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Volkswagen Transporter

Black and Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V728 TWLMOT history

V728 TWL is a black and red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 275,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

V728 TWL black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
275,213 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
20,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 TWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V728 TWL was last recorded at 275,213 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 72,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,519 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
72,694 miles
Average per year
20,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,213 miles
  • 2025 – 202,519 miles
  • 2024 – 199,303 miles
  • 2023 – 194,411 miles
  • 2022 – 189,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,213 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody components corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Apr 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,213 miles (+72,694)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    275,213 miles
    Test number
    975456097750
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass202,519 miles (+12)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    202,519 miles
    Test number
    406285710168
    • DangerousGear linkage stiff
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (all ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake bake plates holed by corrosion

  3. Fail202,507 miles (+3,204)4 dangerous17 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,507 miles
    Test number
    291712877855
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear bumper holed by corrosion
    • DangerousGear linkages stiff
    • DangerousInner bulk head insecure
    • MajorBody has an unsafe modification sharp edges on wing arches (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o\s and n\s inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner arch \ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o\s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  4. Pass199,303 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    199,303 miles
    Test number
    325974426208
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail199,303 miles (+4,892)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,303 miles
    Test number
    154019622523
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass194,411 miles (+4,710)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    194,411 miles
    Test number
    355087200932
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body in places.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass189,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    189,701 miles
    Test number
    103583195283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  8. Fail189,701 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,701 miles
    Test number
    392957213931
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Questions about V728 TWL

Does V728 TWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V728 TWL is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V728 TWL?
The MOT on V728 TWL is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V728 TWL done?
V728 TWL was recorded at 275,213 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 20,268 miles a year.
Has V728 TWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 TWL has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V728 TWL 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 V728 TWL find?
V728 TWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front wing corroded; rear coil spring corroded both, and 4 more.

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