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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S57 CYJMOT history

S57 CYJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 268,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

S57 CYJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
268,921 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 CYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 CYJ was last recorded at 268,921 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2011: 225,974 miles, lower than 445,867 miles on 21 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
263,127 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 268,921 miles
  • 2022 – 263,127 miles
  • 2021 – 258,913 miles
  • 2020 – 258,464 miles
  • 2018 – 251,617 miles
  • 2017 – 250,924 miles
  • 2016 – 250,623 miles
  • 2015 – 248,930 miles
  • 2014 – 246,577 miles
  • 2013 – 241,229 miles
  • 2012 – 234,248 miles
  • 2011 – 225,974 miles
  • 2010 – 445,867 miles
  • 2009 – 434,619 miles
  • 2008 – 400,456 miles
  • 2007 – 376,227 miles
  • 2006 – 348,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,921 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • All brake discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Various engine oil leaks not excessive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    268,921 miles
    Test number
    381543458564
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248590182702
    • AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded.

  3. Pass263,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    263,127 miles
    Test number
    224200641492
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks not excessive.

  4. Fail263,127 miles (+4,214)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,127 miles
    Test number
    881760092881
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks not excessive.

  5. Pass258,913 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    258,913 miles
    Test number
    381492740163
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail258,913 miles (+449)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,913 miles
    Test number
    815943134462
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis / step bolted to (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass258,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    258,464 miles
    Test number
    120470505459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding

  8. Fail258,462 miles (+6,845)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,462 miles
    Test number
    432009416151
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding

  9. Pass251,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    251,617 miles
    Test number
    782709324464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail251,617 miles (+693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,617 miles
    Test number
    753931097367
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass250,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    250,924 miles
    Test number
    517315187433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail250,924 miles (+12)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,924 miles
    Test number
    730542059128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail250,912 miles (+289)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,912 miles
    Test number
    443463051905
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass250,623 miles (+1,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    250,623 miles
    Test number
    610349023204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass248,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    248,930 miles
    Test number
    682235009986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail248,930 miles (+2,353)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,930 miles
    Test number
    556096256008
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass246,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    246,577 miles
    Test number
    269436514365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail246,577 miles (+5,348)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,577 miles
    Test number
    235955514304
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass241,229 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    241,229 miles
    Test number
    429942483225
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on raised edges
    • NoteOff side front tyre 2mm
    • NoteSlight play in off side steering arm play

  20. Fail241,229 miles (+6,981)12 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,229 miles
    Test number
    758046473206
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on raised edges
    • NoteOff side front tyre 2mm
    • NoteSlight play in off side steering arm play

  21. Pass234,248 miles (+8,274)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    234,248 miles
    Test number
    385512382214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front inner door step corroded

  22. Pass225,974 miles (-219,893)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    225,974 miles
    Test number
    889677781236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail445,867 miles (+11,248)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    445,867 miles
    Test number
    680031710134
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  24. Pass434,619 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    434,619 miles
    Test number
    223658359210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail434,592 miles (+34,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    434,592 miles
    Test number
    943867559202
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass400,456 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    400,456 miles
    Test number
    931715658283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail400,376 miles (+24,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    400,376 miles
    Test number
    563324958278
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass376,227 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    376,227 miles
    Test number
    294253247204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail376,000 miles (+27,277)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    376,000 miles
    Test number
    331370547269
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  30. Pass348,723 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    348,723 miles
    Test number
    393996956438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass345,169 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    345,169 miles
    Test number
    341787396079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail345,040 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    345,040 miles
    Test number
    133625296449
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S57 CYJ

Does S57 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S57 CYJ expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S57 CYJ?
The MOT on S57 CYJ expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S57 CYJ done?
S57 CYJ was recorded at 268,921 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024.
Has S57 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 CYJ has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S57 CYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S57 CYJ find?
S57 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills; oil leak, but not excessive.

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