
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V71 DYJMOT history
V71 DYJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 217,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 217,207 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,773 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V71 DYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V71 DYJ was last recorded at 217,207 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 217,011 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 196 miles
- Average per year
- 6,773 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 217,207 miles
- 2025 – 208,667 miles
- 2023 – 201,984 miles
- 2022 – 196,853 miles
- 2021 – 188,989 miles
- 2020 – 179,689 miles
- 2019 – 166,471 miles
- 2018 – 158,006 miles
- 2017 – 149,139 miles
- 2016 – 146,321 miles
- 2015 – 138,728 miles
- 2014 – 131,593 miles
- 2013 – 124,646 miles
- 2012 – 118,762 miles
- 2011 – 114,389 miles
- 2010 – 109,278 miles
- 2009 – 104,235 miles
- 2008 – 97,354 miles
- 2007 – 89,508 miles
- 2006 – 82,412 miles
- 2005 – 79,501 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Corrosion to inner and outer wheelarchesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2010
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
35 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,207 miles (+196)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 217,207 miles
- Test number
- 154350221528
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip missing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryFront Corrosion to inner and outer wheelarches
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail217,011 miles (+8,344)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,011 miles
- Test number
- 409633138805
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip missing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryFront Corrosion to inner and outer wheelarches
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,667 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 208,667 miles
- Test number
- 110589381943
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Fail208,655 miles (+6,671)13 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,655 miles
- Test number
- 561523163628
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass201,984 miles4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 201,984 miles
- Test number
- 479649899502
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level below min
Fail201,984 miles (+5,131)1 repaired4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,984 miles
- Test number
- 923758918620
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level below min
Pass196,853 miles (+7,864)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 196,853 miles
- Test number
- 643452758930
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level below min
Pass188,989 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 188,989 miles
- Test number
- 426034763913
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively border line (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail188,988 miles (+9,299)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,988 miles
- Test number
- 733478596123
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively border line (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,689 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 179,689 miles
- Test number
- 927173971860
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp (2.1.5 (a))
Fail179,689 miles (+13,218)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,689 miles
- Test number
- 134556485230
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp (2.1.5 (a))
Pass166,471 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 166,471 miles
- Test number
- 339602076936
- AdvisoryChips to windscreen
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Fail166,466 miles (+8,460)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,466 miles
- Test number
- 115309007242
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChips to windscreen
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Pass158,006 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 158,006 miles
- Test number
- 830605979601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail158,002 miles (+8,863)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,002 miles
- Test number
- 898993777403
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass149,139 miles (+2,818)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 149,139 miles
- Test number
- 712680904140
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass146,321 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 146,321 miles
- Test number
- 100327059245
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail146,321 miles (+7,593)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,321 miles
- Test number
- 428157156304
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass138,728 miles (+7,135)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 138,728 miles
- Test number
- 149692295432
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass131,593 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 131,593 miles
- Test number
- 458110694091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail131,593 miles (+6,947)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,593 miles
- Test number
- 726420294068
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass124,646 miles (+5,884)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 124,646 miles
- Test number
- 925732093075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass118,762 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 118,762 miles
- Test number
- 359566982058
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust clamp split
- NoteTow bar electrics not working
Fail118,762 miles (+4,373)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,762 miles
- Test number
- 708656282000
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust clamp split
- NoteTow bar electrics not working
Pass114,389 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 114,389 miles
- Test number
- 827477681060
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail114,389 miles (+5,111)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,389 miles
- Test number
- 129427481051
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass109,278 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 109,278 miles
- Test number
- 203446490095
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail109,272 miles (+5,037)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,272 miles
- Test number
- 300236590086
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass104,235 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 104,235 miles
- Test number
- 421817699041
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail104,232 miles (+6,878)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,232 miles
- Test number
- 182934099429
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass97,354 miles (+7,846)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 97,354 miles
- Test number
- 810498398037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,508 miles (+7,096)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 89,508 miles
- Test number
- 744455587041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,412 miles (+2,911)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 82,412 miles
- Test number
- 460195406106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,501 miles (+886)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 79,501 miles
- Test number
- 482479715449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,615 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,615 miles
- Test number
- 933414095219
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
Questions about V71 DYJ
- Does V71 DYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 DYJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V71 DYJ?
- The MOT on V71 DYJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V71 DYJ done?
- V71 DYJ was recorded at 217,207 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,773 miles a year.
- Has V71 DYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V71 DYJ has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V71 DYJ 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 V71 DYJ find?
- V71 DYJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; clutch pedal antislip missing; corrosion to inner and outer sills, and 2 more.
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