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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc

T998 SWJMOT history

T998 SWJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,120 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 SWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 SWJ was last recorded at 117,120 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,623 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
497 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,120 miles
  • 2025 – 116,623 miles
  • 2024 – 115,759 miles
  • 2023 – 114,752 miles
  • 2022 – 113,478 miles
  • 2021 – 111,278 miles
  • 2019 – 109,199 miles
  • 2018 – 106,860 miles
  • 2017 – 105,116 miles
  • 2016 – 102,614 miles
  • 2015 – 100,450 miles
  • 2014 – 95,885 miles
  • 2013 – 91,420 miles
  • 2012 – 86,881 miles
  • 2011 – 85,857 miles
  • 2010 – 81,728 miles
  • 2009 – 77,657 miles
  • 2008 – 69,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,120 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slight leak

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.

  • Slight play detected in both front hubs possible tie rods ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,120 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    998663512526
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slight leak

  2. Pass116,623 miles (+864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,623 miles
    Test number
    455386702761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass115,759 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,759 miles
    Test number
    475251669010
    • AdvisoryAge related cracking at near side tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking

  4. Pass114,752 miles (+1,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    734042087904
    • AdvisoryMinor screen damage
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting too get low
    • AdvisoryVery slight play at both front hubs possible tie rods ?

  5. Pass113,478 miles (+2,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,478 miles
    Test number
    759140860194
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in both front hubs possible tie rods ?

  6. Pass111,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    246123819518
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in both front hubs possible tie rods ?

  7. Fail111,278 miles (+2,079)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    299607747467
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed misshaped also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in both front hubs possible tie rods ?

  8. Pass109,199 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    709699255392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    445366386694
    • AdvisoryF BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING TYRE.

  10. Fail106,860 miles (+1,744)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    280232271456
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryF BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING TYRE.

  11. Pass105,116 miles (+2,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,116 miles
    Test number
    232164384010
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS HIGH.
    • AdvisoryF BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING TYRES ON LOCK.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

  12. Pass102,614 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,614 miles
    Test number
    555141258938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    455450945108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,450 miles (+4,565)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    655020345129
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass95,885 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,885 miles
    Test number
    959652224149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,420 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,420 miles
    Test number
    245249603441
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteDAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.EMISSIONS HIGH.

  17. Pass91,420 miles (+4,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,420 miles
    Test number
    596469103168
    • NoteDAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.EMISSIONS HIGH.

  18. Pass86,881 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    178280612182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,857 miles
    Test number
    967455671152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,857 miles (+4,129)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,857 miles
    Test number
    208605771194
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  21. Pass81,728 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,728 miles
    Test number
    390738540124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    911573239134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,657 miles (+7,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    310943139191
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

  24. Pass69,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    450448828111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,896 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    220458428197
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass96,907 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    96,907 km
    Test number
    164290217460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T998 SWJ

Does T998 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T998 SWJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T998 SWJ?
The MOT on T998 SWJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T998 SWJ done?
T998 SWJ was recorded at 117,120 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has T998 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 SWJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T998 SWJ 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 T998 SWJ find?
T998 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust silencer slight leak.

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