
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
S797 NFJMOT history
S797 NFJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 205,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 205,185 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,286 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S797 NFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S797 NFJ was last recorded at 205,185 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 1,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 203,294 miles · 5 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,891 miles
- Average per year
- 6,286 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 205,185 miles
- 2021 – 203,294 miles
- 2020 – 200,611 miles
- 2019 – 197,368 miles
- 2018 – 186,047 miles
- 2017 – 177,760 miles
- 2016 – 168,758 miles
- 2015 – 156,272 miles
- 2014 – 144,526 miles
- 2013 – 139,595 miles
- 2012 – 133,995 miles
- 2011 – 130,706 miles
- 2010 – 127,692 miles
- 2009 – 123,013 miles
- 2008 – 116,148 miles
- 2007 – 110,299 miles
- 2006 – 101,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryVehicle structure corroded
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012
Rear inner lower vallance rust hole
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,185 miles (+1,891)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 205,185 miles
- Test number
- 361022955979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure corroded
Pass203,294 miles (+2,683)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 203,294 miles
- Test number
- 732739508321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,611 miles (+3,243)4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 200,611 miles
- Test number
- 576190811602
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass197,368 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 197,368 miles
- Test number
- 841287854333
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner lower vallance rust hole
Fail197,361 miles (+11,314)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,361 miles
- Test number
- 878225491547
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner lower vallance rust hole
Pass186,047 miles (+36)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 186,047 miles
- Test number
- 595531082073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
Fail186,011 miles (+8,251)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,011 miles
- Test number
- 201699357204
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
Pass177,760 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 177,760 miles
- Test number
- 866727936884
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)
Fail177,755 miles (+8,997)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,755 miles
- Test number
- 695202108847
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)
Pass168,758 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 168,758 miles
- Test number
- 284228583899
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle tilts to the N/S slightly
Fail168,757 miles (+12,485)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,757 miles
- Test number
- 850877574012
- FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat sheild (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryVehicle tilts to the N/S slightly
Pass156,272 miles (+53)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 156,272 miles
- Test number
- 107193505195
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail156,219 miles (+11,693)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,219 miles
- Test number
- 159950505193
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass144,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 144,526 miles
- Test number
- 965549994048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,526 miles (+4,931)1 failure3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,526 miles
- Test number
- 716408894014
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass139,595 miles (+113)7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 139,595 miles
- Test number
- 276501643198
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOSF indicator cover missing (includes side repeater)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear wiper u/s
- NoteSpare tyre close to limit
- NoteSteering rack high pressure pipe has corrosion but not excessive
Fail139,482 miles (+5,487)3 failures2 repaired8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,482 miles
- Test number
- 779744233136
- FailureOffside Front 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 Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOSF indicator cover missing (includes side repeater)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear wiper u/s
- NoteSpare tyre close to limit
- NoteSteering rack high pressure pipe has corrosion but not excessive
Pass133,995 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 133,995 miles
- Test number
- 219325592002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail133,995 miles (+3,289)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,995 miles
- Test number
- 307395992016
- Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass130,706 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 130,706 miles
- Test number
- 166177171458
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteRear seat removed
Fail130,706 miles (+3,014)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,706 miles
- Test number
- 108857971448
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass127,692 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 127,692 miles
- Test number
- 671591980020
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread splitting
Fail127,692 miles (+4,679)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,692 miles
- Test number
- 321281480067
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread splitting
Pass123,013 miles (+6,865)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 123,013 miles
- Test number
- 131354289499
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass116,148 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 116,148 miles
- Test number
- 151691978021
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail116,148 miles (+5,849)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,148 miles
- Test number
- 511141878017
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass110,299 miles (+8,551)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 110,299 miles
- Test number
- 223188687034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteAccident damage to offside front door and wheel arch
Pass101,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 101,748 miles
- Test number
- 461949166073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,748 miles3 failures1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,748 miles
- Test number
- 530019566034
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack output shafts
Questions about S797 NFJ
- Does S797 NFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S797 NFJ expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S797 NFJ?
- The MOT on S797 NFJ expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S797 NFJ done?
- S797 NFJ was recorded at 205,185 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 6,286 miles a year.
- Has S797 NFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S797 NFJ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on S797 NFJ 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 S797 NFJ find?
- S797 NFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.
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