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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S54 JUAMOT history

S54 JUA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 266,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S54 JUA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
266,099 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 JUA was last recorded at 266,099 miles on 27 May 2026, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,497 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,099 miles
  • 2025 – 263,497 miles
  • 2024 – 258,175 miles
  • 2022 – 256,107 miles
  • 2020 – 254,260 miles
  • 2017 – 251,568 miles
  • 2016 – 241,616 miles
  • 2015 – 222,365 miles
  • 2014 – 209,249 miles
  • 2013 – 201,139 miles
  • 2012 – 190,488 miles
  • 2011 – 182,182 miles
  • 2010 – 158,857 miles
  • 2009 – 152,870 miles
  • 2008 – 141,790 miles
  • 2007 – 134,788 miles
  • 2006 – 125,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,099 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 and offside outer sills corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,099 miles (+2,602)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    266,099 miles
    Test number
    626246147556
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass263,497 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    263,497 miles
    Test number
    813353978227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass258,175 miles (+2,068)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    258,175 miles
    Test number
    421273967076
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central part (both sides ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass256,107 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    256,107 miles
    Test number
    577391884932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass254,260 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    254,260 miles
    Test number
    361586736236
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass251,568 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    251,568 miles
    Test number
    645747414569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill heavily corroded (holed) outside of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  7. Fail251,567 miles (+9,951)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,567 miles
    Test number
    534716881519
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill heavily corroded (holed) outside of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  8. Pass241,616 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    241,616 miles
    Test number
    697268584320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

  9. Fail241,614 miles (+19,249)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,614 miles
    Test number
    977482205118
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

  10. Pass222,365 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    222,365 miles
    Test number
    453253623760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel seam (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail222,310 miles (+13,061)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,310 miles
    Test number
    173557550183
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel seam (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass209,249 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    209,249 miles
    Test number
    267125274297
    • NoteOffside and nearside outer sills corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail209,248 miles (+8,109)2 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,248 miles
    Test number
    107114874287
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside outer sills corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass201,139 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    201,139 miles
    Test number
    409733583288
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail201,139 miles (+10,651)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,139 miles
    Test number
    566022683239
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass190,488 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    190,488 miles
    Test number
    609969582277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  17. Fail190,488 miles (+8,306)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,488 miles
    Test number
    766344882251
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass182,182 miles (+20)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    182,182 miles
    Test number
    545464201395
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDriver seat has alot of free play and just passes test
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber deteriated
    • NoteSome test items not visible

  19. Fail182,162 miles (+23,305)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,162 miles
    Test number
    775538091283
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDriver seat has alot of free play and just passes test
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber deteriated
    • NoteSome test items not visible

  20. Pass158,857 miles (+5,987)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    158,857 miles
    Test number
    232032500360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDriver seat loose
    • NoteN/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass152,870 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    152,870 miles
    Test number
    811207099230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail152,857 miles (+4,257)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,857 miles
    Test number
    812945799284
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

  23. Pass148,600 miles (+6,810)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    148,600 miles
    Test number
    541226619082
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade slightly frayed
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass141,790 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    141,790 miles
    Test number
    692144628042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass134,788 miles (+9,334)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    134,788 miles
    Test number
    130514327468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  26. Pass125,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    125,454 miles
    Test number
    613047226016
    • NoteImbalance to rear brakes (120/170)

Questions about S54 JUA

Does S54 JUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 JUA is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 JUA?
The MOT on S54 JUA is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 JUA done?
S54 JUA was recorded at 266,099 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has S54 JUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 JUA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S54 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 S54 JUA find?
S54 JUA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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