Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S37 SWJMOT history
S37 SWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 199,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 199,633 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S37 SWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S37 SWJ was last recorded at 199,633 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 193,755 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,878 miles
- Average per year
- 5,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 199,633 miles
- 2024 – 193,755 miles
- 2023 – 189,917 miles
- 2022 – 183,165 miles
- 2021 – 165,675 miles
- 2020 – 157,719 miles
- 2019 – 148,944 miles
- 2018 – 147,759 miles
- 2017 – 146,791 miles
- 2015 – 145,402 miles
- 2014 – 143,793 miles
- 2013 – 141,585 miles
- 2012 – 139,461 miles
- 2011 – 135,186 miles
- 2010 – 130,169 miles
- 2009 – 124,448 miles
- 2008 – 116,005 miles
- 2007 – 103,562 miles
- 2006 – 96,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,633 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,633 miles (+5,878)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 199,633 miles
- Test number
- 105002447018
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,755 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 193,755 miles
- Test number
- 352656365326
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s and o.s front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail193,755 miles (+3,838)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,755 miles
- Test number
- 760666179295
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s and o.s front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,917 miles (+6,752)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 189,917 miles
- Test number
- 768966076139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,165 miles (+8,377)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 183,165 miles
- Test number
- 983380340099
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass174,788 miles (+9,113)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 174,788 miles
- Test number
- 160737985129
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass165,675 miles (+7,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 165,675 miles
- Test number
- 153575050830
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Pass157,719 miles (+693)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 157,719 miles
- Test number
- 670908660244
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail157,026 miles (+8,082)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,026 miles
- Test number
- 823238973528
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass148,944 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 148,944 miles
- Test number
- 521848974576
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,944 miles (+1,185)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,944 miles
- Test number
- 147779387991
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,759 miles (+968)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 147,759 miles
- Test number
- 309006301206
- AdvisoryFront **STRONG ADVISE** both tyres have side wall cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded , close to front outer seat belt anchor point prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass146,791 miles (+1,389)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 146,791 miles
- Test number
- 297624616458
- AdvisoryCentral handbrake cable in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront both tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass145,402 miles (+1,609)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 145,402 miles
- Test number
- 793407207009
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints have slight play
Pass143,793 miles (+2,208)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 143,793 miles
- Test number
- 115570544387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,585 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 141,585 miles
- Test number
- 449971343424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass139,461 miles (+4,275)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 139,461 miles
- Test number
- 716383442325
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass135,186 miles (+5,017)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 135,186 miles
- Test number
- 497640241359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to split and crack
Pass130,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 130,169 miles
- Test number
- 303521940386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,168 miles (+5,720)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,168 miles
- Test number
- 134081240328
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass124,448 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 124,448 miles
- Test number
- 260072239382
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail124,448 miles (+8,443)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,448 miles
- Test number
- 831192239376
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail116,005 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,005 miles
- Test number
- 104126738349
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass116,005 miles (+12,443)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 116,005 miles
- Test number
- 123026938341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,562 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,562 miles
- Test number
- 311647337346
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteDamp at fuel leak off pipes
Pass103,562 miles (+7,111)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 103,562 miles
- Test number
- 641377337344
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteDamp at fuel leak off pipes
Pass96,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 96,451 miles
- Test number
- 514073086242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,451 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,451 miles
- Test number
- 753973386241
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S37 SWJ
- Does S37 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 SWJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S37 SWJ?
- The MOT on S37 SWJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S37 SWJ done?
- S37 SWJ was recorded at 199,633 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
- Has S37 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S37 SWJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S37 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 S37 SWJ find?
- S37 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside of fuel tank; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, and 2 more.
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