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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V631 DBJMOT history

V631 DBJ is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

V631 DBJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
185,203 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V631 DBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V631 DBJ was last recorded at 185,203 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 11,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,977 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,226 miles
Average per year
5,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,203 miles
  • 2024 – 173,977 miles
  • 2023 – 167,749 miles
  • 2022 – 167,410 miles
  • 2020 – 162,150 miles
  • 2019 – 154,686 miles
  • 2018 – 148,858 miles
  • 2017 – 142,472 miles
  • 2016 – 135,140 miles
  • 2015 – 129,698 miles
  • 2014 – 120,880 miles
  • 2013 – 114,403 miles
  • 2012 – 105,927 miles
  • 2011 – 103,048 miles
  • 2010 – 95,504 miles
  • 2009 – 88,891 miles
  • 2008 – 85,258 miles
  • 2007 – 81,484 miles
  • 2006 – 76,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,203 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,203 miles (+11,226)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,203 miles
    Test number
    701682887766
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,977 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,977 miles
    Test number
    325900128356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail173,930 miles (+6,181)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,930 miles
    Test number
    404309621526
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,749 miles (+339)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,749 miles
    Test number
    518954809586
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, due to being sat up for along time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass167,410 miles (+5,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,410 miles
    Test number
    784573285618
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass162,150 miles (+7,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,150 miles
    Test number
    163395730061
    • AdvisoryFront Inner tyre wear both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rack boot perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass154,686 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,686 miles
    Test number
    217942894523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,858 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,858 miles
    Test number
    747871551946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,472 miles
    Test number
    699097519223
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded center and rear

  10. Fail142,472 miles (+7,332)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,472 miles
    Test number
    497652327300
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded center and rear

  11. Pass135,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,140 miles
    Test number
    482306364862
    • AdvisoryEngine starting to emit blue smoke

  12. Fail135,410 miles (+5,712)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,410 miles
    Test number
    734816110739
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low unable to ajust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine starting to emit blue smoke

  13. Pass129,698 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,698 miles
    Test number
    566101305207
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail129,698 miles (+10)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,698 miles
    Test number
    918967295150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail129,688 miles (+8,808)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,688 miles
    Test number
    509649085080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO.S.F Tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass120,880 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,880 miles
    Test number
    206094984031
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on the inner edge

  17. Fail120,874 miles (+6,471)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    599613184046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on the inner edge

  18. Pass114,403 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,403 miles
    Test number
    738689373077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,927 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,927 miles
    Test number
    778423072066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail105,919 miles (+2,871)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    305748752056
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass103,048 miles (+7,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    359002151039
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  22. Pass95,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    460717350030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,504 miles (+6,613)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    652804150043
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass88,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    660424159083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Fail88,891 miles (+3,633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    940134459007
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass85,258 miles (+3,774)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    742096758008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion of exhaust system

  27. Pass81,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,484 miles
    Test number
    610238657097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,484 miles (+4,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,484 miles
    Test number
    381674457003
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  29. Pass76,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,636 miles
    Test number
    512709356055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V631 DBJ

Does V631 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V631 DBJ expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V631 DBJ?
The MOT on V631 DBJ expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V631 DBJ done?
V631 DBJ was recorded at 185,203 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
Has V631 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V631 DBJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V631 DBJ 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 V631 DBJ find?
V631 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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