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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T226 JLEMOT history

T226 JLE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
201,669 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 JLE
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
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 JLE was last recorded at 201,669 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,657 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,669 miles
  • 2024 – 199,684 miles
  • 2021 – 199,616 miles
  • 2020 – 199,562 miles
  • 2019 – 199,469 miles
  • 2018 – 199,419 miles
  • 2017 – 199,126 miles
  • 2016 – 198,512 miles
  • 2015 – 197,686 miles
  • 2014 – 183,186 miles
  • 2013 – 164,756 miles
  • 2012 – 150,779 miles
  • 2011 – 134,994 miles
  • 2010 – 100,099 miles
  • 2009 – 78,317 miles
  • 2008 – 67,535 miles
  • 2007 – 55,530 miles
  • 2006 – 48,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,669 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

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.

  • Under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,669 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    201,669 miles
    Test number
    533476840680
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  2. Fail201,657 miles (+1,973)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,657 miles
    Test number
    592691131681
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  3. Pass199,684 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,684 miles
    Test number
    233494288623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  4. Fail199,674 miles (+58)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,674 miles
    Test number
    509183904821
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  5. Pass199,616 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    199,616 miles
    Test number
    756847058280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,562 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    199,562 miles
    Test number
    414798181872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,469 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    199,469 miles
    Test number
    463284306714
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass199,419 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    199,419 miles
    Test number
    745844412474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass199,126 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    199,126 miles
    Test number
    510605080692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,512 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,512 miles
    Test number
    574298065640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass197,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    197,686 miles
    Test number
    280308551536
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail197,686 miles (+14,500)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,686 miles
    Test number
    866112009364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass183,186 miles (+660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    183,186 miles
    Test number
    295220794213
    • NoteServo pipe starting to crack

  14. Fail182,526 miles (+17,770)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,526 miles
    Test number
    197577674289
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteServo pipe starting to crack

  15. Pass164,756 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    164,756 miles
    Test number
    435865893256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,753 miles (+13,974)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,753 miles
    Test number
    826322193253
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f inner rack arm

  17. Pass150,779 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    150,779 miles
    Test number
    376541892289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail150,774 miles (+15,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,774 miles
    Test number
    869320592253
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass134,994 miles (+16,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,994 miles
    Test number
    487522621399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,602 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    458986501039
    • NoteOffside front mirror cover broken

  21. Fail118,594 miles (+18,495)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,594 miles
    Test number
    279674501065
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front mirror cover broken

  22. Pass100,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    714929360016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail100,099 miles (+21,782)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    881469060059
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass78,317 miles (+10,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    832689689023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,535 miles (+12,005)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    304746058128
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteN/s/f drive shaft inner joint boot split and joint dry
    • NoteO/s head lamp lens stone chiped

  26. Pass55,530 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,530 miles
    Test number
    222448757409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    180968356183
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T226 JLE

Does T226 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 JLE is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T226 JLE?
The MOT on T226 JLE is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 JLE done?
T226 JLE was recorded at 201,669 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
Has T226 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 JLE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T226 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 T226 JLE find?
T226 JLE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; general under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion.

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