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Volkswagen Transporter

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

V645 DBJMOT history

V645 DBJ is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 266,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

V645 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 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
266,019 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V645 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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V645 DBJ was last recorded at 266,019 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,000 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
9,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 266,019 miles
  • 2024 – 266,000 miles
  • 2023 – 258,558 miles
  • 2021 – 245,885 miles
  • 2020 – 232,252 miles
  • 2019 – 217,811 miles
  • 2018 – 205,549 miles
  • 2017 – 193,126 miles
  • 2016 – 179,245 miles
  • 2015 – 164,062 miles
  • 2014 – 150,463 miles
  • 2012 – 140,146 miles
  • 2011 – 123,936 miles
  • 2010 – 115,928 miles
  • 2009 – 107,088 miles
  • 2008 – 98,194 miles
  • 2007 – 93,603 miles
  • 2006 – 83,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear tail light has water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,019 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    266,019 miles
    Test number
    987775713341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass266,000 miles (+7,442)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    266,000 miles
    Test number
    875042981639
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass258,558 miles (+12,673)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    258,558 miles
    Test number
    401143826825
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass245,885 miles (+634)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    245,885 miles
    Test number
    748248549582
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light has water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on dash but not worn to indicator on pads
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing on dash
  5. Fail245,251 miles (+12,999)3 dangerous10 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,251 miles
    Test number
    897095116811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing but still operating (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light has water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on dash but pads not worn to indicator
  6. Pass232,252 miles (+14,441)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    232,252 miles
    Test number
    862433357948
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass217,811 miles (+115)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    217,811 miles
    Test number
    851365556200
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail217,696 miles (+12,147)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,696 miles
    Test number
    507799864656
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass205,549 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    205,549 miles
    Test number
    512995075814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail205,451 miles (+12,325)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,451 miles
    Test number
    299519309124
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass193,126 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    193,126 miles
    Test number
    201158721050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail192,892 miles (+13,647)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,892 miles
    Test number
    262419732804
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass179,245 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    179,245 miles
    Test number
    810199331528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail178,981 miles (+14,919)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,981 miles
    Test number
    726852839662
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass164,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    164,062 miles
    Test number
    128303485154
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  16. Fail164,062 miles (+13,599)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,062 miles
    Test number
    848803585193
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  17. Pass150,463 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,463 miles
    Test number
    289291584196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail150,456 miles (+1,237)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,456 miles
    Test number
    136447174108
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass149,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    518986004139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail149,217 miles (+9,071)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,217 miles
    Test number
    189263494062
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside step corroded and holed but not in testable area
  21. Pass140,146 miles (+16,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,146 miles
    Test number
    366786152451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass123,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    123,936 miles
    Test number
    339402801268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail123,936 miles (+8,008)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,936 miles
    Test number
    849712601240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  24. Pass115,928 miles (+8,840)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,928 miles
    Test number
    380255830428
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass107,088 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    120167339224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack joints
  26. Fail107,086 miles (+8,892)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    314880239288
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack joints
  27. Pass98,194 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    370630258466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  28. Fail98,189 miles (+4,586)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    681055748271
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  29. Pass93,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    994754757265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail93,603 miles (+9,905)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    261830457299
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
  31. Pass83,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    874114346295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V645 DBJ

Does V645 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V645 DBJ expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V645 DBJ?
The MOT on V645 DBJ expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V645 DBJ done?
V645 DBJ was recorded at 266,019 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 9,871 miles a year.
Has V645 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V645 DBJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V645 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 V645 DBJ find?
V645 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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