
Volkswagen Transporter
Multi-colour · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S32 SWJMOT history
S32 SWJ is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 229,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 229,106 mi
- At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 8,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S32 SWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S32 SWJ was last recorded at 229,106 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 6,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 222,628 miles · 19 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,478 miles
- Average per year
- 8,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 229,106 miles
- 2022 – 222,628 miles
- 2021 – 220,058 miles
- 2020 – 216,839 miles
- 2018 – 208,169 miles
- 2016 – 208,134 miles
- 2015 – 200,080 miles
- 2014 – 177,043 miles
- 2013 – 168,531 miles
- 2012 – 159,548 miles
- 2011 – 150,998 miles
- 2010 – 139,251 miles
- 2009 – 125,426 miles
- 2008 – 103,504 miles
- 2007 – 91,080 miles
- 2006 – 86,554 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering arms ball joints worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front front n/s inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBattery insecure
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner front o/s inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s outer track rod end worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,106 miles (+6,478)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 229,106 miles
- Test number
- 382829433332
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering arms ball joints worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front front n/s inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBattery insecure
Pass222,628 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 222,628 miles
- Test number
- 609327464371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear service brake shows signs of low effort
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail222,628 miles (+2,570)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,628 miles
- Test number
- 627415177071
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear service brake shows signs of low effort
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass220,058 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 220,058 miles
- Test number
- 949474714696
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner front o/s inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
- AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body
Fail220,058 miles (+3,219)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,058 miles
- Test number
- 271082327233
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front n/s inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner front o/s inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
- AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body
Pass216,839 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 216,839 miles
- Test number
- 586450157412
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Fail216,838 miles (+8,669)6 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,838 miles
- Test number
- 882502852239
- MajorFuel pipe leaking returns (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Pass208,169 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 208,169 miles
- Test number
- 710862267027
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail208,134 miles1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,134 miles
- Test number
- 425861133887
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to rear arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill by lower sliding door stop area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,134 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 208,134 miles
- Test number
- 910067569065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail208,134 miles (+8,054)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,134 miles
- Test number
- 596632061127
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass200,080 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 200,080 miles
- Test number
- 359349205491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail200,080 miles (+23,037)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,080 miles
- Test number
- 948099805259
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass177,043 miles (+8,512)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 177,043 miles
- Test number
- 746827574174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,531 miles (+8,983)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 168,531 miles
- Test number
- 737142183149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,548 miles (+8,550)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 159,548 miles
- Test number
- 928219712191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,998 miles (+278)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 150,998 miles
- Test number
- 218037641158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail150,720 miles (+11,469)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,720 miles
- Test number
- 405876931119
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,251 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 139,251 miles
- Test number
- 384877940121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,177 miles (+13,751)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,177 miles
- Test number
- 730960540116
- FailureInner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass125,426 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 125,426 miles
- Test number
- 184838149132
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail125,426 miles (+256)1 dangerous15 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,426 miles
- Test number
- 482407749148
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSmall spring on handbrake broken
Fail125,170 miles (+21,666)3 dangerous10 failures7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,170 miles
- Test number
- 212511549444
- DangerousCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePower steering noisy
- NoteSlight play nearside inner steering joint.
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass103,504 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 103,504 miles
- Test number
- 471207138157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,428 miles (+12,348)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,428 miles
- Test number
- 293146438473
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass91,080 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 91,080 miles
- Test number
- 884077237154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,078 miles (+4,524)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,078 miles
- Test number
- 230726737423
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteOsf steering arm has slight play
Fail86,554 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,554 miles
- Test number
- 370584226111
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass86,554 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 86,554 miles
- Test number
- 871684126159
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about S32 SWJ
- Does S32 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S32 SWJ expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S32 SWJ?
- The MOT on S32 SWJ expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S32 SWJ done?
- S32 SWJ was recorded at 229,106 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 8,424 miles a year.
- Has S32 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S32 SWJ has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on S32 SWJ 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 S32 SWJ find?
- S32 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn; front steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering arms ball joints worn, and 3 more.
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