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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

SSU 743MOT history

SSU 743 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

SSU 743 blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
73,547 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 743
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 743 was last recorded at 73,547 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,172 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,375 miles
Average per year
2,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,547 miles
  • 2024 – 72,172 miles
  • 2023 – 71,191 miles
  • 2022 – 70,173 miles
  • 2021 – 67,850 miles
  • 2020 – 65,748 miles
  • 2019 – 62,832 miles
  • 2018 – 62,110 miles
  • 2017 – 60,919 miles
  • 2015 – 56,393 miles
  • 2014 – 52,235 miles
  • 2013 – 48,362 miles
  • 2012 – 46,113 miles
  • 2011 – 42,663 miles
  • 2010 – 39,555 miles
  • 2009 – 35,487 miles
  • 2008 – 30,454 miles
  • 2007 – 25,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,547 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,547 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    628445101443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,172 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    785279449681
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass71,191 miles (+1,018)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,191 miles
    Test number
    364045956529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass70,173 miles (+2,323)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    217117500644
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,850 miles (+2,102)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    217920908587
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  6. Pass65,748 miles (+2,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    883852581408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,832 miles
    Test number
    712020120926
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail62,832 miles (+722)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,832 miles
    Test number
    819128941601
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,110 miles (+1,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    177766023438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass60,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    983826068532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail60,919 miles (+4,526)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    426454006308
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass56,393 miles (+4,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    378578345112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass52,235 miles (+3,873)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,235 miles
    Test number
    925252974032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass48,362 miles (+2,249)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    115217473496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass46,113 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    697549072063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,663 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    635508441039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,555 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    850358040094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,487 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    564440349067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,454 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    881614648002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,660 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    112442237033
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside mirror broken not affecting view to rear

  21. Pass25,660 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    182392637496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside mirror broken not affecting view to rear

Questions about SSU 743

What vehicle is registration SSU 743 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 743 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SSU 743 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSU 743 is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SSU 743?
The MOT on SSU 743 is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSU 743 done?
SSU 743 was recorded at 73,547 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
Has SSU 743 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 743 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on SSU 743 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 SSU 743 find?
SSU 743 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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