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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

S3 AOJMOT history

S3 AOJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 205,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S3 AOJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
205,597 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AOJ was last recorded at 205,597 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,260 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,337 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,597 miles
  • 2024 – 202,260 miles
  • 2023 – 198,783 miles
  • 2022 – 195,046 miles
  • 2021 – 190,584 miles
  • 2020 – 186,733 miles
  • 2019 – 183,541 miles
  • 2018 – 179,244 miles
  • 2017 – 173,633 miles
  • 2016 – 167,744 miles
  • 2015 – 163,016 miles
  • 2014 – 156,125 miles
  • 2013 – 152,134 miles
  • 2012 – 145,020 miles
  • 2011 – 128,010 miles
  • 2010 – 119,819 miles
  • 2009 – 114,011 miles
  • 2007 – 105,276 miles
  • 2006 – 87,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,597 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,597 miles (+3,337)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    205,597 miles
    Test number
    709266860004
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass202,260 miles (+3,477)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,260 miles
    Test number
    977720985183
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,783 miles (+3,737)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    198,783 miles
    Test number
    271401113060
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/4518 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass195,046 miles (+4,462)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,046 miles
    Test number
    534714518033
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass190,584 miles (+3,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,584 miles
    Test number
    896637315479
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass186,733 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,733 miles
    Test number
    375629847537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail186,702 miles (+3,161)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,702 miles
    Test number
    482185611990
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass183,541 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,541 miles
    Test number
    832541447501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail183,539 miles (+4,295)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,539 miles
    Test number
    740979783282
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass179,244 miles (+226)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    179,244 miles
    Test number
    658723696523
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail179,018 miles (+5,385)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,018 miles
    Test number
    598533541245
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass173,633 miles (+5,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    173,633 miles
    Test number
    541046825560
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass167,744 miles (+4,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    167,744 miles
    Test number
    927170205065
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass163,016 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    163,016 miles
    Test number
    873061612767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    156,125 miles
    Test number
    475046334307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail156,125 miles (+3,991)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,125 miles
    Test number
    879975634398
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass152,134 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,134 miles
    Test number
    386229533337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass145,020 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,020 miles
    Test number
    618472362393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,007 miles (+7,773)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,007 miles
    Test number
    437436752346
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass137,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,234 miles
    Test number
    188635042025
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail137,230 miles (+9,220)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,230 miles
    Test number
    315075042054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass128,010 miles (+8,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    128,010 miles
    Test number
    275036141076
    • NoteFront brake imbalance on the maximum limit at 25%

  23. Pass119,819 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    119,819 miles
    Test number
    203540640011
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre getting low
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  24. Fail119,819 miles (+5,808)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,819 miles
    Test number
    724935730091
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre getting low
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  25. Pass114,011 miles (+8,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    991928429014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass105,276 miles (+18,248)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    105,276 miles
    Test number
    573957537199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,028 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    172727846459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake pad waring light on
    • NoteCuts in outter side walls all tyres 195/7015 c
    • NoteSome play in near side front lower ball jiont

  28. Fail87,028 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    901957146033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake pad waring light on
    • NoteCuts in outter side walls all tyres 195/7015 c
    • NoteSome play in near side front lower ball jiont

Questions about S3 AOJ

Does S3 AOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AOJ is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 AOJ?
The MOT on S3 AOJ is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AOJ done?
S3 AOJ was recorded at 205,597 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has S3 AOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AOJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 AOJ 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 S3 AOJ find?
S3 AOJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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