number
    815150951452
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion / light rust non rfr

  2. Pass227,759 miles (+152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    227,759 miles
    Test number
    807025317630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion in some areas that appears to have been treated/undersealed

  3. Pass227,607 miles (+1,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    227,607 miles
    Test number
    951744189749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass226,489 miles (+5,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    226,489 miles
    Test number
    764304293936
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc surfaces lightly rusted
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle dry but not holed front subframe dry all suspension components dry and or lightly rusted
    • AdvisoryVehicle appears to have been stood for period of time

  5. Pass221,414 miles (+2,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    221,414 miles
    Test number
    753247561817
    • AdvisoryFront heatshield loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryLight surface rust in various areas but zero rot

  6. Pass218,507 miles (-4,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    218,507 miles
    Test number
    284817465485
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass222,989 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    222,989 miles
    Test number
    848416926701
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low and cracked recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryDiscs and pads all round lightly corroded recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on suspension components and all brake pipes recommend under seal and or treatment

  8. Fail222,988 miles (+5,308)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,988 miles
    Test number
    241873025617
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large crack (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low and cracked recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryDiscs and pads all round lightly corroded recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on suspension components and all brake pipes recommend under seal and or treatment

  9. Pass217,680 miles (+9,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    217,680 miles
    Test number
    783851227863
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass208,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    208,601 miles
    Test number
    438138025042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail208,601 miles (+3,864)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,601 miles
    Test number
    637088625061
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass204,737 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    204,737 miles
    Test number
    467294153427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail204,737 miles (+11,989)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,737 miles
    Test number
    136003853371
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass192,748 miles (+10,269)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    192,748 miles
    Test number
    348049003021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s steering rack inner joint worn
    • NoteO/s steering inner rack joint slightly worn

  15. Pass182,479 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    182,479 miles
    Test number
    608664651329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front inner constant velocity joint boots split

  16. Fail182,479 miles (+15,006)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,479 miles
    Test number
    717444551334
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front inner constant velocity joint boots split

  17. Pass167,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    167,473 miles
    Test number
    573255850321
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail167,473 miles (+16,048)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,473 miles
    Test number
    904715250391
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat shield loose

  19. Pass151,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    151,425 miles
    Test number
    204937559352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,425 miles (+17,081)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,425 miles
    Test number
    801297259346
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front inner constant velocity joint boots split
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear number plate held on with tape at one end but is secure

  21. Pass134,344 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    134,344 miles
    Test number
    150766709401
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded.

  22. Fail134,344 miles (+16,206)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,344 miles
    Test number
    222786909032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded.

  23. Pass118,138 miles (+15,481)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,138 miles
    Test number
    470335508094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,657 miles (+17,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    102,657 miles
    Test number
    923026646350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    84,785 miles
    Test number
    661056845322
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S745 LGF

Does S745 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 LGF is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 LGF?
The MOT on S745 LGF is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 LGF done?
S745 LGF was recorded at 228,320 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,934 miles a year.
Has S745 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 LGF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S745 LGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S745 LGF find?
S745 LGF passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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