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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V72 HWAMOT history

V72 HWA is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

V72 HWA green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,830 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 HWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 HWA was last recorded at 159,830 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 10,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,709 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,121 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,830 miles
  • 2025 – 149,709 miles
  • 2024 – 146,840 miles
  • 2023 – 139,657 miles
  • 2022 – 130,242 miles
  • 2021 – 123,454 miles
  • 2020 – 121,974 miles
  • 2019 – 119,357 miles
  • 2018 – 114,540 miles
  • 2017 – 112,215 miles
  • 2016 – 109,840 miles
  • 2015 – 108,276 miles
  • 2014 – 106,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,830 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre flexible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,830 miles (+10,121)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,830 miles
    Test number
    397024588679
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded

  2. Pass149,709 miles (+23)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    826617353841
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded

  3. Fail149,686 miles (+2,846)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,686 miles
    Test number
    356695998503
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded

  4. Pass146,840 miles (+7,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,840 miles
    Test number
    645823233981
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded

  5. Pass139,657 miles (+9,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,657 miles
    Test number
    597300822079
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass130,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,242 miles
    Test number
    606246901309
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail130,242 miles (+6,788)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,242 miles
    Test number
    652535841975
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass123,454 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,454 miles
    Test number
    571049820444
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Fail123,451 miles (+1,477)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,451 miles
    Test number
    656799495507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass121,974 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,974 miles
    Test number
    746125686072
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail121,965 miles (+2,608)3 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,965 miles
    Test number
    968616286862
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass119,357 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    496937709400
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around corroded bracket after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corroded around bracket after catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail119,348 miles (+4,808)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    163190600338
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around corroded bracket after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corroded around bracket after catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass114,540 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,540 miles
    Test number
    620085079292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,215 miles
    Test number
    656593004394
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail112,205 miles (+2,365)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    463191199687
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass109,840 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    353935578677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,276 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    169829545447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,058 miles
    Test number
    478590654055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 HWA

Does V72 HWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 HWA is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V72 HWA?
The MOT on V72 HWA is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 HWA done?
V72 HWA was recorded at 159,830 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has V72 HWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 HWA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V72 HWA 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 V72 HWA find?
V72 HWA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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