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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

V656 EJAMOT history

V656 EJA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

V656 EJA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
200,015 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 EJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 EJA was last recorded at 200,015 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 4,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,987 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,028 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,015 miles
  • 2022 – 195,987 miles
  • 2021 – 194,670 miles
  • 2020 – 193,387 miles
  • 2017 – 190,892 miles
  • 2016 – 182,411 miles
  • 2015 – 171,117 miles
  • 2014 – 163,134 miles
  • 2013 – 157,837 miles
  • 2012 – 150,675 miles
  • 2011 – 145,458 miles
  • 2010 – 139,362 miles
  • 2009 – 125,691 miles
  • 2008 – 108,416 miles
  • 2007 – 91,276 miles
  • 2006 – 81,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,015 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear inner valance corroded
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake discs alround

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,015 miles (+4,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    200,015 miles
    Test number
    339742549918
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear inner valance corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake discs alround

  2. Pass195,987 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    195,987 miles
    Test number
    247628508734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,670 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    194,670 miles
    Test number
    105677965167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,387 miles (+2,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    193,387 miles
    Test number
    776638796195
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass190,892 miles (+158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    190,892 miles
    Test number
    718098209798
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryN/s under sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front inner track rod
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front & rear metal brake pipes

  6. Fail190,734 miles (+8,323)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,734 miles
    Test number
    980062138283
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly un-even (o/s low)

  7. Pass182,411 miles (+11,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    182,411 miles
    Test number
    598351318964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind at offside rear

  8. Pass171,117 miles (+7,983)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    171,117 miles
    Test number
    615926265167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass163,134 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    163,134 miles
    Test number
    427863664183
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail163,132 miles (+5,295)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,132 miles
    Test number
    317511264103
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass157,837 miles (+7,162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    157,837 miles
    Test number
    167271463159
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroding but not to excess
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroding but not to excess

  12. Pass150,675 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    150,675 miles
    Test number
    679823462157
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll road tyres worn on edges

  13. Fail150,666 miles (+5,208)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,666 miles
    Test number
    456300062178
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass145,458 miles (+6,096)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    469505521117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  15. Pass139,362 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    139,362 miles
    Test number
    273794340263
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  16. Fail139,357 miles (+13,666)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,357 miles
    Test number
    241000740228
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  17. Pass125,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    920032309259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,691 miles (+17,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    570868499138
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass108,416 miles (+17,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,416 miles
    Test number
    503834548196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass91,276 miles (+9,433)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    91,276 miles
    Test number
    934990137180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,843 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    622638796014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,842 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    540353196077
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside lower ball joint dirt boots split

Questions about V656 EJA

Does V656 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 EJA expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 EJA?
The MOT on V656 EJA expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 EJA done?
V656 EJA was recorded at 200,015 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has V656 EJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 EJA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on V656 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 V656 EJA find?
V656 EJA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear inner valance corroded; corrosion on brake discs alround.

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