
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass205,549 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 205,549 miles
- Test number
- 512995075814
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass150,463 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 150,463 miles
- Test number
- 289291584196
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass149,219 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 149,219 miles
- Test number
- 518986004139
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass123,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 123,936 miles
- Test number
- 339402801268
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass93,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 93,603 miles
- Test number
- 994754757265
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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