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Volkswagen Type 3

Blue · Petrol · 1968 · 1,600 cc

VBJ 34FMOT history

VBJ 34F is a blue petrol Volkswagen Type 3 first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 17,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
17,855 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBJ 34F
Registration format
Suffix (1963 to 1983)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBJ 34F was last recorded at 17,855 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,076 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
779 miles
Average per year
128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,855 miles
  • 2025 – 17,076 miles
  • 2017 – 16,730 miles
  • 2016 – 16,100 miles
  • 2015 – 15,937 miles
  • 2013 – 15,829 miles
  • 2007 – 15,822 miles
  • 2005 – 15,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,855 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,855 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    17,855 miles
    Test number
    313885976556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,076 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    17,076 miles
    Test number
    975608631649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    289261730358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing passenger seat & belt not fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine wet at bellhousing
  4. Fail16,730 miles (+630)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    560913195089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing passenger seat & belt not fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine wet at bellhousing
  5. Pass16,100 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,100 miles
    Test number
    268268817343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,937 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,937 miles
    Test number
    777255685154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,829 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,829 miles
    Test number
    699317133189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,822 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,822 miles
    Test number
    150449317060
    • NoteFront suspension cross member slightly damaged
    • NoteSuspension low front brake pipe getting rusty
  9. Fail15,822 miles (+643)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,822 miles
    Test number
    530509917056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront suspension cross member slightly damaged
    • NoteSuspension low front brake pipe getting rusty
  10. Fail15,179 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,179 miles
    Test number
    251336715346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • NoteAs test number 272792605303
  11. Pass15,179 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,179 miles
    Test number
    304216715335
    • NoteAs test number 272792605303
  12. Fail15,173 miles6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,173 miles
    Test number
    272792605303
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNs inner sill starting to corrode not in a perscribed area

Questions about VBJ 34F

Does VBJ 34F currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBJ 34F is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on VBJ 34F?
The MOT on VBJ 34F is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBJ 34F done?
VBJ 34F was recorded at 17,855 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 128 miles a year.
Has VBJ 34F ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBJ 34F has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on VBJ 34F 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 VBJ 34F find?
VBJ 34F passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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