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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T186 JLEMOT history

T186 JLE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 251,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
251,048 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T186 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T186 JLE was last recorded at 251,048 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 13,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2010: 157,584 miles, lower than 167,437 miles on 12 May 2010.

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
237,845 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,203 miles
Average per year
6,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,048 miles
  • 2024 – 237,845 miles
  • 2023 – 228,174 miles
  • 2022 – 217,143 miles
  • 2021 – 208,415 miles
  • 2020 – 196,106 miles
  • 2019 – 187,984 miles
  • 2018 – 179,554 miles
  • 2017 – 175,816 miles
  • 2015 – 175,808 miles
  • 2014 – 175,520 miles
  • 2013 – 172,551 miles
  • 2012 – 164,051 miles
  • 2011 – 161,064 miles
  • 2010 – 157,584 miles
  • 2009 – 156,702 miles
  • 2008 – 145,688 miles
  • 2006 – 128,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    251,048 miles
    Test number
    124837265440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail251,048 miles (+13,203)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,048 miles
    Test number
    876430517724
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass237,845 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    237,845 miles
    Test number
    179176635768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail237,832 miles (+9,658)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,832 miles
    Test number
    437469952100
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass228,174 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    228,174 miles
    Test number
    468663267738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail227,163 miles (+10,020)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,163 miles
    Test number
    414258119296
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass217,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,143 miles
    Test number
    335364661948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner play in tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corrosion

  8. Fail217,143 miles (+8,728)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,143 miles
    Test number
    734192431408
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner play in tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corrosion

  9. Pass208,415 miles (+12,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,415 miles
    Test number
    952062312055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering rack/inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear Inner valance corrosion

  10. Pass196,106 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    196,106 miles
    Test number
    956781139340
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront dip beam light intensity poor advice attention

  11. Fail196,053 miles (+8,069)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,053 miles
    Test number
    912616625831
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront dip beam light intensity poor advice attention

  12. Pass187,984 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,984 miles
    Test number
    533981320297
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail187,977 miles (+8,423)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,977 miles
    Test number
    122671901272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass179,554 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    179,554 miles
    Test number
    299443166066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail179,491 miles (+3,675)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,491 miles
    Test number
    988109893988
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUSPENSION (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass175,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    175,816 miles
    Test number
    254522779850
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  17. Fail175,816 miles (+8)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,816 miles
    Test number
    213432678392
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  18. Pass175,808 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    175,808 miles
    Test number
    278990275100
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded.

  19. Fail175,808 miles (+288)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,808 miles
    Test number
    899319665194
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded.

  20. Pass175,520 miles (+2,969)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    175,520 miles
    Test number
    187160474132
    • NoteMultiple vacuum pipes around engine starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteO/S rear brake disc looks like it has been hot/binding.
    • NoteRear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteSmall amount of grease weeping from O/S front CV boot inner seal.
    • NoteSmall amount of wear in steering rack.

  21. Pass172,551 miles (+8,500)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    172,551 miles
    Test number
    885296973193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEnging hunting at idle.
    • NoteN/S front bumper corner slightly loose.
    • NoteO/S rear brake disc and brake pads are discoloured. Both show signs of overheating.
    • NoteOil leak on engine.
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack.
    • NoteSlight weep of grease from O/S front outer CV boot.
    • NoteWater leak on engine.

  22. Pass164,051 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    164,051 miles
    Test number
    356360082191
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure

  23. Fail164,051 miles (+2,987)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,051 miles
    Test number
    307960782127
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass161,064 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    161,064 miles
    Test number
    775282881129
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.
    • NoteInner anti roll bar rubber starting to wear.
    • NoteO/S front lower ball joint noisey in operation but no lift found.
    • NoteTwo different types of front indicator fitted. Coloured on N/S and Clear with coloured bulb on O/S.

  25. Fail161,064 miles (+3,480)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,064 miles
    Test number
    139211081118
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.
    • NoteInner anti roll bar rubber starting to wear.
    • NoteO/S front lower ball joint noisey in operation but no lift found.
    • NoteTwo different types of front indicator fitted. Coloured on N/S and Clear with coloured bulb on O/S.

  26. Pass157,584 miles (-9,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    157,584 miles
    Test number
    964074830173
    • NoteO/S/R hand brake cable starting to sieze holding brake on

  27. Fail167,437 miles (+10,735)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,437 miles
    Test number
    263112630422
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/S/R hand brake cable starting to sieze holding brake on

  28. Pass156,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    156,702 miles
    Test number
    383985509075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail156,702 miles (+11,014)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,702 miles
    Test number
    421965909061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass145,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    145,688 miles
    Test number
    123094908493
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  31. Fail145,688 miles (+17,671)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,688 miles
    Test number
    794044108030
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  32. Pass128,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    128,017 miles
    Test number
    550171006296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail128,011 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,011 miles
    Test number
    613181206288
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T186 JLE

Does T186 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T186 JLE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T186 JLE?
The MOT on T186 JLE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T186 JLE done?
T186 JLE was recorded at 251,048 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,382 miles a year.
Has T186 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T186 JLE has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T186 JLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T186 JLE find?
T186 JLE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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