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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

V653 EJAMOT history

V653 EJA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

V653 EJA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,009 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V653 EJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 EJA was last recorded at 155,009 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,442 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,567 miles
Average per year
5,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,009 miles
  • 2025 – 149,442 miles
  • 2024 – 144,833 miles
  • 2023 – 140,661 miles
  • 2022 – 136,278 miles
  • 2021 – 133,002 miles
  • 2020 – 130,114 miles
  • 2019 – 127,764 miles
  • 2018 – 124,943 miles
  • 2017 – 120,972 miles
  • 2016 – 116,531 miles
  • 2015 – 111,215 miles
  • 2014 – 104,483 miles
  • 2013 – 97,301 miles
  • 2012 – 93,615 miles
  • 2011 – 88,071 miles
  • 2010 – 82,106 miles
  • 2009 – 76,023 miles
  • 2008 – 70,463 miles
  • 2007 – 61,010 miles
  • 2006 – 43,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,009 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • All suspension components are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both rear tyres are cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,009 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,009 miles
    Test number
    725798866176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,442 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,442 miles
    Test number
    146252321260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,833 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,833 miles
    Test number
    620642401337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,661 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,661 miles
    Test number
    619340207756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,278 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,278 miles
    Test number
    441017066562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,002 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,002 miles
    Test number
    373479109236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,114 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    409706757560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,764 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,764 miles
    Test number
    997782792392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,943 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,943 miles
    Test number
    984358190058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,972 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,972 miles
    Test number
    170496990993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,531 miles
    Test number
    314948175862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,531 miles (+5,316)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,531 miles
    Test number
    247327840245
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass111,215 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,215 miles
    Test number
    843297838268
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is corroded
    • AdvisoryNS sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOSF sill is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  14. Fail111,215 miles (+6,732)6 failures17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,215 miles
    Test number
    371922716080
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded supply (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded supply (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is corroded
    • AdvisoryNS sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOSF sill is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  15. Pass104,483 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,483 miles
    Test number
    928940784290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Fail104,481 miles (+7,180)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,481 miles
    Test number
    637379874204
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass97,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,301 miles
    Test number
    597873983203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,301 miles (+3,686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,301 miles
    Test number
    838413483219
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass93,615 miles (+5,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,615 miles
    Test number
    795961672260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass88,071 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    787797181254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,070 miles (+5,964)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,070 miles
    Test number
    167246681292
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass82,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,106 miles
    Test number
    320047280237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail82,106 miles (+6,083)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,106 miles
    Test number
    104297880258
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass76,023 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    421378779224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,463 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    482280678294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,010 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    263833407312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  27. Fail61,010 miles (+17,707)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    843913807346
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  28. Pass43,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,303 miles
    Test number
    882973336267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V653 EJA

Does V653 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V653 EJA is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V653 EJA?
The MOT on V653 EJA is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V653 EJA done?
V653 EJA was recorded at 155,009 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,598 miles a year.
Has V653 EJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 EJA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on V653 EJA 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 V653 EJA find?
V653 EJA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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