
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V73 HWAMOT history
V73 HWA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,468 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 154,468 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 12 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 HWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V73 HWA was last recorded at 154,468 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 13,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Aug 2019: 116,827 miles, lower than 188,993 miles on 13 Jun 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,441 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,027 miles
- Average per year
- 264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,468 miles
- 2025 – 141,441 miles
- 2024 – 126,498 miles
- 2023 – 119,272 miles
- 2022 – 118,830 miles
- 2021 – 118,796 miles
- 2020 – 117,965 miles
- 2019 – 116,827 miles
- 2018 – 183,733 miles
- 2017 – 180,250 miles
- 2016 – 171,000 miles
- 2015 – 159,172 miles
- 2014 – 151,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Outer sill to under sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner wing to inner arch holed and corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,468 miles (+13,027)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 154,468 miles
- Test number
- 830864236747
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,441 miles (+1,130)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 141,441 miles
- Test number
- 497704030354
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill to under sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing to inner arch holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail140,311 miles (+13,813)5 major5 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,311 miles
- Test number
- 733520663012
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill to under sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing to inner arch holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,498 miles4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 126,498 miles
- Test number
- 978539906192
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail126,479 miles (+7,207)1 dangerous1 major4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,479 miles
- Test number
- 558275765949
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass119,272 miles (+442)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 119,272 miles
- Test number
- 950469559543
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured rear wiring cable tied to handbrake cable ns and os (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end to lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,830 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 118,830 miles
- Test number
- 322231719875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail118,829 miles (+33)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,829 miles
- Test number
- 365641871483
- DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure Rear bench seat not fixed down to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure Dip beam assembly loose (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail118,796 miles (+831)10 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,796 miles
- Test number
- 639991765489
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill - not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,965 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,965 miles
- Test number
- 958045351525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member excessively corroded but not in prescribed area
Fail117,965 miles (+1,138)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,965 miles
- Test number
- 548535226350
- DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill + inner arch in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill not welded fully not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear cross member excessively corroded but not in prescribed area
Pass116,827 miles (-72,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 116,827 miles
- Test number
- 769036266579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail188,993 miles (+5,260)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,993 miles
- Test number
- 304081513322
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,733 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 183,733 miles
- Test number
- 864348908389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass180,250 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 180,250 miles
- Test number
- 107555468492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail180,250 miles (+9,250)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,250 miles
- Test number
- 740078573443
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass171,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 171,000 miles
- Test number
- 437607056040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail171,000 miles (+11,828)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,000 miles
- Test number
- 695330268095
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail159,172 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,172 miles
- Test number
- 757498745026
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass159,172 miles (+7,947)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 159,172 miles
- Test number
- 758388745098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,225 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 151,225 miles
- Test number
- 837819944038
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail151,225 miles13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,225 miles
- Test number
- 305305244060
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Questions about V73 HWA
- Does V73 HWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 HWA is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V73 HWA?
- The MOT on V73 HWA is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V73 HWA done?
- V73 HWA was recorded at 154,468 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 264 miles a year.
- Has V73 HWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 HWA has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V73 HWA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V73 HWA find?
- V73 HWA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.
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