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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X741 RDSMOT history

X741 RDS is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 19 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 187,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
187,128 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 RDS was last recorded at 187,128 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 4,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,073 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,055 miles
Average per year
4,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,128 miles
  • 2025 – 183,073 miles
  • 2024 – 178,605 miles
  • 2023 – 174,748 miles
  • 2022 – 170,764 miles
  • 2021 – 167,620 miles
  • 2020 – 162,843 miles
  • 2019 – 159,511 miles
  • 2015 – 155,748 miles
  • 2014 – 150,715 miles
  • 2013 – 145,883 miles
  • 2012 – 142,172 miles
  • 2011 – 137,665 miles
  • 2010 – 130,909 miles
  • 2009 – 121,790 miles
  • 2007 – 116,951 miles
  • 2006 – 101,750 miles
  • 2005 – 86,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,128 miles (+4,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    187,128 miles
    Test number
    171673865215
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,073 miles (+4,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    183,073 miles
    Test number
    167540834439
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,605 miles (+3,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,605 miles
    Test number
    249762014034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,748 miles (+3,984)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,748 miles
    Test number
    138887934014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass170,764 miles (+3,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,764 miles
    Test number
    753372052976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,620 miles (+4,777)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    167,620 miles
    Test number
    578532711340
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear hub oil seal damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass162,843 miles (+3,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    162,843 miles
    Test number
    213594385657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass159,511 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    159,511 miles
    Test number
    406735220933
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has minor leak
    • AdvisoryFront D bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail159,511 miles (+3,763)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,511 miles
    Test number
    861196489165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has minor leak
    • AdvisoryFront D bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass155,748 miles (+5,033)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    155,748 miles
    Test number
    585301645021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear backing plates corroded
    • NoteSlight dampness around o/s/r hub oil seal

  11. Pass150,715 miles (+4,832)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    150,715 miles
    Test number
    118723014443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear hub oil seal has slight dampness

  12. Pass145,883 miles (+3,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,883 miles
    Test number
    599940013057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass142,172 miles (+4,507)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    142,172 miles
    Test number
    537911502267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight dampness at offside rear hub

  14. Pass137,665 miles (+6,756)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    268101501237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  15. Pass130,909 miles (+9,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,909 miles
    Test number
    254426140484
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass121,790 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    592566649129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,951 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    864090317349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,945 miles (+15,195)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    402189507497
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass101,750 miles (+15,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    101,750 miles
    Test number
    571892616375
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass86,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    86,704 miles
    Test number
    460573215353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X741 RDS

Does X741 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X741 RDS is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X741 RDS?
The MOT on X741 RDS is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X741 RDS done?
X741 RDS was recorded at 187,128 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,824 miles a year.
Has X741 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 RDS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on X741 RDS 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 X741 RDS find?
X741 RDS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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