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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T144 JLFMOT history

T144 JLF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 336,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
336,947 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T144 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T144 JLF was last recorded at 336,947 miles on 8 May 2025, 3,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
333,853 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,094 miles
Average per year
12,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 336,947 miles
  • 2024 – 333,853 miles
  • 2023 – 327,681 miles
  • 2022 – 322,523 miles
  • 2021 – 321,309 miles
  • 2020 – 314,605 miles
  • 2019 – 305,425 miles
  • 2018 – 295,962 miles
  • 2017 – 285,830 miles
  • 2016 – 276,951 miles
  • 2015 – 270,551 miles
  • 2014 – 254,946 miles
  • 2013 – 242,248 miles
  • 2012 – 225,830 miles
  • 2011 – 204,915 miles
  • 2010 – 178,473 miles
  • 2009 – 151,896 miles
  • 2008 – 129,875 miles
  • 2007 – 117,036 miles
  • 2006 – 105,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass336,947 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.

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass336,947 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    336,947 miles
    Test number
    799847789446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass333,853 miles (+6,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    333,853 miles
    Test number
    851616596254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass327,681 miles (+5,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    327,681 miles
    Test number
    568936811935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass322,523 miles (+1,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    322,523 miles
    Test number
    593563834680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySmall chip / crack in windscreen

  5. Pass321,309 miles (+253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    321,309 miles
    Test number
    460631434948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail321,056 miles (+6,451)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,056 miles
    Test number
    550156393773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass314,605 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    314,605 miles
    Test number
    761221890420
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail314,605 miles (+9,180)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,605 miles
    Test number
    260454567647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass305,425 miles (+9,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    305,425 miles
    Test number
    159849407078
    • AdvisoryEngine has light smoking when cold
    • AdvisoryO/side park brake requires service or repair

  10. Pass295,962 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    295,962 miles
    Test number
    576195484441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail295,758 miles (+9,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,758 miles
    Test number
    241826224252
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass285,830 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    285,830 miles
    Test number
    229228698299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail285,790 miles (+8,839)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,790 miles
    Test number
    711653233540
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake effort lower than expected from this model

  14. Pass276,951 miles (+6,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    276,951 miles
    Test number
    637754496043
    • AdvisoryThe brake test results indicated that the front and rear brakes require servicing or repairing

  15. Pass270,551 miles (+15,605)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    270,551 miles
    Test number
    418481545004
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside washer jet blocked

  16. Pass254,946 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    254,946 miles
    Test number
    356431954028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail254,635 miles (+12,387)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,635 miles
    Test number
    297735044010
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass242,248 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    242,248 miles
    Test number
    856710153075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail242,045 miles (+16,215)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,045 miles
    Test number
    899685643039
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteDue to twisting full inspection for damage of offside front hose is not possable

  20. Pass225,830 miles (+20,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    225,830 miles
    Test number
    369877532037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass204,915 miles (+26,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    204,915 miles
    Test number
    396275741048
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass178,473 miles (+26,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    178,473 miles
    Test number
    582516330050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass151,896 miles (+22,021)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    151,896 miles
    Test number
    213761159038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass129,875 miles (+12,839)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    129,875 miles
    Test number
    840065248005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    324639857012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail117,036 miles (+11,154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    403839257001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass105,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,882 miles
    Test number
    291894856019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T144 JLF

Does T144 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T144 JLF expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T144 JLF?
The MOT on T144 JLF expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T144 JLF done?
T144 JLF was recorded at 336,947 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 12,033 miles a year.
Has T144 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T144 JLF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T144 JLF 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 T144 JLF find?
T144 JLF passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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