
Volkswagen Type 2
Green · Petrol · 1961 · 1,600 cc
663 XUJMOT history
663 XUJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Type 2 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,885 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 54,885 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 663 XUJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Type 2
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 31 Dec 1961
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
663 XUJ was last recorded at 54,885 miles on 21 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jun 2012: 5,449 miles, lower than 51,243 miles on 10 Nov 2010.
- 21 Jul 2026: 54,885 miles, lower than 64,868 miles on 16 Jul 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 64,868 miles · 16 Jul 2026
- Average per year
- 195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,885 miles
- 2025 – 54,813 miles
- 2024 – 54,782 miles
- 2022 – 54,707 miles
- 2021 – 54,184 miles
- 2019 – 54,173 miles
- 2018 – 54,157 miles
- 2017 – 54,062 miles
- 2016 – 53,716 miles
- 2015 – 53,326 miles
- 2014 – 52,997 miles
- 2013 – 52,968 miles
- 2012 – 5,449 miles
- 2010 – 51,243 miles
- 2007 – 51,243 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top locking bolt only just touching nyloc part of nutRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,885 miles (-9,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 54,885 miles
- Test number
- 805672545002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top locking bolt only just touching nyloc part of nut
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,868 miles (+10,055)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,868 miles
- Test number
- 292588128092
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top locking bolt only just touching nyloc part of nut
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,813 miles (+31)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 54,813 miles
- Test number
- 932371648760
- AdvisoryInbalance on rear service brake
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top securing nut only just touching nylock part of bolt
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding
Pass54,782 miles (+75)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 54,782 miles
- Test number
- 747805034381
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,707 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 54,707 miles
- Test number
- 421098568911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 54,184 miles
- Test number
- 146169548406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,184 miles (+11)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,184 miles
- Test number
- 885620099427
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass54,173 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 54,173 miles
- Test number
- 674879279292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,157 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 54,157 miles
- Test number
- 143940067213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,148 miles (+86)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,148 miles
- Test number
- 369544865264
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring rubbing against steering components (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear halfshaft possibly leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose rubbing against steering components on full lock
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,062 miles (+346)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 54,062 miles
- Test number
- 859137738443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 53,716 miles
- Test number
- 115226520527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,702 km2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,702 km
- Test number
- 862381007171
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,326 miles (+329)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 53,326 miles
- Test number
- 475198875192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,997 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 52,997 miles
- Test number
- 235611074423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,968 miles (+47,519)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,968 miles
- Test number
- 659916173164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,449 miles (-45,794)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 5,449 miles
- Test number
- 286755872125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,243 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 51,243 miles
- Test number
- 492674410487
- NoteEngine compartment cover does not shut secrurely
- NoteRear drive shaft center nuts have no locking device fitted
Fail51,243 miles3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,243 miles
- Test number
- 221473010352
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- NoteEngine compartment cover does not shut secrurely
- NoteRear drive shaft center nuts have no locking device fitted
Pass51,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 51,243 miles
- Test number
- 812567407381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,243 miles8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,243 miles
- Test number
- 202746607390
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about 663 XUJ
- What vehicle is registration 663 XUJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 663 XUJ on a green petrol Volkswagen Type 2 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 663 XUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 663 XUJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 663 XUJ?
- The MOT on 663 XUJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 663 XUJ done?
- 663 XUJ was recorded at 54,885 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 195 miles a year.
- Has 663 XUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 663 XUJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 663 XUJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 663 XUJ find?
- 663 XUJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorber top locking bolt only just touching nyloc part of nut; oil leak, but not excessive.
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