VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER OU53YJW has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 210,339 miles 1 month ago on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 13:23.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 4th April 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026.

OU53YJW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH APRIL 2026210,339 mi
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s/f & O/s/f Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s/f & O/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2024209,699 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (3.3 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Windscreen Damaged And Affecting The Driver's View Of The Road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - All Direction Indicators Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  16. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working All (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  17. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  18. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  19. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  20. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  21. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  22. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  23. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202010TH DECEMBER 2021199,611 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2020199,611 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201921ST NOVEMBER 2020187,923 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2019187,915 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Traction Control Lamp Came On During Test, But Went Off After Road Test
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Is Low
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated Tyre Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (l))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By More Than 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201821ST NOVEMBER 2019178,950 mi
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201721ST NOVEMBER 2018170,869 mi
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201621ST NOVEMBER 2017158,648 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201521ST NOVEMBER 2016150,680 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 2015150,622 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Are Worn On The Shoulders
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201421ST NOVEMBER 2015142,456 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Reflector Slightly Damaged But Function Not Impaired (1.5.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 2014142,456 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Reflector Slightly Damaged But Function Not Impaired (1.5.1c)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201321ST NOVEMBER 2014132,045 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2013131,850 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. FAIL - Nearside 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. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201221ST NOVEMBER 2013123,002 mi
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nsf Osf Door Mirrors Damaged
  2. USER ENTERED - Back Box Of Exhaust Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 2012122,924 mi
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Back Box Of Exhaust Corroded
  2. FAIL - Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  5. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  9. USER ENTERED - Nsf Osf Door Mirrors Damaged
  10. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201119TH NOVEMBER 2012112,364 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 2011112,364 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 201019TH NOVEMBER 201196,637 mi
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 201096,637 mi
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 200919TH NOVEMBER 201080,883 mi
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 200980,883 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  5. FAIL - Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200730TH NOVEMBER 200869,125 mi
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 200630TH NOVEMBER 200749,057 mi
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 200649,057 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Mirror Glass Cracked.
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. USER ENTERED - Anti Roll Bar Stopper Split Offside Front
  6. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Light Lense Cracked
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

OU53YJW Passed/Failed

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

OU53YJW MOT Comments

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OU53YJW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 210,339 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,561 miles

OU53YJW FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration OU53YJW was manufactured on Thursday 20th November 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 210,339 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,561 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 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OU53YJW has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 46 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 31 Major, 2 Dangerous and 20 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026 .

Does OU53YJW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 19th May 2025 OU53YJW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OU53YJW Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 19th May 2025 OU53YJW does have Tax. Read more

When does OU53YJW Tax expire?

The current Tax for OU53YJW will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st April 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 OU53YJW MOT expire?

The current MOT for OU53YJW will expire in 11 months on Saturday 4th April 2026. Read more

When did OU53YJW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OU53YJW was on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 13:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OU53YJW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for OU53YJW 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 OU53YJW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for OU53YJW 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 OU53YJW?

OU53YJW is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has OU53YJW done?

The odometer reading for OU53YJW at the last MOT in April 2025 was 210,339 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 9,561 miles per year. Read more

How old is OU53YJW?

The vehicle OU53YJW was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 20th November 2003. Read more

What colour is OU53YJW?

The official colour of OU53YJW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does OU53YJW have?

OU53YJW has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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