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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

VSU 639MOT history

VSU 639 is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

VSU 639 blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,023 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSU 639
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSU 639 was last recorded at 48,023 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,006 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,023 miles
  • 2025 – 48,006 miles
  • 2024 – 47,967 miles
  • 2023 – 47,935 miles
  • 2022 – 47,935 miles
  • 2020 – 47,935 miles
  • 2019 – 47,920 miles
  • 2017 – 47,905 miles
  • 2016 – 47,440 miles
  • 2015 – 46,567 miles
  • 2014 – 45,645 miles
  • 2013 – 44,364 miles
  • 2012 – 44,341 miles
  • 2011 – 44,327 miles
  • 2010 – 44,308 miles
  • 2008 – 44,080 miles
  • 2007 – 42,427 miles
  • 2006 – 38,698 miles
  • 2005 – 37,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,023 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    538189555195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass48,006 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    926936888144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail48,000 miles (+33)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    414152576733
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass47,967 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    852134057384
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail47,965 miles (+30)5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,965 miles
    Test number
    831495920685
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass47,935 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    775873930470
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass47,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    676544405599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,935 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    158035193898
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Fail47,935 miles (+15)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    717189123067
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle low effort from offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass47,920 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,920 miles
    Test number
    333592027198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,905 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    541662570550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,904 miles (+464)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    743590830830
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

  13. Pass47,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    373251327906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  14. Fail47,440 miles (+873)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    851110227537
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  15. Pass46,567 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    329485825262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    377428724453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    749523024295
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteNail in nearside rear inner tyre
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre under inflated

  18. Pass44,364 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    135270483111
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  19. Pass44,341 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    269232572457
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  20. Fail44,341 miles (+14)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    729961972170
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  21. Pass44,327 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,327 miles
    Test number
    176892781142
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NotePropshaft centre mounting defective

  22. Fail44,317 miles (+9)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,317 miles
    Test number
    956014071126
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NotePropshaft centre mounting defective

  23. Pass44,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    124133910154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,308 miles (+228)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    903843600151
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass44,080 miles (+1)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    301715298406
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePAS pipes corroding
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCenter bearing mountings misaligned
    • NoteManufactured exhaust close to handbrake cable
    • NoteNew brake pipes very untidy but secure at this time
    • NoteOffside rear wing stay loose
    • NotePipes across rear axle corroding
    • NotePropshaft u/js heated
    • NoteRear spring bushes perishing

  26. Fail44,079 miles (+1,652)5 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,079 miles
    Test number
    733485988252
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePAS pipes corroding
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteClutch requires adjusting
    • NotePipes across rear axle corroding
    • NotePropshaft u/js heated
    • NoteRear spring bushes perishing

  27. Pass42,427 miles (+3,729)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,427 miles
    Test number
    783281087200
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteAdvise power steering pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteAdvise sighns of a past diesel leak not evident at time of test

  28. Pass38,698 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    880074796285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,974 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,974 miles
    Test number
    754785395258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteThis vechicle was presented for test with only seats 6 passengers

Questions about VSU 639

What vehicle is registration VSU 639 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSU 639 on a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSU 639 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSU 639 is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSU 639?
The MOT on VSU 639 is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSU 639 done?
VSU 639 was recorded at 48,023 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 492 miles a year.
Has VSU 639 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSU 639 has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on VSU 639 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 VSU 639 find?
VSU 639 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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