
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S45 JAJMOT history
S45 JAJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,945 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S45 JAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S45 JAJ was last recorded at 123,945 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 2,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Feb 2023: 114,009 miles, lower than 257,292 miles on 7 Feb 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 121,332 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,613 miles
- Average per year
- 4,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,945 miles
- 2025 – 121,332 miles
- 2024 – 117,793 miles
- 2023 – 114,011 miles
- 2022 – 113,225 miles
- 2021 – 111,995 miles
- 2019 – 110,025 miles
- 2018 – 109,112 miles
- 2017 – 101,268 miles
- 2016 – 98,550 miles
- 2015 – 96,112 miles
- 2014 – 88,554 miles
- 2013 – 87,998 miles
- 2012 – 83,460 miles
- 2011 – 79,864 miles
- 2010 – 71,111 miles
- 2009 – 59,527 miles
- 2008 – 47,180 miles
- 2007 – 41,931 miles
- 2006 – 38,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure
Major4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Central
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
General corrosion on parts and components under vehicle
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,945 miles (+2,613)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,945 miles
- Test number
- 142260187034
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass121,332 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 121,332 miles
- Test number
- 745393153954
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above front subrame (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on parts and components under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail121,329 miles (+9)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,329 miles
- Test number
- 567251905206
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above front subrame (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on parts and components under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,320 miles (+3,527)4 dangerous7 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,320 miles
- Test number
- 905059467986
- DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on parts and components under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Central (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to Compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,793 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 117,793 miles
- Test number
- 593373101691
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,011 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 114,011 miles
- Test number
- 982704090854
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Central (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail114,009 miles (-143,283)3 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,009 miles
- Test number
- 822161596565
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Central (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail257,292 miles (+144,067)1 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,292 miles
- Test number
- 820830058415
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake hose excessively deteriorated Central (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Central (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass113,225 miles (+1,230)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 113,225 miles
- Test number
- 687377654984
- AdvisoryGeneral age corrosion to underside of vehicle front pannel area holed but not affecting vehicle main structure or stability
- AdvisoryGeneral age corrosion to underside of vehicle front pannel area holed but not affecting vehicle main structure or stability
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,995 miles (+1,970)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 111,995 miles
- Test number
- 381820511632
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,025 miles (+913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,025 miles
- Test number
- 794093419570
- AdvisoryNearside Front play on wheel
Pass109,112 miles (+7,844)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,112 miles
- Test number
- 583566286177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,268 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,268 miles
- Test number
- 436461544377
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)
Pass98,550 miles (+2,438)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 98,550 miles
- Test number
- 287946886844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,112 miles (+7,558)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 96,112 miles
- Test number
- 860548160008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,554 miles (+556)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 88,554 miles
- Test number
- 677619954284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,998 miles (+4,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 87,998 miles
- Test number
- 456256353252
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,460 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 83,460 miles
- Test number
- 389986152250
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail83,460 miles (+3,596)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,460 miles
- Test number
- 807106952226
- FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,864 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,864 miles
- Test number
- 807957751249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,856 miles (+8,745)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,856 miles
- Test number
- 799586651231
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,111 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 71,111 miles
- Test number
- 381303730493
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteOffside front outer tyre wall damaged
- NoteWear on front discs
Fail71,111 miles (+11,584)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,111 miles
- Test number
- 290123430266
- 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteOffside front outer tyre wall damaged
- NoteWear on front discs
Pass59,527 miles (+227)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 59,527 miles
- Test number
- 304808769403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre wall cracking
Fail59,300 miles (+12,120)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,300 miles
- Test number
- 844671669241
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside front tyre wall cracking
Pass47,180 miles (+2,164)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 47,180 miles
- Test number
- 531494288220
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass45,016 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,016 miles
- Test number
- 220403088427
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass41,931 miles (+3,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 41,931 miles
- Test number
- 644835857129
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass38,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 38,481 miles
- Test number
- 853344666175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S45 JAJ
- Does S45 JAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 JAJ is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S45 JAJ?
- The MOT on S45 JAJ is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S45 JAJ done?
- S45 JAJ was recorded at 123,945 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
- Has S45 JAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S45 JAJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S45 JAJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S45 JAJ find?
- S45 JAJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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