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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P231 SJDMOT history

P231 SJD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

P231 SJD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
179,766 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P231 SJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P231 SJD was last recorded at 179,766 miles on 14 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,761 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,766 miles
  • 2025 – 179,494 miles
  • 2021 – 178,469 miles
  • 2020 – 177,781 miles
  • 2019 – 176,911 miles
  • 2018 – 171,876 miles
  • 2017 – 163,940 miles
  • 2016 – 156,067 miles
  • 2015 – 150,091 miles
  • 2014 – 140,933 miles
  • 2013 – 131,698 miles
  • 2012 – 127,215 miles
  • 2011 – 122,433 miles
  • 2010 – 114,847 miles
  • 2009 – 107,248 miles
  • 2008 – 99,461 miles
  • 2007 – 85,183 miles
  • 2006 – 76,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,766 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,766 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,766 miles
    Test number
    829501375574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail179,761 miles (+267)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,761 miles
    Test number
    468599031423
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass179,494 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,494 miles
    Test number
    199851813124
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail179,490 miles (+1,021)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,490 miles
    Test number
    497224251851
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning pump belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users when idling (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass178,469 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,469 miles
    Test number
    194050287251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door step corroded

  6. Pass177,781 miles (+870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,781 miles
    Test number
    554429633199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass176,911 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,911 miles
    Test number
    284421527711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor corroded and holed not within any mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor holed and corroded not within any mount
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under sills

  8. Fail176,896 miles (+5,020)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,896 miles
    Test number
    157671504271
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor corroded and holed not within any mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor holed and corroded not within any mount
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under sills

  9. Pass171,876 miles (+7,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,876 miles
    Test number
    358007476521
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass163,940 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,940 miles
    Test number
    327719171370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    156,067 miles
    Test number
    308385096705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,067 miles (+5,976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,067 miles
    Test number
    988995938635
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass150,091 miles (+9,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,091 miles
    Test number
    903956722438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,933 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,933 miles
    Test number
    299096184273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,250 miles (+4,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,250 miles
    Test number
    946985264070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass131,698 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,698 miles
    Test number
    176503163068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass127,215 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    386994012013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,433 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,433 miles
    Test number
    189759681084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,847 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,847 miles
    Test number
    342551410191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,248 miles (+7,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    482562519158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,461 miles (+14,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    340025918189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,183 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    902170217117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,943 miles
    Test number
    162301916137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P231 SJD

Does P231 SJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P231 SJD is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P231 SJD?
The MOT on P231 SJD is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P231 SJD done?
P231 SJD was recorded at 179,766 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has P231 SJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P231 SJD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P231 SJD 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 P231 SJD find?
P231 SJD passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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