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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T179 JDBMOT history

T179 JDB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2025
Mileage
199,841 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 JDB was last recorded at 199,841 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,430 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,841 miles
  • 2023 – 199,430 miles
  • 2021 – 198,910 miles
  • 2020 – 196,662 miles
  • 2018 – 192,304 miles
  • 2017 – 184,695 miles
  • 2016 – 182,706 miles
  • 2015 – 178,811 miles
  • 2014 – 174,714 miles
  • 2013 – 171,553 miles
  • 2012 – 167,559 miles
  • 2011 – 161,839 miles
  • 2010 – 156,357 miles
  • 2009 – 149,926 miles
  • 2008 – 143,701 miles
  • 2007 – 137,611 miles
  • 2006 – 130,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,841 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close side (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Outer side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,841 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    199,841 miles
    Test number
    371965171358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass199,430 miles (+520)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    199,430 miles
    Test number
    814678346421
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass198,910 miles (+2,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    198,910 miles
    Test number
    638060150443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow middle exhaust

  4. Pass196,662 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    196,662 miles
    Test number
    658242907955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,304 miles (+7,609)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    192,304 miles
    Test number
    547289990034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,695 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    184,695 miles
    Test number
    676878833925
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass182,706 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    182,706 miles
    Test number
    860163699091
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close side (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side wall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  8. Fail182,693 miles (+3,882)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,693 miles
    Test number
    853609736427
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close side (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side wall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  9. Pass178,811 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    178,811 miles
    Test number
    406330995151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,788 miles (+4,074)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,788 miles
    Test number
    626254085129
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass174,714 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    174,714 miles
    Test number
    845063584133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,553 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    171,553 miles
    Test number
    498422293126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,552 miles (+3,993)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,552 miles
    Test number
    767271393137
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass167,559 miles (+58)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    167,559 miles
    Test number
    918143292164
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing

  15. Fail167,501 miles (+5,662)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,501 miles
    Test number
    486171992119
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing

  16. Pass161,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    875912191144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail161,839 miles (+5,482)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    935342891129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass156,357 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    156,357 miles
    Test number
    613083780134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass149,926 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    149,926 miles
    Test number
    771792389155
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail149,926 miles (+6,225)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,926 miles
    Test number
    293072289172
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass143,701 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    143,701 miles
    Test number
    382193688192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    137,611 miles
    Test number
    764103297151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,609 miles (+7,061)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,609 miles
    Test number
    584753297134
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminating recomend replacement - vin plate missing?

  24. Pass130,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    130,548 miles
    Test number
    671096186143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 JDB

Does T179 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 JDB expired on 20 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 JDB?
The MOT on T179 JDB expired on 20 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 JDB done?
T179 JDB was recorded at 199,841 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has T179 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 JDB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T179 JDB 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 T179 JDB find?
T179 JDB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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