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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,461 cc

J9 GVSMOT history

J9 GVS is a black petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

J9 GVS black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,564 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 GVS was last recorded at 136,564 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,549 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,564 miles
  • 2024 – 132,979 miles
  • 2023 – 131,704 miles
  • 2022 – 124,539 miles
  • 2021 – 113,608 miles
  • 2020 – 109,951 miles
  • 2019 – 108,926 miles
  • 2017 – 108,310 miles
  • 2016 – 106,747 miles
  • 2015 – 105,215 miles
  • 2014 – 104,308 miles
  • 2013 – 101,724 miles
  • 2011 – 100,107 miles
  • 2010 – 98,313 miles
  • 2009 – 95,636 miles
  • 2008 – 87,588 miles
  • 2007 – 79,795 miles
  • 2006 – 71,703 miles
  • 2005 – 64,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,564 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,564 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,564 miles
    Test number
    593040197659
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,549 miles (+3,570)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,549 miles
    Test number
    376684153722
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle inner sill chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch at rear chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,979 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,979 miles
    Test number
    463017907511
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,979 miles (+1,275)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,979 miles
    Test number
    544497153057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,704 miles (+7,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    845591848789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,539 miles (+10,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    148503977822
    • 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))

  7. Pass113,608 miles (+3,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    906767946985
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,951 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,951 miles
    Test number
    988338862100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,926 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    318076851636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CV joint boot slight split
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass108,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,310 miles
    Test number
    507574830302
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail108,310 miles (+1,563)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,310 miles
    Test number
    739299240308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass106,747 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,747 miles
    Test number
    196125183682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail106,741 miles (+1,526)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    668667664197
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass105,215 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,215 miles
    Test number
    745692954281
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass104,308 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    378848614487
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter exhaust outer casing corroded

  16. Fail104,307 miles (+2,583)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,307 miles
    Test number
    696778814242
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter exhaust outer casing corroded

  17. Pass101,724 miles (+1,617)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,724 miles
    Test number
    155682413232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter exhaust silencer corroded

  18. Pass100,107 miles (+1,794)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    639592821379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass98,313 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,313 miles
    Test number
    282178420301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,307 miles (+2,671)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,307 miles
    Test number
    563946220340
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass95,636 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,636 miles
    Test number
    843850939346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,588 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    403606528325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,795 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    602274027323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,703 miles
    Test number
    863481236355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,703 miles (+7,197)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,703 miles
    Test number
    322138526369
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass64,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,506 miles
    Test number
    890617125317
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about J9 GVS

Does J9 GVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 GVS is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 GVS?
The MOT on J9 GVS is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 GVS done?
J9 GVS was recorded at 136,564 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has J9 GVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GVS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 GVS 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 J9 GVS find?
J9 GVS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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