
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V649 EWJMOT history
V649 EWJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 191,591 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 191,591 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V649 EWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V649 EWJ was last recorded at 191,591 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,386 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 205 miles
- Average per year
- 7,122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 191,591 miles
- 2023 – 185,374 miles
- 2022 – 173,720 miles
- 2020 – 166,135 miles
- 2019 – 158,650 miles
- 2018 – 152,162 miles
- 2017 – 143,491 miles
- 2016 – 138,762 miles
- 2015 – 133,422 miles
- 2014 – 127,874 miles
- 2013 – 118,969 miles
- 2012 – 110,635 miles
- 2011 – 102,307 miles
- 2010 – 93,532 miles
- 2009 – 83,735 miles
- 2008 – 73,576 miles
- 2007 – 65,185 miles
- 2006 – 57,149 miles
- 2005 – 50,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake cables (1.1.18 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp adjuster slightly defective or temporary repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad wire damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust heat shield not fully secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both feed pipes & rear end pipes, greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both, just met effort (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,591 miles (+205)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 191,591 miles
- Test number
- 199541678433
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake cables (1.1.18 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp adjuster slightly defective or temporary repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad wire damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust heat shield not fully secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both feed pipes & rear end pipes, greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both, just met effort (1.2.1 (c))
Fail191,386 miles (+6,012)2 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,386 miles
- Test number
- 973206022151
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake cables (1.1.18 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp adjuster slightly defective or temporary repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad wire damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge limiter loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust heat shield not fully secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both feed pipes & rear end pipes, greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both, just met effort (1.2.1 (c))
Pass185,374 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 185,374 miles
- Test number
- 541582018033
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and NSR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,369 miles (+11,649)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,369 miles
- Test number
- 987368731208
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm front bush area mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & NSR slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Spare wheel area support mount, cross member panel corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,720 miles (+7,585)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 173,720 miles
- Test number
- 522175053545
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass166,135 miles (+6)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 166,135 miles
- Test number
- 849115578453
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail166,129 miles (+7,479)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,129 miles
- Test number
- 880996935997
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,650 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 158,650 miles
- Test number
- 329647156685
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail158,642 miles (+6,480)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,642 miles
- Test number
- 628338264606
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,162 miles (+30)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 152,162 miles
- Test number
- 736272279766
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake cable return spring broken
Fail152,132 miles (+8,641)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,132 miles
- Test number
- 897636594214
- DangerousElectrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake pad wear warning light on (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake cable return spring broken
Pass143,491 miles (+4,729)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 143,491 miles
- Test number
- 176476131699
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre section corroded (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated 195/70/15 C
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass138,762 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 138,762 miles
- Test number
- 651405912731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyre showing signs of perishing
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryOuter sill corroded
Fail138,760 miles (+5,338)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,760 miles
- Test number
- 717539029771
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyre showing signs of perishing
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryOuter sill corroded
Pass133,422 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 133,422 miles
- Test number
- 318593016686
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDoors stick
- AdvisoryLow pad lamp on
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion on sills & suspension
- AdvisorySigns of perishing on tyres
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Fail133,418 miles (+5,544)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,418 miles
- Test number
- 121412439418
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDoors stick
- AdvisoryLow pad lamp on
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion on sills & suspension
- AdvisorySigns of perishing on tyres
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass127,874 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 127,874 miles
- Test number
- 127383424307
- NoteMost metal brake pipes corroding
Fail127,874 miles (+8,905)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,874 miles
- Test number
- 287523724367
- 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)
- 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteMost metal brake pipes corroding
Pass118,969 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 118,969 miles
- Test number
- 355582113348
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front outer sill slightly corroded
Fail118,969 miles (+8,334)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,969 miles
- Test number
- 357931913364
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front outer sill slightly corroded
Pass110,635 miles (+8,328)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 110,635 miles
- Test number
- 886064822387
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 102,307 miles
- Test number
- 127700501351
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,307 miles (+8,775)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,307 miles
- Test number
- 385700201363
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,532 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 93,532 miles
- Test number
- 472642200360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,525 miles (+9,790)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,525 miles
- Test number
- 670751100306
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Fail83,735 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,735 miles
- Test number
- 122112909326
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass83,735 miles (+10,159)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 83,735 miles
- Test number
- 210742809306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 73,576 miles
- Test number
- 551166328311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,573 miles (+8,388)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,573 miles
- Test number
- 210306728340
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass65,185 miles (+8,036)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 65,185 miles
- Test number
- 821273627365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,149 miles (+6,462)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 57,149 miles
- Test number
- 791800226300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,687 miles (+126)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 50,687 miles
- Test number
- 711986525345
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn.
- NoteBoth front tyres worn.
- NoteN/s/f tyre curbworn
Fail50,561 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,561 miles
- Test number
- 494253325346
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly and all tyres perished and cracked
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Questions about V649 EWJ
- Does V649 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V649 EWJ expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V649 EWJ?
- The MOT on V649 EWJ expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V649 EWJ done?
- V649 EWJ was recorded at 191,591 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 7,122 miles a year.
- Has V649 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V649 EWJ has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V649 EWJ 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 V649 EWJ find?
- V649 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; brake slack adjuster advise adjustment parking brake cables; central front upper oil leak, but not excessive, and 9 more.
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