
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T169 JLEMOT history
T169 JLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 178,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 178,123 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T169 JLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T169 JLE was last recorded at 178,123 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Sept 2007: 92,224 miles, lower than 135,622 miles on 28 Mar 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 175,961 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,162 miles
- Average per year
- 2,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,123 miles
- 2025 – 175,961 miles
- 2024 – 169,428 miles
- 2023 – 156,026 miles
- 2022 – 140,175 miles
- 2021 – 139,368 miles
- 2020 – 137,536 miles
- 2019 – 134,960 miles
- 2018 – 132,420 miles
- 2017 – 130,203 miles
- 2016 – 128,669 miles
- 2015 – 127,505 miles
- 2014 – 125,470 miles
- 2013 – 125,077 miles
- 2012 – 124,439 miles
- 2011 – 122,498 miles
- 2010 – 118,085 miles
- 2009 – 111,269 miles
- 2008 – 102,079 miles
- 2007 – 92,224 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily split - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is heavily cracked/split - cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective tyre is flat and has heavy cracking
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, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail178,123 miles (+2,162)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,123 miles
- Test number
- 552894943412
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily split - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is heavily cracked/split - cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective tyre is flat and has heavy cracking
Pass175,961 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 175,961 miles
- Test number
- 623275729795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Fail175,955 miles (+6,527)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,955 miles
- Test number
- 769293536156
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Pass169,428 miles (+13,402)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 169,428 miles
- Test number
- 507578178815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,026 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 156,026 miles
- Test number
- 599593967561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail156,001 miles (+15,826)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,001 miles
- Test number
- 699606003663
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper looks damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noise
Pass140,175 miles (+807)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 140,175 miles
- Test number
- 802026640493
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass139,368 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 139,368 miles
- Test number
- 146938087550
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear number plate lamp not working
Fail139,363 miles (+1,827)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,363 miles
- Test number
- 194590283827
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear number plate lamp not working
Pass137,536 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 137,536 miles
- Test number
- 874602539507
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNo access to rear tailgate
Fail137,536 miles (+2,576)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,536 miles
- Test number
- 572726391989
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNo access to rear tailgate
Pass134,960 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 134,960 miles
- Test number
- 536206553311
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves perished
Fail134,960 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous2 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,960 miles
- Test number
- 703926941696
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves perished
Pass132,420 miles (+2,217)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 132,420 miles
- Test number
- 325143002864
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in track arm
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryBoth rear and o/s/f tyre valves perished
Pass130,203 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 130,203 miles
- Test number
- 878834901549
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front door lock poor operation
Fail130,203 miles (+1,534)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,203 miles
- Test number
- 872012086257
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter split (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front door lock poor operation
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
Pass128,669 miles (+1,164)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 128,669 miles
- Test number
- 176612580198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCover missing on o/s/f seat belt stalk
- AdvisoryHub caps fitted n/s/r missing
- AdvisoryO/s/ sill damage at rear end
- AdvisorySlight play in rack inner joints
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass127,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,505 miles
- Test number
- 934440895833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,504 miles (+2,034)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,504 miles
- Test number
- 471086005847
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass125,470 miles (+393)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 125,470 miles
- Test number
- 448621434231
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass125,077 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 125,077 miles
- Test number
- 578524613230
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail125,077 miles (+638)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,077 miles
- Test number
- 608021513257
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass124,439 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 124,439 miles
- Test number
- 178661572144
- NoteFront brake pads 50% worn
- NoteNear side front headlight glass cracked
Fail124,439 miles (+1,941)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,439 miles
- Test number
- 125030672112
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteFront brake pads 50% worn
- NoteNear side front headlight glass cracked
Pass122,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 122,498 miles
- Test number
- 956034861109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,498 miles (+4,413)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,498 miles
- Test number
- 157174061181
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass118,085 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 118,085 miles
- Test number
- 363889570447
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail118,085 miles (+6,816)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,085 miles
- Test number
- 342769770218
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass111,269 miles (+9,190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 111,269 miles
- Test number
- 282020289265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fail102,079 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,079 miles
- Test number
- 391715778428
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass102,079 miles (+9,855)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 102,079 miles
- Test number
- 600385678294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,224 miles (-43,398)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 92,224 miles
- Test number
- 251424367208
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass135,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 135,622 miles
- Test number
- 740357887085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T169 JLE
- Does T169 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T169 JLE expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T169 JLE?
- The MOT on T169 JLE expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T169 JLE done?
- T169 JLE was recorded at 178,123 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,177 miles a year.
- Has T169 JLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T169 JLE has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T169 JLE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T169 JLE find?
- T169 JLE failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily split - cords exposed; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is heavily cracked/split - cords are exposed; rear stop lamp(s) all not working, and 10 more.
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