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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S54 SWJMOT history

S54 SWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 284,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
284,857 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 SWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 SWJ was last recorded at 284,857 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,611 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,246 miles
Average per year
3,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 284,857 miles
  • 2025 – 283,611 miles
  • 2023 – 281,409 miles
  • 2022 – 279,320 miles
  • 2021 – 276,249 miles
  • 2019 – 270,743 miles
  • 2018 – 264,993 miles
  • 2017 – 260,860 miles
  • 2016 – 256,737 miles
  • 2015 – 254,783 miles
  • 2014 – 252,827 miles
  • 2013 – 249,246 miles
  • 2012 – 244,361 miles
  • 2011 – 239,914 miles
  • 2010 – 235,558 miles
  • 2009 – 229,643 miles
  • 2008 – 224,271 miles
  • 2007 – 219,780 miles
  • 2006 – 212,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,857 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2019

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,857 miles (+1,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    284,857 miles
    Test number
    245379578482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass283,611 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    283,611 miles
    Test number
    449466527595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rack end slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight wear

  3. Fail283,606 miles (+2,197)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,606 miles
    Test number
    168444837278
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side marker not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens damaged

  4. Pass281,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    281,409 miles
    Test number
    568774292675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail281,409 miles (+2,089)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,409 miles
    Test number
    629939588355
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass279,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    279,320 miles
    Test number
    347431291350
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped

  7. Fail279,320 miles (+3,071)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,320 miles
    Test number
    307241370548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped

  8. Pass276,249 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    276,249 miles
    Test number
    421039728107
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail276,249 miles (+5,506)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,249 miles
    Test number
    225283570886
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D bushe and bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass270,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    270,743 miles
    Test number
    431563780276
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail270,743 miles (+5,750)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,743 miles
    Test number
    112266966865
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass264,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    264,993 miles
    Test number
    291952268734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail264,993 miles (+4,133)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,993 miles
    Test number
    740072115760
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on park brake lever
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

  14. Pass260,860 miles (+4,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    260,860 miles
    Test number
    980574384327
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass256,737 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    256,737 miles
    Test number
    956900019948
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyres slightly perished

  16. Pass254,783 miles (+1,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    254,783 miles
    Test number
    181159379244
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to wear thin
    • AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front bottom balljoint

  17. Pass252,827 miles (+3,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    252,827 miles
    Test number
    746069024363
    • NoteFront anti roll bar bushes worn

  18. Pass249,246 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    249,246 miles
    Test number
    387175543416
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link bushes worn
    • NoteRear brake pads startimg to wear thin

  19. FailMileage not read1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    639015343253
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link bushes worn
    • NoteRear brake pads startimg to wear thin

  20. Pass244,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    244,361 miles
    Test number
    958867002274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail244,361 miles (+4,447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,361 miles
    Test number
    617687902262
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass239,914 miles (+4,356)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    239,914 miles
    Test number
    787247901256
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

  23. Pass235,558 miles (+5,915)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    235,558 miles
    Test number
    333249500294
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePark brake needs ajusting
    • NoteSlight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes

  24. Pass229,643 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    229,643 miles
    Test number
    443527919268
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteScreen chipped

  25. Fail229,643 miles (+5,372)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,643 miles
    Test number
    820116219295
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteScreen chipped

  26. Pass224,271 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    224,271 miles
    Test number
    303174938255
    • NoteCentre exhaust joint corroded
    • NoteScreen chipped

  27. Fail224,271 miles (+4,491)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,271 miles
    Test number
    194633538266
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre exhaust joint corroded
    • NoteScreen chipped

  28. Pass219,780 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    219,780 miles
    Test number
    413980937291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail219,275 miles (+6,301)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,275 miles
    Test number
    393619227426
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on an edge.
    • NoteLarge engine/transmission oil leak.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front and centre yellow side markers out.
    • NoteTracking out.

  30. Pass212,974 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    212,974 miles
    Test number
    804442626284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail212,968 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,968 miles
    Test number
    234600626265
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S54 SWJ

Does S54 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 SWJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 SWJ?
The MOT on S54 SWJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 SWJ done?
S54 SWJ was recorded at 284,857 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
Has S54 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 SWJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S54 SWJ 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 SWJ find?
S54 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear light lens cracked; oil leak, but not excessive.

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