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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

V708 LKJMOT history

V708 LKJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 260,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

V708 LKJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
260,663 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 LKJ was last recorded at 260,663 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 45,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,178 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
45,485 miles
Average per year
6,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 260,663 miles
  • 2022 – 215,178 miles
  • 2021 – 210,671 miles
  • 2020 – 206,189 miles
  • 2019 – 200,122 miles
  • 2018 – 194,839 miles
  • 2017 – 190,119 miles
  • 2016 – 182,796 miles
  • 2015 – 179,292 miles
  • 2014 – 174,781 miles
  • 2013 – 170,220 miles
  • 2012 – 166,097 miles
  • 2011 – 161,324 miles
  • 2010 – 156,788 miles
  • 2009 – 151,581 miles
  • 2008 – 146,288 miles
  • 2007 – 141,018 miles
  • 2006 – 135,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,663 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,663 miles (+45,485)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    260,663 miles
    Test number
    789000803445
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass215,178 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    215,178 miles
    Test number
    230447503280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass210,671 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    210,671 miles
    Test number
    916579328064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass206,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    206,189 miles
    Test number
    343133056550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail206,189 miles (+6,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,189 miles
    Test number
    281038682244
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass200,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    200,122 miles
    Test number
    832300504849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail200,122 miles (+5,283)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,122 miles
    Test number
    852945186253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass194,839 miles (+225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    194,839 miles
    Test number
    841917135683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail194,614 miles (+4,495)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,614 miles
    Test number
    914427099292
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass190,119 miles (+7,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    190,119 miles
    Test number
    400729590930
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass182,796 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    182,796 miles
    Test number
    461631772416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass179,292 miles (+4,511)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    179,292 miles
    Test number
    779600465125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass174,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    174,781 miles
    Test number
    867923754108
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail174,781 miles (+4,561)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,781 miles
    Test number
    675143554130
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass170,220 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    170,220 miles
    Test number
    468747653154
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside steering driumstick worn

  16. Fail170,220 miles (+4,123)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,220 miles
    Test number
    519637853177
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside steering driumstick worn

  17. Pass166,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    166,097 miles
    Test number
    778808052122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail166,097 miles (+4,773)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,097 miles
    Test number
    529048852184
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass161,324 miles (+4,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    161,324 miles
    Test number
    807369551183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass156,788 miles (+5,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    156,788 miles
    Test number
    841850290137
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass151,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    151,581 miles
    Test number
    111360899141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail151,581 miles (+5,293)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,581 miles
    Test number
    810190999183
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass146,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    146,288 miles
    Test number
    644052498105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail146,288 miles (+5,270)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,288 miles
    Test number
    974072098103
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass141,018 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    141,018 miles
    Test number
    972971297193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass135,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    135,778 miles
    Test number
    841004296149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 LKJ

Does V708 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 LKJ expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 LKJ?
The MOT on V708 LKJ expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 LKJ done?
V708 LKJ was recorded at 260,663 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
Has V708 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 LKJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V708 LKJ 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 V708 LKJ find?
V708 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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