Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

V653 EWJMOT history

V653 EWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

V653 EWJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,421 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,447 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V653 EWJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V653 EWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 EWJ was last recorded at 161,421 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,160 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,261 miles
Average per year
3,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,421 miles
  • 2025 – 159,160 miles
  • 2024 – 155,094 miles
  • 2023 – 150,379 miles
  • 2022 – 148,203 miles
  • 2021 – 147,221 miles
  • 2020 – 144,309 miles
  • 2019 – 141,028 miles
  • 2018 – 140,069 miles
  • 2017 – 139,574 miles
  • 2016 – 139,413 miles
  • 2014 – 137,592 miles
  • 2013 – 133,281 miles
  • 2012 – 130,831 miles
  • 2011 – 125,757 miles
  • 2009 – 122,296 miles
  • 2008 – 122,184 miles
  • 2007 – 120,240 miles
  • 2006 – 91,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,421 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,421 miles (+2,261)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,421 miles
    Test number
    581138949565
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,160 miles (+4,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    822918835387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,094 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,094 miles
    Test number
    197087298131
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Fail155,013 miles (+4,634)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,013 miles
    Test number
    400754924003
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass150,379 miles (+2,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,379 miles
    Test number
    251028083814
    • AdvisoryChassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deteriotation
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,203 miles (+982)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,203 miles
    Test number
    633049907931
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass147,221 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,221 miles
    Test number
    877091214997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,309 miles (+3,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,309 miles
    Test number
    905420416838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,028 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,028 miles
    Test number
    934776226756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,069 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,069 miles
    Test number
    861093733482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,574 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,574 miles
    Test number
    421170777651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,413 miles
    Test number
    787034614705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,413 miles (+1,821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,413 miles
    Test number
    688904676020
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass137,592 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    137,592 miles
    Test number
    556952574035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,281 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,281 miles
    Test number
    378101573010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,831 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,831 miles
    Test number
    765156062068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,757 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    125,757 miles
    Test number
    238190841075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,296 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,296 miles
    Test number
    524140129394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass122,184 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    122,184 miles
    Test number
    403460048337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,240 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    462342337482
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail120,231 miles (+28,713)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,231 miles
    Test number
    293987417323
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    91,518 miles
    Test number
    213591886119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,518 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,518 miles
    Test number
    254468976104
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V653 EWJ

Does V653 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V653 EWJ is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V653 EWJ?
The MOT on V653 EWJ is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V653 EWJ done?
V653 EWJ was recorded at 161,421 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,447 miles a year.
Has V653 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 EWJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V653 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 V653 EWJ find?
V653 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V653 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.