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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S52 JUAMOT history

S52 JUA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 187,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

S52 JUA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
187,124 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 JUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 JUA was last recorded at 187,124 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,085 miles · 17 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,124 miles
  • 2021 – 187,085 miles
  • 2020 – 187,044 miles
  • 2018 – 186,763 miles
  • 2017 – 184,216 miles
  • 2016 – 183,120 miles
  • 2015 – 181,284 miles
  • 2014 – 177,047 miles
  • 2013 – 170,630 miles
  • 2012 – 162,224 miles
  • 2011 – 153,523 miles
  • 2010 – 146,373 miles
  • 2009 – 131,836 miles
  • 2008 – 122,545 miles
  • 2007 – 119,234 miles
  • 2006 – 116,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,124 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWeld repairs coated

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,124 miles (+39)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,124 miles
    Test number
    821899198632
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWeld repairs coated

  2. Pass187,085 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    187,085 miles
    Test number
    531068446263
    • AdvisoryFront both front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    187,044 miles
    Test number
    203812235275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail187,044 miles (+281)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,044 miles
    Test number
    997740053220
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass186,763 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    186,763 miles
    Test number
    855990213916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail186,723 miles (+2,507)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,723 miles
    Test number
    996559502637
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass184,216 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    184,216 miles
    Test number
    294651413315
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail184,196 miles (+1,076)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,196 miles
    Test number
    745382906637
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass183,120 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    183,120 miles
    Test number
    952065952890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Fail182,916 miles (+1,632)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,916 miles
    Test number
    313483827296
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven applies later than offside (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass181,284 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    181,284 miles
    Test number
    971988748032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER BOOT DETER (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail181,284 miles (+4,237)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,284 miles
    Test number
    755703792087
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER BOOT DETER (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass177,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    177,047 miles
    Test number
    825365824308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail177,047 miles (+6,417)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,047 miles
    Test number
    907952924304
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass170,630 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    170,630 miles
    Test number
    479499713382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail170,628 miles (+8,404)1 dangerous11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,628 miles
    Test number
    936888513366
    • DangerousVehicle unfit for road use
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass162,224 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    162,224 miles
    Test number
    859327222349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail162,222 miles (+8,699)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,222 miles
    Test number
    436390922497
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass153,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    153,523 miles
    Test number
    265943021374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail153,523 miles (+7,150)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,523 miles
    Test number
    967233321345
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass146,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    146,373 miles
    Test number
    832165100392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail146,373 miles (+14,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,373 miles
    Test number
    521951700356
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass131,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    131,836 miles
    Test number
    533823229360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail131,836 miles (+9,291)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,836 miles
    Test number
    644410429374
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass122,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    122,545 miles
    Test number
    962569118375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,545 miles (+3,311)3 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,545 miles
    Test number
    834105118339
    • DangerousBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • DangerousBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Pass119,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    133436807377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail119,234 miles (+2,876)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    374855107394
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  29. Pass116,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    116,358 miles
    Test number
    451433916310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail116,358 miles14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,358 miles
    Test number
    121533006311
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S52 JUA

Does S52 JUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 JUA expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 JUA?
The MOT on S52 JUA expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 JUA done?
S52 JUA was recorded at 187,124 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has S52 JUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 JUA has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S52 JUA 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 S52 JUA find?
S52 JUA passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 8 more.

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