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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S785 JGPMOT history

S785 JGP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 208,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

S785 JGP blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
208,794 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 JGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 JGP was last recorded at 208,794 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,791 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,794 miles
  • 2020 – 208,610 miles
  • 2018 – 207,500 miles
  • 2017 – 206,051 miles
  • 2015 – 205,344 miles
  • 2014 – 200,718 miles
  • 2013 – 194,747 miles
  • 2012 – 189,454 miles
  • 2010 – 177,347 miles
  • 2009 – 167,155 miles
  • 2008 – 153,263 miles
  • 2007 – 141,111 miles
  • 2006 – 132,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,794 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,794 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    208,794 miles
    Test number
    249587711684
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail208,791 miles (+181)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,791 miles
    Test number
    174543053033
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass208,610 miles (+1,110)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    208,610 miles
    Test number
    292170552719
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass207,500 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    207,500 miles
    Test number
    393542701279
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  5. Fail207,499 miles (+1,448)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,499 miles
    Test number
    392807354434
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass206,051 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    206,051 miles
    Test number
    736715999541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail206,050 miles (+706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,050 miles
    Test number
    318504014730
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  8. Fail205,344 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,344 miles
    Test number
    227965655047
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAll exhaust mountings weak /of temp repair
    • NoteBlue haze on reving of engine
    • NoteHorn output weak but working

  9. Pass205,344 miles (+4,626)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    205,344 miles
    Test number
    355695355080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAll exhaust mountings weak /of temp repair
    • NoteBlue haze on reving of engine
    • NoteHorn output weak but working

  10. Pass200,718 miles (+5,971)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    200,718 miles
    Test number
    527983954055
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear light lens damaged but showing correct colour light
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip slightly worn
    • NoteHorn output low
    • NoteTemp repair carried out to nearside rear exhaust mounting but exhaust system supported

  11. Pass194,747 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    194,747 miles
    Test number
    126422833430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount missing.
    • NoteMost exhaust mounts/supports deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside sill damaged.
    • NoteOffside tail/stop lamp cover damaged and contains water.

  12. Fail194,742 miles (+5,288)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,742 miles
    Test number
    276602133088
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount missing.
    • NoteMost exhaust mounts/supports deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside sill damaged.
    • NoteOffside tail/stop lamp cover damaged and contains water.

  13. Pass189,454 miles (+12,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    189,454 miles
    Test number
    167777442001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front+rear discfs corroaded

  14. Pass177,347 miles (+10,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    177,347 miles
    Test number
    350167240127
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass167,155 miles (+13,892)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    167,155 miles
    Test number
    651567649108
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner tie rod end
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  16. Pass153,263 miles (+12,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    153,263 miles
    Test number
    652400258198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,111 miles (+8,468)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    141,111 miles
    Test number
    713207277147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    132,643 miles
    Test number
    304412106205
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S785 JGP

Does S785 JGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S785 JGP expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S785 JGP?
The MOT on S785 JGP expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S785 JGP done?
S785 JGP was recorded at 208,794 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 4,755 miles a year.
Has S785 JGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 JGP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S785 JGP 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 S785 JGP find?
S785 JGP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear.

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