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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T183 JDBMOT history

T183 JDB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2024
Mileage
193,537 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 JDB was last recorded at 193,537 miles on 21 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2015: 152,292 miles, lower than 152,314 miles on 6 Sept 2014.

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
193,537 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,537 miles
  • 2022 – 190,956 miles
  • 2021 – 188,229 miles
  • 2020 – 185,774 miles
  • 2019 – 181,870 miles
  • 2018 – 181,769 miles
  • 2017 – 164,184 miles
  • 2016 – 157,813 miles
  • 2015 – 152,294 miles
  • 2014 – 152,314 miles
  • 2013 – 152,290 miles
  • 2012 – 152,288 miles
  • 2011 – 152,287 miles
  • 2010 – 152,287 miles
  • 2009 – 151,112 miles
  • 2008 – 140,893 miles
  • 2007 – 131,588 miles
  • 2006 – 122,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,537 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,537 miles
    Test number
    715971182397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail193,537 miles (+2,581)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,537 miles
    Test number
    752132316862
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass190,956 miles (+2,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,956 miles
    Test number
    504621189879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,229 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,229 miles
    Test number
    638152648546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch slight corrosion

  5. Fail188,226 miles (+2,452)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,226 miles
    Test number
    580202981450
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

  6. Pass185,774 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,774 miles
    Test number
    393692298102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail185,769 miles (+3,899)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,769 miles
    Test number
    457713127258
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (shock mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass181,870 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,870 miles
    Test number
    888855808167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass181,769 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    181,769 miles
    Test number
    162854072546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail181,767 miles (+17,583)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,767 miles
    Test number
    323505537571
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking Fuel tank or filler hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass164,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    164,184 miles
    Test number
    372207681556
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront susp low

  12. Fail164,184 miles (+6,371)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,184 miles
    Test number
    430576164219
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront susp low

  13. Pass157,813 miles (+373)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    107399140033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  14. Fail157,440 miles (+5,146)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,440 miles
    Test number
    335857380109
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seats unable to check as cannot gain access to rear

  15. Pass152,294 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,294 miles
    Test number
    202679098463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cut on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOilleak

  16. Fail152,292 miles (-22)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,292 miles
    Test number
    529325453633
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cut on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOilleak

  17. Pass152,314 miles (+22)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    152,314 miles
    Test number
    309579944237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail152,292 miles (+2)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,292 miles
    Test number
    648426444213
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass152,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    152,290 miles
    Test number
    989395223222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail152,290 miles (+2)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,290 miles
    Test number
    247661223256
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass152,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    339849322416
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

  22. Fail152,288 miles (+1)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    429263322227
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

  23. Pass152,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    489360011208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail152,287 miles12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    249362601261
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass152,287 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    380512300417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass151,112 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    151,112 miles
    Test number
    160661729107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail151,109 miles (+10,216)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,109 miles
    Test number
    782940429168
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Fail140,893 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,893 miles
    Test number
    174996118132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass140,893 miles (+9,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    140,893 miles
    Test number
    390036118153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass131,588 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    131,588 miles
    Test number
    483488617175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass122,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    122,517 miles
    Test number
    223908616199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 JDB

Does T183 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T183 JDB expired on 20 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T183 JDB?
The MOT on T183 JDB expired on 20 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T183 JDB done?
T183 JDB was recorded at 193,537 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 4,043 miles a year.
Has T183 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 JDB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T183 JDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T183 JDB find?
T183 JDB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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