
Volkswagen LT
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
S98 SWJMOT history
S98 SWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 165,271 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2020
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S98 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 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S98 SWJ was last recorded at 165,271 miles on 8 Jul 2020, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Aug 2019: 159,069 miles, lower than 165,300 miles on 10 Aug 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,271 miles · 6 Jul 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2020 – 165,271 miles
- 2019 – 159,069 miles
- 2018 – 165,300 miles
- 2016 – 147,951 miles
- 2015 – 143,646 miles
- 2014 – 138,114 miles
- 2013 – 133,343 miles
- 2012 – 128,048 miles
- 2011 – 122,421 miles
- 2010 – 117,586 miles
- 2008 – 108,503 miles
- 2007 – 104,528 miles
- 2006 – 100,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 846136501624
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 347452920493
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 776800880064
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral bodywork corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Lower door / crash bar area holed but is not considered structural
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FailMileage not read3 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 622581247146
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral bodywork corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Lower door / crash bar area holed but is not considered structural
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 439668050760
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to bodywork
Pass165,271 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 165,271 miles
- Test number
- 878793833365
- 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))
Fail165,271 miles (+6,202)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,271 miles
- Test number
- 692251454510
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass159,069 miles (-6,231)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 159,069 miles
- Test number
- 624180910087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,300 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 165,300 miles
- Test number
- 973667212298
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 453182466115
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak gear box leaking
Pass147,951 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 147,951 miles
- Test number
- 534822507493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Fail147,944 miles (+4,298)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,944 miles
- Test number
- 947856436572
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Pass143,646 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 143,646 miles
- Test number
- 194777015874
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints
Fail143,629 miles (+5,515)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,629 miles
- Test number
- 940663415561
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (chalked) (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints
Pass138,114 miles (+4,771)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 138,114 miles
- Test number
- 179819664232
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass133,343 miles (+5,295)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 133,343 miles
- Test number
- 315653973420
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass128,048 miles (+31)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 128,048 miles
- Test number
- 327859582432
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNoise on engine
- NoteRear load index on both rear tyres have just meet the minimum load , rear axle weight = 2240 rear load index = 112 minimum load = 2240
- NoteSlight surface corrosion to both front brake pipes and both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexi hoses
- NoteSlight oil leak
Fail128,017 miles (+5,596)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,017 miles
- Test number
- 647695882243
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNoise on engine
- NoteRear load index on both rear tyres have just meet the minimum load , rear axle weight = 2240 rear load index = 112 minimum load = 2240
- NoteSlight surface corrosion to both front brake pipes and both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexi hoses
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass122,421 miles (+281)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 122,421 miles
- Test number
- 867992291209
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNoise on engine
- NoteSlight leakage from offside and nearside rear diff seals
Fail122,140 miles (+4,554)5 failures8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,140 miles
- Test number
- 677851191201
- FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pedal travel
- NoteNearside handbrake effort low
- NoteNoise on engine
- NoteSlight leakage from offside and nearside rear diff seals
Pass117,586 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 117,586 miles
- Test number
- 872586600352
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 270466889226
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
FailMileage not read1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 380035089251
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass108,503 miles (+3,975)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 108,503 miles
- Test number
- 891476598245
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteH/brake cable rusty
Pass104,528 miles (+4,308)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 104,528 miles
- Test number
- 192449307391
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass100,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 100,220 miles
- Test number
- 462930716422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S98 SWJ
- Does S98 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 SWJ is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S98 SWJ?
- The MOT on S98 SWJ is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S98 SWJ done?
- S98 SWJ was recorded at 165,271 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2020, an average of 4,759 miles a year.
- Has S98 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S98 SWJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S98 SWJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S98 SWJ find?
- S98 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.
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