VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER J8BSU has 26 MOTs

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This 1997 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 144,155 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 08:21.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

J8BSU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 2027144,155 MI
FAILED26TH MARCH 2026144,146 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202521ST MARCH 2026137,027 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202411TH FEBRUARY 2025131,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Doorstep Corroded
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 2024131,681 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Doorstep Corroded
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20239TH FEBRUARY 2024128,038 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20229TH FEBRUARY 2023126,617 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2022126,604 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Missing (1.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.2.2 (b))
  6. PRS - Loading Door Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (6.2.1 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Rear Is Corroded And Rubber Mounting Is Split
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Siil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Brake Load Sensing Valve Linkage Defective And Function Impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  13. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Wing Is Corroded
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Wing Is Corroded
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  19. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  20. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  21. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  22. MAJOR - Exhaust Emits Visible Black Smoke At Idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  23. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  24. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20202ND OCTOBER 2021124,060 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20191ST OCTOBER 2020115,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Underside Corroded
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2018115,595 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings N/s Inner Step Sill Corroded Within 30cm Of Seat Belt Lower Anchorage (6.1.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  7. FAIL - Obligatory Mirror Missing (8.1.1)
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20172ND FEBRUARY 2018111,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion N/s/f Inner Sill
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Play N/s Steering Arm
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Radiator Cooling Fan Inoperative
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2017111,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion N/s/f Inner Sill
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Play N/s Steering Arm
  7. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested Due To Overheating (7.3.a.1)
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20166TH JANUARY 2017109,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Wheel Bearing
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2015109,304 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Side Lamp When Brake Applies (1.1.a.3f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.2.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Wing (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Front Out Rigger (2.4.a.3)
  7. FAIL - Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering Front Cross Member (6.1.a.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Also Has A Cut On Shoulder (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH MAY 201412TH MAY 2015103,837 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Underbody Starting To Corroed
  5. USER ENTERED - Welding Underseald
FAILED9TH MAY 2014103,830 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  11. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  12. FAIL - Power Steering Malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
  13. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  14. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  15. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  16. USER ENTERED - Underbody Starting To Corroed
PASSED10TH MAY 20139TH MAY 201494,923 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20112ND OCTOBER 201294,487 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s Inner Drive Shaft Boot Split
  2. USER ENTERED - Spare Tyre Defective
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 201194,478 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
  3. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  4. FAIL - Outer Front Brake Cable Has Wires Broken And Is Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  9. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  12. USER ENTERED - O/s Inner Drive Shaft Boot Split
  13. USER ENTERED - Spare Tyre Defective
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 200712TH NOVEMBER 200892,642 MI
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 200792,642 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  3. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Fuel Pipe Leaking (7.2.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  13. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Wipers Split
  14. USER ENTERED - Horn Insicure
  15. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Mirror Glass Cracked
  16. USER ENTERED - Spare Tyre Defective
  17. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Inner Cv Boot Gaitor Split
  18. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  19. USER ENTERED - Possible Coolant Leak
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20069TH OCTOBER 200785,862 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 200685,862 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  3. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  4. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  5. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  6. FAIL - Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20056TH OCTOBER 200678,322 MI
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 200578,322 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J8BSU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

J8BSU MOT Comments

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J8BSU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 144,155 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,971 miles

J8BSU FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration J8BSU was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 144,155 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,971 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J8BSU has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 49 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 18 Major, 1 Dangerous and 52 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does J8BSU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 J8BSU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J8BSU Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 J8BSU does have Tax. Read more

When does J8BSU Tax expire?

The current Tax for J8BSU will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J8BSU MOT expire?

The current MOT for J8BSU will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did J8BSU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J8BSU was on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 08:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J8BSU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for J8BSU we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J8BSU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for J8BSU we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J8BSU?

J8BSU is registered as a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has J8BSU done?

The odometer reading for J8BSU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 144,155 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,971 miles per year. Read more

How old is J8BSU?

The vehicle J8BSU was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Friday 10th October 1997. Read more

What colour is J8BSU?

The official colour of J8BSU is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does J8BSU have?

J8BSU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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