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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S74 JLPMOT history

S74 JLP is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

S74 JLP brown Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,840 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 JLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 JLP was last recorded at 166,840 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2020: 153,348 miles, lower than 153,350 miles on 20 Apr 2020.

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
165,938 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
7,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,840 miles
  • 2024 – 165,938 miles
  • 2023 – 164,597 miles
  • 2022 – 160,500 miles
  • 2021 – 156,168 miles
  • 2020 – 153,348 miles
  • 2017 – 153,348 miles
  • 2016 – 150,554 miles
  • 2015 – 145,950 miles
  • 2014 – 141,219 miles
  • 2013 – 138,222 miles
  • 2012 – 128,979 miles
  • 2011 – 115,491 miles
  • 2010 – 96,430 miles
  • 2009 – 80,065 miles
  • 2008 – 59,904 miles
  • 2007 – 39,127 miles
  • 2006 – 18,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,840 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryDry advise wax oil

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,840 miles (+902)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,840 miles
    Test number
    941462573971
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDry advise wax oil

  2. Pass165,938 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,938 miles
    Test number
    496386380739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,597 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,597 miles
    Test number
    691140768888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,500 miles
    Test number
    269745112126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,500 miles (+4,332)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,500 miles
    Test number
    959641958552
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass156,168 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,168 miles
    Test number
    561781803933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,348 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,348 miles
    Test number
    793096683759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass153,350 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,350 miles
    Test number
    738932675989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail153,348 miles1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,348 miles
    Test number
    468894810855
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass153,348 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,348 miles
    Test number
    775674392598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,554 miles (+4,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,554 miles
    Test number
    520540095790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass145,950 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,950 miles
    Test number
    955062992737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Fail145,867 miles (+4,648)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,867 miles
    Test number
    568326068868
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass141,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    709289164224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail141,219 miles (+2,997)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    686125364249
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass138,222 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,222 miles
    Test number
    436817663280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBreak pipes are slightly corroded

  17. Fail138,222 miles (+9,243)4 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,222 miles
    Test number
    945876453229
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBreak pipes are slightly corroded

  18. Pass128,979 miles (+120)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,979 miles
    Test number
    358546782196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail128,859 miles (+13,368)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,859 miles
    Test number
    948044682162
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass115,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    297237481137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,480 miles (+19,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    989477681119
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass96,430 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,430 miles
    Test number
    143895460187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,295 miles (+16,230)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    562190760158
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass80,065 miles (+20,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,065 miles
    Test number
    422703359142
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass59,904 miles (+20,777)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    732861878107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,127 miles (+20,740)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,127 miles
    Test number
    990196137139
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass18,387 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,387 miles
    Test number
    644128636103
    • NoteN/s & o/s front tyres damaged on inner walls
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S74 JLP

Does S74 JLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S74 JLP is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S74 JLP?
The MOT on S74 JLP is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S74 JLP done?
S74 JLP was recorded at 166,840 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
Has S74 JLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 JLP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S74 JLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S74 JLP find?
S74 JLP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sils, and 8 more.

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