Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
N263 MGJMOT history
N263 MGJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Apr 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 217,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 217,128 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N263 MGJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 15 Apr 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N263 MGJ was last recorded at 217,128 miles on 21 Apr 2025, 12,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 204,205 miles · 19 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,923 miles
- Average per year
- 4,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,128 miles
- 2024 – 204,205 miles
- 2023 – 195,465 miles
- 2022 – 189,125 miles
- 2021 – 183,668 miles
- 2019 – 176,180 miles
- 2018 – 165,933 miles
- 2017 – 158,646 miles
- 2016 – 148,882 miles
- 2011 – 146,895 miles
- 2010 – 146,014 miles
- 2009 – 144,506 miles
- 2008 – 143,811 miles
- 2007 – 141,293 miles
- 2006 – 137,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,128 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in both front inner steering joints
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,128 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 217,128 miles
- Test number
- 410304236397
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in both front inner steering joints
Fail217,128 miles (+12,923)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,128 miles
- Test number
- 562966750990
- Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in both front inner steering joints
Pass204,205 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 204,205 miles
- Test number
- 658989051386
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail204,197 miles (+8,732)6 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,197 miles
- Test number
- 537962547918
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorSteering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass195,465 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 195,465 miles
- Test number
- 512038008261
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,456 miles (+6,331)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,456 miles
- Test number
- 787195963175
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,125 miles (+5,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 189,125 miles
- Test number
- 151769262382
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,668 miles (+7,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 183,668 miles
- Test number
- 872726519441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,180 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 176,180 miles
- Test number
- 532311458336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,178 miles (+10,245)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,178 miles
- Test number
- 290877778748
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak from engine
Pass165,933 miles (+7,287)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 165,933 miles
- Test number
- 910432859863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass158,646 miles (+9,764)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 158,646 miles
- Test number
- 544996166523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 148,882 miles
- Test number
- 658532766558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,882 miles (+1,987)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,882 miles
- Test number
- 264231356174
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass146,895 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 146,895 miles
- Test number
- 655793781018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,893 miles (+879)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,893 miles
- Test number
- 198672081044
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass146,014 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 146,014 miles
- Test number
- 661031890046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass144,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 144,506 miles
- Test number
- 294777189060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,506 miles (+695)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,506 miles
- Test number
- 940616889005
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVehicle suffering substancial water leak
Pass143,811 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 143,811 miles
- Test number
- 434190888045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Pass141,293 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 141,293 miles
- Test number
- 614381087051
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 137,296 miles
- Test number
- 103142186011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N263 MGJ
- Does N263 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N263 MGJ expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N263 MGJ?
- The MOT on N263 MGJ expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N263 MGJ done?
- N263 MGJ was recorded at 217,128 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2025, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
- Has N263 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N263 MGJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on N263 MGJ 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 N263 MGJ find?
- N263 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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