Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X749 GLFMOT history
X749 GLF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 246,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 246,721 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X749 GLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 24 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X749 GLF was last recorded at 246,721 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 2,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Mar 2020: 231,665 miles, lower than 235,046 miles on 3 Apr 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 244,043 miles · 24 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,678 miles
- Average per year
- 6,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 246,721 miles
- 2023 – 244,043 miles
- 2022 – 240,687 miles
- 2021 – 239,986 miles
- 2020 – 231,665 miles
- 2019 – 235,046 miles
- 2018 – 231,537 miles
- 2017 – 228,659 miles
- 2016 – 224,987 miles
- 2015 – 221,570 miles
- 2012 – 212,778 miles
- 2011 – 201,458 miles
- 2009 – 169,808 miles
- 2008 – 154,287 miles
- 2007 – 135,353 miles
- 2006 – 125,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,721 miles
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersealed throughout
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,721 miles (+2,678)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 246,721 miles
- Test number
- 982520807638
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersealed throughout
Pass244,043 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 244,043 miles
- Test number
- 297812171497
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail244,041 miles (+3,354)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,041 miles
- Test number
- 240986777576
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass240,687 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 240,687 miles
- Test number
- 978364005033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Fail240,685 miles (+699)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,685 miles
- Test number
- 164122465410
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured both sides strenthing plates rotten (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Brake performance not tested pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis and floor corroded
Pass239,986 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 239,986 miles
- Test number
- 545914044879
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion starting throughout
Fail239,984 miles (+8,319)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,984 miles
- Test number
- 398866630551
- MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both steps/sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion starting throughout
Pass231,665 miles (-3,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 231,665 miles
- Test number
- 517711006736
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout floor steps sills all arms
Pass235,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 235,046 miles
- Test number
- 271907170642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,043 miles (+3,506)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,043 miles
- Test number
- 237478348552
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass231,537 miles (+2,878)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 231,537 miles
- Test number
- 281995846141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass228,659 miles (+3,672)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 228,659 miles
- Test number
- 505829866432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,987 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 224,987 miles
- Test number
- 997978795813
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front inners (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCorrosion n/s floor
- AdvisoryN/s sill corroded
- AdvisoryO/s mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail224,987 miles (+3,417)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,987 miles
- Test number
- 286874235007
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear sill/arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front inners (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCorrosion n/s floor
- AdvisoryN/s sill corroded
- AdvisoryO/s mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass221,570 miles (+8,792)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 221,570 miles
- Test number
- 579249355072
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass212,778 miles (+11,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 212,778 miles
- Test number
- 865053702134
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass201,458 miles (+31,650)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 201,458 miles
- Test number
- 326974581072
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAdvise front & rear pads wearing thin
- NoteAdvise play in steering arms o/ & n/s/f
Pass169,808 miles (+15,521)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 169,808 miles
- Test number
- 521980799114
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront & rear brake pads low
Pass154,287 miles (+203)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 154,287 miles
- Test number
- 841397688150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAdvise movement in rack arms o/s n/s
Fail154,084 miles (+18,731)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,084 miles
- Test number
- 763203488104
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAdvise movement in rack arms o/s n/s
Pass135,353 miles (+10,122)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 135,353 miles
- Test number
- 563861017030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear bumper insecure
Pass125,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 125,231 miles
- Test number
- 343167516086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X749 GLF
- Does X749 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X749 GLF expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X749 GLF?
- The MOT on X749 GLF expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X749 GLF done?
- X749 GLF was recorded at 246,721 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 6,660 miles a year.
- Has X749 GLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X749 GLF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on X749 GLF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X749 GLF find?
- X749 GLF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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