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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X449 NJOMOT history

X449 NJO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 280,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

X449 NJO grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
280,278 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X449 NJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X449 NJO was last recorded at 280,278 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
278,538 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
9,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 280,278 miles
  • 2022 – 278,538 miles
  • 2021 – 275,013 miles
  • 2020 – 268,157 miles
  • 2019 – 251,353 miles
  • 2018 – 236,528 miles
  • 2017 – 221,145 miles
  • 2016 – 209,287 miles
  • 2015 – 202,680 miles
  • 2013 – 192,679 miles
  • 2012 – 184,387 miles
  • 2011 – 175,595 miles
  • 2010 – 165,304 miles
  • 2009 – 150,392 miles
  • 2008 – 143,742 miles
  • 2007 – 132,662 miles
  • 2006 – 122,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail280,278 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill heavily corroded (holed)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill heavily corroded (holed)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill end corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear valance excessively corroded (holed) towbar removed
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front inner sills heavily corroded not in testable area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering slightly rough, suspension modified, inner sills corroded, n/s washer poor,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail280,278 miles (+1,740)9 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,278 miles
    Test number
    139399226316
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill heavily corroded (holed)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill heavily corroded (holed)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill end corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear valance excessively corroded (holed) towbar removed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

  2. Pass278,538 miles (+3,525)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    278,538 miles
    Test number
    192187476896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearmost (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearmost (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear valance excessively corroded , towbar not in use
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of underside corrosion

  3. Pass275,013 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    275,013 miles
    Test number
    253892101012
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront inner sills heavily corroded not in testable area
    • AdvisorySteering slightly rough, suspension modified, inner sills corroded, n/s washer poor,

  4. Fail275,013 miles (+6,856)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,013 miles
    Test number
    288421501881
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront inner sills heavily corroded not in testable area
    • AdvisorySteering slightly rough, suspension modified, inner sills corroded, n/s washer poor,

  5. Pass268,157 miles (+16,804)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    268,157 miles
    Test number
    219687196391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass251,353 miles (+14,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    251,353 miles
    Test number
    490433249774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass236,528 miles (+15,383)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    236,528 miles
    Test number
    796733901690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass221,145 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    221,145 miles
    Test number
    206705150709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass209,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    209,287 miles
    Test number
    409266735743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail209,287 miles (+6,607)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,287 miles
    Test number
    151151489784
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass202,680 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    202,680 miles
    Test number
    395431395017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass192,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    192,679 miles
    Test number
    729206953283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail192,675 miles (+8,288)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,675 miles
    Test number
    449276453297
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  14. Pass184,387 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    184,387 miles
    Test number
    638427452283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass175,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    175,595 miles
    Test number
    147815951274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail175,594 miles (+10,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,594 miles
    Test number
    549445451212
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  17. Pass165,304 miles (+14,912)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    165,304 miles
    Test number
    711768050223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass150,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    150,392 miles
    Test number
    982420599062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail150,391 miles (+6,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,391 miles
    Test number
    734730999096
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass143,742 miles (+11,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    143,742 miles
    Test number
    381933398078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    132,662 miles
    Test number
    214614077024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail132,661 miles (+10,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,661 miles
    Test number
    152164277416
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass122,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    142075176454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X449 NJO

Does X449 NJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X449 NJO expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X449 NJO?
The MOT on X449 NJO expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X449 NJO done?
X449 NJO was recorded at 280,278 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 9,054 miles a year.
Has X449 NJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X449 NJO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X449 NJO 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 X449 NJO find?
X449 NJO failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 9 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/wheel arch; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 19 more.

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