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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T196 JDBMOT history

T196 JDB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 38 MOT tests, with 249,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
249,610 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
38
20 passed · 18 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 JDB was last recorded at 249,610 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2006: 13,549 miles, lower than 135,341 miles on 25 Oct 2006.

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
249,604 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,610 miles
  • 2024 – 245,248 miles
  • 2023 – 241,159 miles
  • 2022 – 235,687 miles
  • 2021 – 229,007 miles
  • 2020 – 225,196 miles
  • 2019 – 221,360 miles
  • 2018 – 216,263 miles
  • 2017 – 210,364 miles
  • 2016 – 203,785 miles
  • 2015 – 196,273 miles
  • 2014 – 188,270 miles
  • 2013 – 182,025 miles
  • 2012 – 175,099 miles
  • 2011 – 166,201 miles
  • 2010 – 156,865 miles
  • 2009 – 150,621 miles
  • 2008 – 147,168 miles
  • 2007 – 140,842 miles
  • 2006 – 13,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,610 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

38 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,610 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    249,610 miles
    Test number
    408758468352
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail249,604 miles (+4,356)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,604 miles
    Test number
    394851597489
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass245,248 miles (+4,089)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    245,248 miles
    Test number
    596497633943
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass241,159 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    241,159 miles
    Test number
    223670143277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail241,159 miles (+5,472)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,159 miles
    Test number
    343776565347
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass235,687 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    235,687 miles
    Test number
    337754044364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail235,681 miles (+6,674)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,681 miles
    Test number
    405702126159
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch with in 30cm of rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch with in 30cm of rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass229,007 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    229,007 miles
    Test number
    470939056490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail229,006 miles (+3,810)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,006 miles
    Test number
    443950876419
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass225,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    225,196 miles
    Test number
    981226205382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail225,196 miles (+3,836)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,196 miles
    Test number
    393139284727
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass221,360 miles (+5,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    221,360 miles
    Test number
    864798792842
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on wheelarches
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  13. Pass216,263 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    216,263 miles
    Test number
    759690238382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Fail216,252 miles (+5,888)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,252 miles
    Test number
    856845177517
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Pass210,364 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    210,364 miles
    Test number
    226794733519
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail210,364 miles (+6,579)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,364 miles
    Test number
    698480764091
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass203,785 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    203,785 miles
    Test number
    473471930707
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes into bias box (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail203,741 miles (+7,468)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,741 miles
    Test number
    598844489052
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes into bias box (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass196,273 miles (+8,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    196,273 miles
    Test number
    359589125775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  20. Pass188,270 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    188,270 miles
    Test number
    755836534370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail188,260 miles (+6,235)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,260 miles
    Test number
    446525834438
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass182,025 miles (+21)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    182,025 miles
    Test number
    135211633317
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield lose.
  23. Fail182,004 miles (+6,905)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,004 miles
    Test number
    189919323380
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield lose.
  24. Pass175,099 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    175,099 miles
    Test number
    136318642314
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Fail175,036 miles (+8,835)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,036 miles
    Test number
    565142542341
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass166,201 miles (+160)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    166,201 miles
    Test number
    566435631391
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted.
  27. Fail166,041 miles (+9,176)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,041 miles
    Test number
    976649621390
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted.
  28. Fail156,865 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,865 miles
    Test number
    450067220435
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake application slightly slow.
  29. Pass156,865 miles (+6,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    156,865 miles
    Test number
    861077620328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake application slightly slow.
  30. Pass150,621 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    150,621 miles
    Test number
    452814249427
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth track rods have slight movement.
  31. Fail150,621 miles (+3,453)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,621 miles
    Test number
    342154749328
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth track rods have slight movement.
  32. Pass147,168 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    147,168 miles
    Test number
    900717258313
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  33. Fail147,165 miles (+6,323)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,165 miles
    Test number
    354675258380
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  34. Pass140,842 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    140,842 miles
    Test number
    831404547345
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in both sides of steering rack.
  35. Fail140,840 miles (+127,291)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,840 miles
    Test number
    610430547365
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in both sides of steering rack.
  36. Pass13,549 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,549 miles
    Test number
    192611536332
    • Note1/ n/s washer jet partly blocked †2/ front section handbrake cable starting to fray †3/ n/s/f bumper loose †4/ n/s/r tyre worn out of shape †5/ o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm †6/ front exhaust heat shield broken † †
  37. Fail13,549 miles (-121,792)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,549 miles
    Test number
    791771336389
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Note1/ n/s washer jet partly blocked †2/ front section handbrake cable starting to fray †3/ n/s/f bumper loose †4/ n/s/r tyre worn out of shape †5/ o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm †6/ front exhaust heat shield broken † †
  38. Fail135,341 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,341 miles
    Test number
    382448096480
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • Note1/ o/s washer jet partly blocked †2/ o/s mirror body loose †3/ n/s/f bumper loose †4/ n/s/r tyre worn out of shape †5/ o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm †6/ front exhaust heat shield broken †

Questions about T196 JDB

Does T196 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 JDB is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T196 JDB?
The MOT on T196 JDB is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T196 JDB done?
T196 JDB was recorded at 249,610 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has T196 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 JDB has failed 18 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T196 JDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T196 JDB find?
T196 JDB passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; oil leak, but not excessive.

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