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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.

V73 HWA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass154,468 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass159,172 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,172 miles
    Test number
    758388745098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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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