
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V228 LJHMOT history
V228 LJH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,406 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 160,406 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V228 LJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
V228 LJH was last recorded at 160,406 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 6,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 153,751 miles · 9 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,655 miles
- Average per year
- 6,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,406 miles
- 2023 – 153,751 miles
- 2022 – 136,703 miles
- 2021 – 126,811 miles
- 2020 – 123,689 miles
- 2019 – 119,354 miles
- 2018 – 106,135 miles
- 2016 – 97,482 miles
- 2014 – 91,410 miles
- 2013 – 88,647 miles
- 2012 – 85,033 miles
- 2011 – 81,965 miles
- 2010 – 68,828 miles
- 2009 – 68,825 miles
- 2008 – 63,882 miles
- 2006 – 50,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake rod replaced by cable+clamps
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad low
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends
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 chafed
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail160,406 miles (+6,655)18 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,406 miles
- Test number
- 445387095278
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake rod replaced by cable+clamps
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad low
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends
Pass153,751 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 153,751 miles
- Test number
- 369809337156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,731 miles (+17,028)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,731 miles
- Test number
- 579783764226
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 136,703 miles
- Test number
- 234628708457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,703 miles (+9,892)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,703 miles
- Test number
- 936443570014
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust holed and broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass126,811 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 126,811 miles
- Test number
- 400461301001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail126,808 miles (+3,119)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,808 miles
- Test number
- 466138595748
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass123,689 miles (+4,335)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,689 miles
- Test number
- 866049655557
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,354 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 119,354 miles
- Test number
- 227122482767
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail119,351 miles (+13,216)2 dangerous7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,351 miles
- Test number
- 516953488494
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged front handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass106,135 miles (+106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 106,135 miles
- Test number
- 701047746453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail106,029 miles (+8,547)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,029 miles
- Test number
- 104311815567
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure pipe on cat (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,482 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 97,482 miles
- Test number
- 861429358394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight worn on edges
Fail97,482 miles (+2,268)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,482 miles
- Test number
- 312487250079
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight worn on edges
Pass95,214 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 95,214 miles
- Test number
- 483957381097
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail95,214 miles (+3,804)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,214 miles
- Test number
- 635355613546
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Fail91,410 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,410 miles
- Test number
- 188698094117
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteSeveral minor leaks/blows from exhaust system
Pass91,410 miles (+2,763)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 91,410 miles
- Test number
- 689648794104
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteSeveral minor leaks/blows from exhaust system
Pass88,647 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 88,647 miles
- Test number
- 537457293157
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteExhaust system has 4 exhaust blows and back box is deteriorated around tail pipes
- NoteFront pads well worn
- NoteSlight play steering column top mount/ bearing
Fail88,647 miles (+3,614)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,647 miles
- Test number
- 969787593160
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
- FailureRear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteExhaust system has 4 exhaust blows and back box is deteriorated around tail pipes
- NoteFront pads well worn
- NoteSlight play steering column top mount/ bearing
Pass85,033 miles (+3,068)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 85,033 miles
- Test number
- 647732102217
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass81,965 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 81,965 miles
- Test number
- 416423661351
- NoteFront tyres well worn 225 45 r17
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
Fail81,965 miles (+7,657)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,965 miles
- Test number
- 849263361361
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- NoteFront tyres well worn 225 45 r17
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
Pass74,308 miles (+5,480)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,308 miles
- Test number
- 519464301025
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges 225/45/17xl
Pass68,828 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 68,828 miles
- Test number
- 714152100049
- NoteRear pads look well worn
Fail68,825 miles (+4,943)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,825 miles
- Test number
- 734035769361
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteRear pads look well worn
Pass63,882 miles (+6,584)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 63,882 miles
- Test number
- 441025768434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront pads look to be in poor condition
- NoteFront wipers deteriorated
- NotePower steering belt noisy under load
Pass57,298 miles (+6,578)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 57,298 miles
- Test number
- 130702308417
- NoteCoolant leak at water pump
- NotePipe off on inlet manifold
- NoteWiper blades poor
Pass50,720 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 50,720 miles
- Test number
- 880992466347
- NoteFront tyres well worn 2-3mm 195/70/15
- NoteRear brake pads very well worn,warning light on dash
Questions about V228 LJH
- Does V228 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V228 LJH expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V228 LJH?
- The MOT on V228 LJH expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V228 LJH done?
- V228 LJH was recorded at 160,406 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 6,130 miles a year.
- Has V228 LJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V228 LJH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V228 LJH 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 V228 LJH find?
- V228 LJH failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 18 major defects and 4 advisories: horn not working; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed, and 19 more.
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