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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V723 DLJMOT history

V723 DLJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

V723 DLJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
186,891 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V723 DLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V723 DLJ was last recorded at 186,891 miles on 6 May 2025, 6,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,305 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,586 miles
Average per year
6,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,891 miles
  • 2024 – 180,305 miles
  • 2023 – 174,749 miles
  • 2022 – 168,709 miles
  • 2021 – 162,602 miles
  • 2020 – 156,344 miles
  • 2019 – 149,173 miles
  • 2018 – 143,016 miles
  • 2017 – 137,128 miles
  • 2016 – 132,883 miles
  • 2015 – 127,724 miles
  • 2014 – 122,272 miles
  • 2013 – 113,148 miles
  • 2012 – 106,188 miles
  • 2011 – 98,565 miles
  • 2010 – 89,935 miles
  • 2009 – 85,894 miles
  • 2008 – 77,576 miles
  • 2007 – 68,730 miles
  • 2006 – 60,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,891 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front track rod ends incorrectly fitted

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail186,891 miles (+6,586)11 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,891 miles
    Test number
    261325639520
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod ends incorrectly fitted

  2. Pass180,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,305 miles
    Test number
    364609315146
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to inner and outer sills and floor area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail180,305 miles (+5,556)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,305 miles
    Test number
    323737598928
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to inner and outer sills and floor area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,749 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    174,749 miles
    Test number
    862323049470
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail174,749 miles (+6,040)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,749 miles
    Test number
    531034786250
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged parking brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass168,709 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    168,709 miles
    Test number
    796605198568
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail168,707 miles (+6,105)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,707 miles
    Test number
    280616456662
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,602 miles (+176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,602 miles
    Test number
    220545680277
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail162,426 miles (+6,082)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,426 miles
    Test number
    967919034916
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill area next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass156,344 miles (+7,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,344 miles
    Test number
    620281735677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,173 miles (+6,157)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,173 miles
    Test number
    923621798740
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass143,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,016 miles
    Test number
    654324142984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,016 miles (+5,888)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,016 miles
    Test number
    973304503884
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front drop links have some play

  14. Pass137,128 miles (+4,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,128 miles
    Test number
    620867690659
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass132,883 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    556204753555
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Anti-roll bar D bush. (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass127,724 miles (+5,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,724 miles
    Test number
    105271515195
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass122,272 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,272 miles
    Test number
    445222834190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,148 miles (+6,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,148 miles
    Test number
    588009123196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass106,188 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    589775732139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,565 miles (+8,630)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,565 miles
    Test number
    878316221187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,935 miles
    Test number
    584553610195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  22. Pass89,935 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,935 miles
    Test number
    984313010166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,894 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    281196129137
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass85,894 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    491176329116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,576 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    882168328181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in o/s/rear tyre between tread

  26. Fail77,574 miles (+8,844)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    741137028180
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in o/s/rear tyre between tread

  27. Pass68,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    553044797099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,730 miles (+7,854)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    271162197017
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass60,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    993915496005
    • NoteBrake wear monitor light on dash staying on.

Questions about V723 DLJ

Does V723 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V723 DLJ expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V723 DLJ?
The MOT on V723 DLJ expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V723 DLJ done?
V723 DLJ was recorded at 186,891 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 6,603 miles a year.
Has V723 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V723 DLJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V723 DLJ 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 V723 DLJ find?
V723 DLJ failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 11 more.

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