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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S43 CYJMOT history

S43 CYJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 322,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

S43 CYJ silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
322,340 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 CYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 CYJ was last recorded at 322,340 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 7,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,915 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,425 miles
Average per year
6,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 322,340 miles
  • 2022 – 314,915 miles
  • 2021 – 309,396 miles
  • 2020 – 307,704 miles
  • 2019 – 305,037 miles
  • 2018 – 302,249 miles
  • 2016 – 300,700 miles
  • 2015 – 295,473 miles
  • 2014 – 288,022 miles
  • 2013 – 285,948 miles
  • 2012 – 278,108 miles
  • 2011 – 265,766 miles
  • 2010 – 257,582 miles
  • 2009 – 245,301 miles
  • 2007 – 227,406 miles
  • 2006 – 212,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass322,340 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pipes corroded in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass322,340 miles (+7,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    322,340 miles
    Test number
    996667514203
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass314,915 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    314,915 miles
    Test number
    927588266005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places

  3. Fail314,912 miles (+5,516)3 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,912 miles
    Test number
    757900122359
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places

  4. Pass309,396 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    309,396 miles
    Test number
    104606063606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass307,704 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    307,704 miles
    Test number
    622369533164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass305,037 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    305,037 miles
    Test number
    300693365360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass302,249 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    302,249 miles
    Test number
    671486377429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass300,700 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    300,700 miles
    Test number
    823666182040
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail300,682 miles (+5,209)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,682 miles
    Test number
    766727083242
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass295,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    295,473 miles
    Test number
    540450212485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail295,473 miles (+7,451)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,473 miles
    Test number
    564453433777
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass288,022 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    288,022 miles
    Test number
    666131234330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass285,948 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    285,948 miles
    Test number
    345936533304
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

  14. Fail285,946 miles (+7,838)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,946 miles
    Test number
    415363533416
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges
    • NoteBrake vaccuum pump weak
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  15. Pass278,108 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    278,108 miles
    Test number
    987290002395
    • NoteTow bar electrical socket insecure

  16. Fail278,106 miles (+12,340)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,106 miles
    Test number
    977139792279
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTow bar electrical socket insecure

  17. Pass265,766 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    265,766 miles
    Test number
    155637491218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass257,582 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    257,582 miles
    Test number
    761135500389
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  19. Fail257,573 miles (+12,272)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,573 miles
    Test number
    594650900336
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  20. Pass245,301 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    245,301 miles
    Test number
    331510789108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail245,299 miles (+17,893)13 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,299 miles
    Test number
    212164379148
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass227,406 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    227,406 miles
    Test number
    924780347307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail227,385 miles (+15,251)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,385 miles
    Test number
    400838037311
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass212,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    212,134 miles
    Test number
    341045376287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail212,134 miles2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,134 miles
    Test number
    931825276276
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S43 CYJ

Does S43 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 CYJ expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 CYJ?
The MOT on S43 CYJ expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 CYJ done?
S43 CYJ was recorded at 322,340 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 6,407 miles a year.
Has S43 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 CYJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S43 CYJ 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 S43 CYJ find?
S43 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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