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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S30 JFBMOT history

S30 JFB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 342,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

S30 JFB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
342,955 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 JFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 JFB was last recorded at 342,955 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 5,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
337,360 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,595 miles
Average per year
8,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 342,955 miles
  • 2020 – 337,360 miles
  • 2019 – 331,906 miles
  • 2018 – 321,243 miles
  • 2017 – 315,093 miles
  • 2016 – 306,423 miles
  • 2015 – 297,423 miles
  • 2014 – 286,721 miles
  • 2013 – 281,514 miles
  • 2012 – 278,347 miles
  • 2009 – 274,461 miles
  • 2008 – 261,564 miles
  • 2007 – 236,566 miles
  • 2006 – 209,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass342,955 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass342,955 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    342,955 miles
    Test number
    470332469754
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail342,955 miles (+5,595)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    342,955 miles
    Test number
    532651476294
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass337,360 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    337,360 miles
    Test number
    765427018192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top platform,outer sides corroding,monitor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play,monitor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass331,906 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    331,906 miles
    Test number
    623357390585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail331,898 miles (+10,655)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,898 miles
    Test number
    693945651994
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached fractured (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel excessively corroded at lower chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of inner sill near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near to door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down steering wheel has 3 screws retaining it to centre boss instead of 6 .one retaining hole is fractured (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from diesel spill pipe from injector.

  6. Pass321,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    321,243 miles
    Test number
    871587404233
    • AdvisoryFront bolt on crossmember behind bumper corroded,recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail321,243 miles (+6,150)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,243 miles
    Test number
    961049559912
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bolt on crossmember behind bumper corroded,recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass315,093 miles (+8,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    315,093 miles
    Test number
    793682654497
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded but not in designated areas

  9. Pass306,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    306,423 miles
    Test number
    944821380166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail306,423 miles (+9,000)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,423 miles
    Test number
    642376511573
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass297,423 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    297,423 miles
    Test number
    360623898704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass286,721 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    286,721 miles
    Test number
    329078184181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail286,719 miles (+5,205)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,719 miles
    Test number
    779849774165
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass281,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    281,514 miles
    Test number
    678186583110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail281,514 miles (+3,167)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,514 miles
    Test number
    667516583113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass278,347 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    278,347 miles
    Test number
    485251202223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass274,461 miles (+12,897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    274,461 miles
    Test number
    404994399223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass261,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    261,564 miles
    Test number
    991029178141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail261,564 miles (+24,998)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,564 miles
    Test number
    242347378176
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass236,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    236,566 miles
    Test number
    482723997180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail236,566 miles (+27,562)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,566 miles
    Test number
    511013397136
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass209,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    209,004 miles
    Test number
    230160186128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail209,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,004 miles
    Test number
    764380586137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S30 JFB

Does S30 JFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 JFB expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 JFB?
The MOT on S30 JFB expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 JFB done?
S30 JFB was recorded at 342,955 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 8,704 miles a year.
Has S30 JFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 JFB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S30 JFB 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 S30 JFB find?
S30 JFB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; coolant leak; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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