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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T731 KGNMOT history

T731 KGN is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 147,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,054 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T731 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T731 KGN was last recorded at 147,054 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,624 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,430 miles
Average per year
2,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,054 miles
  • 2025 – 145,624 miles
  • 2024 – 144,723 miles
  • 2023 – 143,038 miles
  • 2022 – 141,556 miles
  • 2021 – 135,531 miles
  • 2020 – 132,079 miles
  • 2019 – 131,901 miles
  • 2018 – 130,599 miles
  • 2017 – 129,706 miles
  • 2016 – 127,601 miles
  • 2015 – 127,009 miles
  • 2014 – 125,251 miles
  • 2013 – 124,020 miles
  • 2012 – 121,570 miles
  • 2011 – 117,808 miles
  • 2010 – 115,826 miles
  • 2009 – 111,224 miles
  • 2008 – 106,534 miles
  • 2007 – 103,317 miles
  • 2006 – 99,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,054 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,054 miles (+1,430)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,054 miles
    Test number
    983527162355
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass145,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,624 miles
    Test number
    921877716983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,624 miles (+901)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,624 miles
    Test number
    515891644009
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,723 miles (+1,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    393009068437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,038 miles (+1,482)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,038 miles
    Test number
    302657693948
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass141,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,556 miles
    Test number
    124260459843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail141,556 miles (+6,025)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,556 miles
    Test number
    886483098576
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,531 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,531 miles
    Test number
    379494873486
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail135,531 miles (+3,452)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,531 miles
    Test number
    622756397229
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass132,079 miles (+178)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,079 miles
    Test number
    427185107597
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass131,901 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    132033312631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  12. Fail131,900 miles (+1,301)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,900 miles
    Test number
    457560598007
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  13. Pass130,599 miles (+893)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,599 miles
    Test number
    123091995582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass129,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    661822127944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail129,706 miles (+2,105)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    600626874069
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low

  16. Pass127,601 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,601 miles
    Test number
    893307937230
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail127,601 miles (+592)3 failures1 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,601 miles
    Test number
    153490906252
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass127,009 miles (+1,758)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    968540725145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play on inner track control arm near side
    • NoteSlight play on inner track control arm off side

  19. Pass125,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,251 miles
    Test number
    486757424133
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail125,251 miles (+1,231)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,251 miles
    Test number
    208694924493
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass124,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    726245313180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail124,020 miles (+2,450)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    159555613130
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass121,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    121,570 miles
    Test number
    739724712152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail121,570 miles (+3,762)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,570 miles
    Test number
    949634412196
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass117,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,808 miles
    Test number
    666399111172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail117,808 miles (+1,982)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,808 miles
    Test number
    559047711108
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass115,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    562268710117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail115,826 miles (+4,602)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    931328310141
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass111,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    883230319177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail111,224 miles (+4,690)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    102699609150
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  31. Fail106,534 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    791861928180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass106,534 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    972831828183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail103,317 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    232270237495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  34. Pass103,317 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    571240837186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass99,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    731445026158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail99,926 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    831215926171
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T731 KGN

Does T731 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T731 KGN is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T731 KGN?
The MOT on T731 KGN is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T731 KGN done?
T731 KGN was recorded at 147,054 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,365 miles a year.
Has T731 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T731 KGN has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T731 KGN 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 T731 KGN find?
T731 KGN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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