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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X789 AJBMOT history

X789 AJB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 226,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

X789 AJB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
226,044 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 AJB was last recorded at 226,044 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,961 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
6,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,044 miles
  • 2025 – 219,959 miles
  • 2024 – 213,238 miles
  • 2023 – 203,360 miles
  • 2022 – 198,946 miles
  • 2021 – 196,268 miles
  • 2020 – 193,412 miles
  • 2016 – 192,665 miles
  • 2015 – 183,963 miles
  • 2014 – 181,626 miles
  • 2013 – 181,593 miles
  • 2011 – 175,360 miles
  • 2010 – 159,236 miles
  • 2009 – 139,309 miles
  • 2008 – 125,966 miles
  • 2007 – 113,258 miles
  • 2006 – 100,935 miles
  • 2005 – 82,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,044 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,044 miles (+83)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    226,044 miles
    Test number
    395647249906
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail225,961 miles (+6,002)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,961 miles
    Test number
    203664439894
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass219,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    219,959 miles
    Test number
    247112307036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail219,959 miles (+6,721)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,959 miles
    Test number
    893970169451
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass213,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    213,238 miles
    Test number
    648013553937
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail213,238 miles (+9,878)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,238 miles
    Test number
    802743960955
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass203,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    203,360 miles
    Test number
    868827919110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre to compenstor (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail203,360 miles (+805)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,360 miles
    Test number
    760749441099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre to compenstor (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass202,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    202,555 miles
    Test number
    190651449429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail202,555 miles (+3,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,555 miles
    Test number
    474617308079
    • Repaired at testIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass198,946 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    198,946 miles
    Test number
    712242421807
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail198,946 miles (+2,678)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,946 miles
    Test number
    103860416173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass196,268 miles (+2,856)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    196,268 miles
    Test number
    784628805419
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass193,412 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    193,412 miles
    Test number
    327521634445
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail193,408 miles (+743)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,408 miles
    Test number
    939461867731
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass192,665 miles (+8,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    192,665 miles
    Test number
    981769223425
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a crack by the mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass183,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    183,963 miles
    Test number
    733808242162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  18. Fail183,963 miles (+2,337)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,963 miles
    Test number
    450367140358
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  19. Pass181,626 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    181,626 miles
    Test number
    857608014267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail181,623 miles (+30)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,623 miles
    Test number
    307277314215
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail181,593 miles (+6,233)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,593 miles
    Test number
    406391323184
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass175,360 miles (+16,124)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    175,360 miles
    Test number
    487617601473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass159,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    159,236 miles
    Test number
    103207100370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail159,236 miles (+19,927)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,236 miles
    Test number
    240626200334
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass139,309 miles (+13,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    139,309 miles
    Test number
    902202909391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass125,966 miles (+12,708)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    125,966 miles
    Test number
    243662508321
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass113,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    113,258 miles
    Test number
    954536777229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Fail113,258 miles (+12,323)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,258 miles
    Test number
    621186377225
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass100,935 miles (+18,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    502174556267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass82,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    832684075236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail82,143 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    831483075227
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about X789 AJB

Does X789 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 AJB is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X789 AJB?
The MOT on X789 AJB is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X789 AJB done?
X789 AJB was recorded at 226,044 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,914 miles a year.
Has X789 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 AJB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X789 AJB 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 X789 AJB find?
X789 AJB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front coolant leak, and 4 more.

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