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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S748 LGFMOT history

S748 LGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S748 LGF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,186 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 LGF was last recorded at 99,186 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,551 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,635 miles
Average per year
3,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,186 miles
  • 2025 – 95,551 miles
  • 2024 – 87,789 miles
  • 2023 – 85,472 miles
  • 2022 – 79,996 miles
  • 2021 – 75,674 miles
  • 2020 – 74,869 miles
  • 2019 – 72,872 miles
  • 2017 – 72,333 miles
  • 2015 – 72,184 miles
  • 2014 – 68,485 miles
  • 2013 – 60,967 miles
  • 2012 – 58,446 miles
  • 2011 – 55,673 miles
  • 2010 – 53,210 miles
  • 2009 – 49,710 miles
  • 2008 – 44,701 miles
  • 2007 – 40,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,186 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    129620400099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail99,184 miles (+3,633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,184 miles
    Test number
    509453994794
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,551 miles (+7,762)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    690728813202
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on droplink (5.3.4 (a) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass87,789 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    335009590068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,472 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    335542525059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,996 miles (+4,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    741022421517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake efficiency low
  7. Pass75,674 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,674 miles
    Test number
    609444233526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,869 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    804729220257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,872 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    406719880371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,333 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,333 miles
    Test number
    247314693104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass72,184 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,184 miles
    Test number
    858679259236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,485 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    535500024208
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
  13. Pass68,485 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    819390324285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,967 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    636638323284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    856219022234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,446 miles (+2,773)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    318029322420
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteOsr tyre cracked
  17. Pass55,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,673 miles
    Test number
    618053731026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,673 miles (+2,463)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,673 miles
    Test number
    888062531090
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFan belt and power steering belts cracks appearing
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted
  19. Pass53,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    443123030066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,210 miles (+3,500)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    121412830497
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  21. Pass49,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,710 miles
    Test number
    981966839012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,710 miles (+5,009)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,710 miles
    Test number
    491325439020
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass44,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    842031838087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,701 miles (+4,587)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    472171038007
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass40,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    104259517059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,114 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    423798517051
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S748 LGF

Does S748 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S748 LGF is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S748 LGF?
The MOT on S748 LGF is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S748 LGF done?
S748 LGF was recorded at 99,186 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,031 miles a year.
Has S748 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 LGF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S748 LGF 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 S748 LGF find?
S748 LGF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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