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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

JBF 37MOT history

JBF 37 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 233,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

JBF 37 silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
233,326 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JBF 37
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JBF 37 was last recorded at 233,326 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 13,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,491 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,835 miles
Average per year
9,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,326 miles
  • 2025 – 219,491 miles
  • 2024 – 207,430 miles
  • 2023 – 205,715 miles
  • 2022 – 202,196 miles
  • 2021 – 199,114 miles
  • 2020 – 197,544 miles
  • 2019 – 194,555 miles
  • 2018 – 190,743 miles
  • 2017 – 184,222 miles
  • 2016 – 177,498 miles
  • 2015 – 171,469 miles
  • 2013 – 152,638 miles
  • 2012 – 133,651 miles
  • 2011 – 113,137 miles
  • 2010 – 98,017 miles
  • 2009 – 80,520 miles
  • 2008 – 64,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,326 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,326 miles (+13,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    233,326 miles
    Test number
    727150105699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass219,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    219,491 miles
    Test number
    777158286704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail219,491 miles (+12,061)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,491 miles
    Test number
    295491331395
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass207,430 miles (+1,715)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    207,430 miles
    Test number
    230500500654
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

  5. Pass205,715 miles (+3,519)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    205,715 miles
    Test number
    365824510044
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass202,196 miles (+84)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    202,196 miles
    Test number
    568263502298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySilencer corroded

  7. Fail202,112 miles (+2,998)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,112 miles
    Test number
    760370409181
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front signs of tyre rubbing wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead light covers faded
    • AdvisorySilencer corroded

  8. Pass199,114 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    199,114 miles
    Test number
    549478160743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass197,544 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    197,544 miles
    Test number
    969378070623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail197,544 miles (+2,989)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,544 miles
    Test number
    642696032336
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass194,555 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    194,555 miles
    Test number
    720254844240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front signs of grease around outer c/v boot
    • AdvisoryNearside Front signs of tyre fouling wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Fail194,555 miles (+3,812)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,555 miles
    Test number
    349118049047
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front signs of grease around outer c/v boot
    • AdvisoryNearside Front signs of tyre fouling wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger (7.1.2 (d))

  13. Pass190,743 miles (+6,521)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    190,743 miles
    Test number
    955147930982
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres mis-shaped

  14. Pass184,222 miles (+6,724)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    184,222 miles
    Test number
    735706709738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt clasp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  15. Pass177,498 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    177,498 miles
    Test number
    752323540201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass171,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    171,469 miles
    Test number
    889570615160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail171,469 miles (+18,831)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,469 miles
    Test number
    106610315162
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass152,638 miles (+18,987)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,638 miles
    Test number
    525707333306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Pass133,651 miles (+20,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,651 miles
    Test number
    489377522375
    • NoteRear tyres low on tread

  20. Pass113,137 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,137 miles
    Test number
    605315131375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail112,524 miles (+14,507)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,524 miles
    Test number
    416690231398
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass98,017 miles (+17,497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    414716030497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,520 miles (+16,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    470342349404
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass64,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    924872428305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JBF 37

What vehicle is registration JBF 37 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JBF 37 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2005. 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 JBF 37 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JBF 37 is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on JBF 37?
The MOT on JBF 37 is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JBF 37 done?
JBF 37 was recorded at 233,326 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,700 miles a year.
Has JBF 37 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JBF 37 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on JBF 37 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 JBF 37 find?
JBF 37 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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