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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X743 KOAMOT history

X743 KOA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

X743 KOA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
190,976 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 KOA was last recorded at 190,976 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2008: 89,052 miles, lower than 161,622 miles on 30 Aug 2007.

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
190,974 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,976 miles
  • 2024 – 190,509 miles
  • 2023 – 190,367 miles
  • 2022 – 189,000 miles
  • 2021 – 187,541 miles
  • 2019 – 172,453 miles
  • 2018 – 155,744 miles
  • 2017 – 147,951 miles
  • 2015 – 142,096 miles
  • 2013 – 120,452 miles
  • 2012 – 102,779 miles
  • 2011 – 98,463 miles
  • 2009 – 93,009 miles
  • 2008 – 89,052 miles
  • 2007 – 161,622 miles
  • 2006 – 145,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded but not seriously weekendRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever held onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust clamp missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,976 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    190,976 miles
    Test number
    403738879230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded but not seriously weekend
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever held on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Fail190,974 miles (+465)12 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,974 miles
    Test number
    756594495262
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure no retaining clips (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened cut with grinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure no retaining clips (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded but not seriously weekend
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever held on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Pass190,509 miles (+142)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,509 miles
    Test number
    110878698776
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass190,367 miles (+1,367)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,367 miles
    Test number
    790604908654
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass189,000 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    189,000 miles
    Test number
    881513390868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,541 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    187,541 miles
    Test number
    629238514907
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail187,540 miles (+15,087)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,540 miles
    Test number
    620463781911
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,453 miles (+350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,453 miles
    Test number
    116766887327
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail172,103 miles (+16,359)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,103 miles
    Test number
    731042191390
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass155,744 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,744 miles
    Test number
    893474116232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,738 miles (+7,787)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,738 miles
    Test number
    248491687968
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  12. Pass147,951 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,951 miles
    Test number
    842127086538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    806909461364
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering rack arms

  14. Fail142,096 miles (+10,526)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    818348997164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering rack arms

  15. Pass131,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,570 miles
    Test number
    847477315071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail131,570 miles (+11,118)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,570 miles
    Test number
    859507815022
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass120,452 miles (+12,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,452 miles
    Test number
    257064153320
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass108,423 miles (+5,644)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    658897703081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass102,779 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    406161632058
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail102,773 miles (+4,310)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,773 miles
    Test number
    659466422062
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass98,463 miles (+5,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,463 miles
    Test number
    189010861079
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r indicator lens damaged

  22. Pass93,009 miles (+3,957)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,009 miles
    Test number
    961998549336
    • NoteDamage repair to front
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/r light cover damaged

  23. Pass89,052 miles (-72,570)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    151254858364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass161,622 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    161,622 miles
    Test number
    300122047403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail161,565 miles (+15,763)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,565 miles
    Test number
    453964137282
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail145,802 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,802 miles
    Test number
    294262316290
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp damaged

  27. Pass145,802 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    145,802 miles
    Test number
    872162716279
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp damaged

Questions about X743 KOA

Does X743 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 KOA expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 KOA?
The MOT on X743 KOA expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 KOA done?
X743 KOA was recorded at 190,976 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has X743 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 KOA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X743 KOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X743 KOA find?
X743 KOA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded but not seriously weekend; offside rear park brake lever held on; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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