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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S41 SWJMOT history

S41 SWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2021 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2021
Mileage
197,402 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2017
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 SWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S41 SWJ was last recorded at 197,402 miles on 18 May 2017, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2010: 100,613 miles, lower than 184,017 miles on 1 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
197,402 miles · 17 May 2017
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 197,402 miles
  • 2015 – 196,926 miles
  • 2014 – 195,371 miles
  • 2013 – 193,311 miles
  • 2012 – 193,261 miles
  • 2011 – 193,261 miles
  • 2010 – 100,613 miles
  • 2007 – 184,017 miles
  • 2006 – 179,458 miles
  • 2005 – 177,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll under body heavy corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both sills front and rear heavy corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 minor20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    448877746579
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under body heavy corroded

  2. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    681959193092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    757316418525
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel has little reserve travel

  4. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    297148536478
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel has little reserve travel

  5. Pass197,402 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    197,402 miles
    Test number
    288922797716
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills front and rear heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

  6. Fail197,402 miles (+476)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,402 miles
    Test number
    989436409783
    • FailureBrake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills front and rear heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

  7. Pass196,926 miles (+1,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    196,926 miles
    Test number
    495592713634
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills very heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass195,371 miles (+2,060)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    195,371 miles
    Test number
    147765254289
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth sills heavy corrosion
    • NotePatches of corrosion

  9. Pass193,311 miles (+50)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    193,311 miles
    Test number
    668823943218
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  10. Pass193,261 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    193,261 miles
    Test number
    467839972223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteCable tie on brake fluid resivour
    • NoteOs side marker lamp not working

  11. Fail193,261 miles8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,261 miles
    Test number
    758810072208
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteCable tie on brake fluid resivour
    • NoteOs side marker lamp not working

  12. Pass193,261 miles3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    193,261 miles
    Test number
    217003571185
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteF/no.plate cracked
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs deteriated
    • NoteLow service brake reserve
    • NoteN/s seat belt buckle cover damadged
    • NoteO/s front & rear side marker lights not working
    • NoteV/low park brake reserve
    • NoteVarious minor chips & scratches in screen

  13. Fail193,261 miles (+92,648)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,261 miles
    Test number
    769962571129
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteF/no.plate cracked
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs deteriated
    • NoteLow service brake reserve
    • NoteN/s seat belt buckle cover damadged
    • NoteO/s front & rear side marker lights not working
    • NoteV/low park brake reserve
    • NoteVarious minor chips & scratches in screen

  14. Pass100,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    230088550474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    412863818269
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass184,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    184,017 miles
    Test number
    604423017294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail184,017 miles (+4,559)4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,017 miles
    Test number
    844871607232
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe in poor condition
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteStone chip o/s headlight
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  18. Pass179,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    179,458 miles
    Test number
    430398696150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail179,458 miles (+1,606)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,458 miles
    Test number
    802368796159
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note0/s/r tyre wearing low and in poor condition
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe rusty and poor
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish
    • NotePlay n/s bottom ball joint
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  20. Pass177,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    177,852 miles
    Test number
    884505195100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail177,852 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,852 miles
    Test number
    160913095116
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Fail177,852 miles7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,852 miles
    Test number
    743807985106
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S41 SWJ

Does S41 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 SWJ expired on 18 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 SWJ?
The MOT on S41 SWJ expired on 18 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 SWJ done?
S41 SWJ was recorded at 197,402 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2017, an average of 1,648 miles a year.
Has S41 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 SWJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S41 SWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S41 SWJ find?
S41 SWJ failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 20 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 19 more.

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