Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
J79 BUSMOT history
J79 BUS is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 163,145 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 163,145 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J79 BUS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 20 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J79 BUS was last recorded at 163,145 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,145 miles · 26 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,145 miles
- 2025 – 157,555 miles
- 2024 – 152,353 miles
- 2023 – 146,554 miles
- 2022 – 135,815 miles
- 2021 – 127,935 miles
- 2020 – 117,462 miles
- 2019 – 112,435 miles
- 2018 – 88,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,145 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,145 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 163,145 miles
- Test number
- 129878422845
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
Fail163,145 miles (+5,590)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,145 miles
- Test number
- 278601116776
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
Pass157,555 miles (+5,202)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 157,555 miles
- Test number
- 773202107722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,353 miles (+5,799)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 152,353 miles
- Test number
- 416377927941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,554 miles (+10,739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 146,554 miles
- Test number
- 676280760561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,815 miles (+7,880)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 135,815 miles
- Test number
- 520273640395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,935 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,935 miles
- Test number
- 321647788486
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail127,926 miles (+10,464)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,926 miles
- Test number
- 467041157575
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass117,462 miles (+5,027)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,462 miles
- Test number
- 259274807787
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
Pass112,435 miles (+3,096)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 112,435 miles
- Test number
- 602161033491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,339 miles (+20,921)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,339 miles
- Test number
- 941846929484
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 88,418 miles
- Test number
- 503997452473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J79 BUS
- Does J79 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J79 BUS is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J79 BUS?
- The MOT on J79 BUS is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J79 BUS done?
- J79 BUS was recorded at 163,145 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,147 miles a year.
- Has J79 BUS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J79 BUS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on J79 BUS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on J79 BUS find?
- J79 BUS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil macpherson strut.
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