
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T178 JLEMOT history
T178 JLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 223,927 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 223,927 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T178 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 valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T178 JLE was last recorded at 223,927 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 222,759 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,168 miles
- Average per year
- 4,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,927 miles
- 2024 – 222,759 miles
- 2023 – 220,973 miles
- 2022 – 217,004 miles
- 2021 – 211,163 miles
- 2020 – 211,006 miles
- 2018 – 208,535 miles
- 2017 – 205,625 miles
- 2016 – 202,595 miles
- 2015 – 198,599 miles
- 2014 – 191,723 miles
- 2013 – 185,011 miles
- 2012 – 179,352 miles
- 2011 – 176,277 miles
- 2010 – 170,615 miles
- 2009 – 162,750 miles
- 2008 – 154,420 miles
- 2006 – 144,342 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,927 miles (+1,168)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 223,927 miles
- Test number
- 464481392683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,759 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 222,759 miles
- Test number
- 387125456375
- 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))
Fail222,757 miles (+47)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,757 miles
- Test number
- 238474432997
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail222,710 miles (+1,737)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,710 miles
- Test number
- 898290262589
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass220,973 miles (+4)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 220,973 miles
- Test number
- 696104289308
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle corrosion
- AdvisoryWiper blades smear
Fail220,969 miles (+3,965)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,969 miles
- Test number
- 628269729047
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Plate limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle corrosion
- AdvisoryWiper blades smear
Pass217,004 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 217,004 miles
- Test number
- 835515834789
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside handle faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail217,004 miles (+5,841)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,004 miles
- Test number
- 450485347567
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside handle faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass211,163 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 211,163 miles
- Test number
- 965765163770
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail211,162 miles (+156)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,162 miles
- Test number
- 395447551678
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose rear mount loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass211,006 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 211,006 miles
- Test number
- 663161443844
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing holed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear sill corroded
Fail211,004 miles (+2,469)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,004 miles
- Test number
- 296469157050
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing holed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear sill corroded
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn some side to side movement (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHorn unit is not secured
Pass208,535 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 208,535 miles
- Test number
- 622793831012
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass205,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 205,625 miles
- Test number
- 992845771026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,625 miles (+3,030)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,625 miles
- Test number
- 979625721239
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass202,595 miles (+3,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 202,595 miles
- Test number
- 425358793831
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Steering column shaft has slight end float both (2.1.3)
Pass198,599 miles (+65)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 198,599 miles
- Test number
- 786564205144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroded
- NoteServo corroded
Fail198,534 miles (+6,811)10 failures9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,534 miles
- Test number
- 176718295466
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteEngine under tray fitted obscuring some components
- NoteItem(s) removed from drivers view prior to test
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass191,723 miles (+6,712)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 191,723 miles
- Test number
- 347227884056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside head light adjusters worn ?
Pass185,011 miles (+5,659)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 185,011 miles
- Test number
- 516328793053
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass179,352 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 179,352 miles
- Test number
- 326310322064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail179,336 miles (+3,059)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,336 miles
- Test number
- 887941612084
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass176,277 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 176,277 miles
- Test number
- 759806421000
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail176,277 miles (+5,662)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,277 miles
- Test number
- 229884321072
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass170,615 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 170,615 miles
- Test number
- 732568120091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre cracked and has a nail in it
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteOffside rear brake reading slightly low
Fail170,615 miles (+7,865)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,615 miles
- Test number
- 681465510077
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre cracked and has a nail in it
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteOffside rear brake reading slightly low
Pass162,750 miles (+8,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 162,750 miles
- Test number
- 600252609046
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass154,420 miles (+10,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 154,420 miles
- Test number
- 573162708090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass144,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 144,342 miles
- Test number
- 853172566317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T178 JLE
- Does T178 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 JLE is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T178 JLE?
- The MOT on T178 JLE is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T178 JLE done?
- T178 JLE was recorded at 223,927 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,083 miles a year.
- Has T178 JLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T178 JLE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T178 JLE 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 T178 JLE find?
- T178 JLE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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