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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Lpg · 1999 · 2,490 cc

S62 VWJMOT history

S62 VWJ is a white and silver lpg Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
149,938 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 VWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S62 VWJ was last recorded at 149,938 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,948 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,990 miles
Average per year
7,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,938 miles
  • 2025 – 140,948 miles
  • 2024 – 131,882 miles
  • 2022 – 118,238 miles
  • 2021 – 112,946 miles
  • 2020 – 102,471 miles
  • 2018 – 89,768 miles
  • 2017 – 73,381 miles
  • 2016 – 68,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,938 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside wheelarches-front of

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside wheelarches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,938 miles (+8,990)8 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,938 miles
    Test number
    841726414766
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,948 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,948 miles
    Test number
    881930785966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside wheelarches-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside wheelarches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail140,923 miles (+9,041)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,923 miles
    Test number
    678356014813
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside wheelarches-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside wheelarches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,882 miles (+27)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,882 miles
    Test number
    995612393942
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly abnormal wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lazy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly abnormal wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring inspection

  5. Fail131,855 miles (+13,617)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,855 miles
    Test number
    847159994282
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill-front of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill-front of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight abnormal wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lazy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight abnormal wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass118,238 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,238 miles
    Test number
    480156127266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,237 miles (+5,291)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,237 miles
    Test number
    707212680490
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,946 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,946 miles
    Test number
    599336292059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,934 miles (+10,463)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,934 miles
    Test number
    453109429698
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass102,471 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    563276006463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,513 miles
    Test number
    628707593564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,513 miles (+6,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,513 miles
    Test number
    197266503771
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass89,768 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    754643791828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,876 miles (+9,260)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    495763882857
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass79,616 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    412299599985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,381 miles (+4,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,381 miles
    Test number
    325182036538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s borderline (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 3 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMainj brake pipes under sealed poss corrosion started

  17. Pass68,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    473355163416
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes, undersealed, poss corrosion started
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass57,079 km (+17,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,079 km
    Test number
    949557835069
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehicle only just passed emissions test

  19. Pass39,834 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,834 km
    Test number
    146804444436
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail39,834 km2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,834 km
    Test number
    127914344463
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S62 VWJ

Does S62 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S62 VWJ expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S62 VWJ?
The MOT on S62 VWJ expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S62 VWJ done?
S62 VWJ was recorded at 149,938 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,748 miles a year.
Has S62 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 VWJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S62 VWJ 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 S62 VWJ find?
S62 VWJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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