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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Fail178,123 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass169,428 miles (+13,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,428 miles
    Test number
    507578178815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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)
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass127,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,505 miles
    Test number
    934440895833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Pass122,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    956034861109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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)
  28. 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)
  29. 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)
  30. 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)
  31. Pass102,079 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    600385678294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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
  33. 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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