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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T169 JLSMOT history

T169 JLS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,414 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T169 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T169 JLS was last recorded at 127,414 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,061 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
353 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,414 miles
  • 2023 – 127,061 miles
  • 2022 – 121,762 miles
  • 2021 – 117,415 miles
  • 2020 – 114,119 miles
  • 2019 – 109,913 miles
  • 2018 – 103,333 miles
  • 2017 – 99,383 miles
  • 2016 – 94,303 miles
  • 2015 – 88,273 miles
  • 2014 – 84,136 miles
  • 2013 – 80,085 miles
  • 2012 – 74,279 miles
  • 2011 – 71,560 miles
  • 2010 – 64,631 miles
  • 2009 – 60,929 miles
  • 2008 – 57,890 miles
  • 2007 – 53,711 miles
  • 2006 – 48,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,414 miles
  • AdvisoryDisc's slightly corroded

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.

  • Bed in back

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,414 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,414 miles
    Test number
    838177991867
    • AdvisoryDisc's slightly corroded
  2. Pass127,061 miles (+5,299)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    494537423344
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,762 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,762 miles
    Test number
    177014428118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,415 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,415 miles
    Test number
    790177506116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,119 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    401177539852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,913 miles (+6,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    370286062712
    • AdvisoryBed in back
  7. Pass103,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    711124627588
    • AdvisoryBed in back
  8. Fail103,333 miles (+3,950)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    950316541479
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBed in back
  9. Pass99,383 miles (+640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,383 miles
    Test number
    448133860898
    • AdvisoryBed in back
    • AdvisorySlight play rack ends
  10. Fail98,743 miles (+4,440)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,743 miles
    Test number
    628848429449
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass94,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    814761028397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBed in back
  12. Fail94,303 miles (+6,030)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    612876077222
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBed in back
  13. Pass88,273 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    299872665127
    • NoteBed in back
    • NoteExhaust starting to corrode
  14. Fail88,273 miles (+4,137)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    619042965156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBed in back
    • NoteExhaust starting to corrode
  15. Fail84,136 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    277633364148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBed in back
  16. Pass84,136 miles (+4,051)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    779833864199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBed in back
  17. Pass80,085 miles (+5,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    548922163172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Fail74,279 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,279 miles
    Test number
    659772352132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBed in back
  19. Pass74,279 miles (+2,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,279 miles
    Test number
    939602452136
    • NoteBed in back
  20. Pass71,560 miles (+6,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    945950361150
    • NoteNs mirrow missing .bed in back
  21. Pass64,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    790567340148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail64,631 miles (+3,702)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    684017940144
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  23. Pass60,929 miles (+3,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    591426159130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  24. Fail57,890 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    500466538148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteDiscs been standing starting to corrode
  25. Pass57,890 miles (+4,179)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    521186938164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDiscs been standing starting to corrode
  26. Pass53,711 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    154542887031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    740215976045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T169 JLS

Does T169 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T169 JLS expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T169 JLS?
The MOT on T169 JLS expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T169 JLS done?
T169 JLS was recorded at 127,414 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has T169 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T169 JLS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T169 JLS 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 T169 JLS find?
T169 JLS passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: disc's slightly corroded.

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