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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S4 DFJMOT history

S4 DFJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S4 DFJ green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,146 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 DFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 DFJ was last recorded at 126,146 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,145 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,146 miles
  • 2025 – 123,357 miles
  • 2023 – 119,180 miles
  • 2022 – 118,038 miles
  • 2021 – 117,915 miles
  • 2020 – 117,604 miles
  • 2019 – 117,183 miles
  • 2018 – 116,670 miles
  • 2017 – 115,911 miles
  • 2016 – 115,532 miles
  • 2015 – 114,198 miles
  • 2014 – 112,654 miles
  • 2013 – 109,694 miles
  • 2012 – 105,307 miles
  • 2011 – 101,376 miles
  • 2010 – 95,889 miles
  • 2009 – 91,824 miles
  • 2008 – 83,385 miles
  • 2007 – 73,727 miles
  • 2006 – 64,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,146 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,146 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,146 miles
    Test number
    765878770755
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,145 miles (+2,788)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,145 miles
    Test number
    251836291793
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,357 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    312120676837
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess centre handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,357 miles (+4,177)6 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    930741363097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess centre handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,180 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,180 miles
    Test number
    359976797714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,038 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,038 miles
    Test number
    920427272823
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,915 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,915 miles
    Test number
    812152157150
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,604 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,604 miles
    Test number
    521240312972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,183 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,183 miles
    Test number
    143471800659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,670 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,670 miles
    Test number
    993184788867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,911 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,911 miles
    Test number
    378869097014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,532 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,532 miles
    Test number
    620087992128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,198 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,198 miles
    Test number
    537009585059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,654 miles (+2,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,654 miles
    Test number
    987980284074
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  15. Pass109,694 miles (+4,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,694 miles
    Test number
    198376583086
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on inside and outside walls

  16. Pass105,307 miles (+3,931)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    937385762095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass101,376 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,376 miles
    Test number
    626689741030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,889 miles (+4,065)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    130921560449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in n/s of rack

  19. Pass91,824 miles (+540)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,824 miles
    Test number
    652042369043
    • NoteClutch wearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  20. Fail91,284 miles (+7,899)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,284 miles
    Test number
    443481369004
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteClutch wearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  21. Pass83,385 miles (+9,658)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    200384448085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,727 miles (+9,305)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    913773047027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,422 miles
    Test number
    394780566088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,422 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,422 miles
    Test number
    524450566078
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S4 DFJ

Does S4 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 DFJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 DFJ?
The MOT on S4 DFJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 DFJ done?
S4 DFJ was recorded at 126,146 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,075 miles a year.
Has S4 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 DFJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 DFJ 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 S4 DFJ find?
S4 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake cable damaged but not to excess front handbrake cable frayed; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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