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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T231 JDBMOT history

T231 JDB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 188,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
188,697 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 JDB was last recorded at 188,697 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,980 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
717 miles
Average per year
5,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,697 miles
  • 2022 – 187,980 miles
  • 2021 – 186,569 miles
  • 2020 – 185,070 miles
  • 2019 – 183,121 miles
  • 2018 – 180,202 miles
  • 2017 – 175,419 miles
  • 2016 – 170,071 miles
  • 2015 – 164,062 miles
  • 2014 – 158,301 miles
  • 2013 – 153,034 miles
  • 2012 – 146,373 miles
  • 2011 – 140,750 miles
  • 2010 – 134,416 miles
  • 2008 – 123,522 miles
  • 2007 – 114,555 miles
  • 2006 – 102,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,697 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,697 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    188,697 miles
    Test number
    583955667048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,980 miles (+1,411)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,980 miles
    Test number
    830040083642
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass186,569 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,569 miles
    Test number
    272851554010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,070 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    185,070 miles
    Test number
    217746892864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,066 miles (+1,945)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,066 miles
    Test number
    752169809203
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sev places (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,121 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,121 miles
    Test number
    365100889965
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail183,121 miles (+2,919)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,121 miles
    Test number
    681725258448
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass180,202 miles (+4,783)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    180,202 miles
    Test number
    750445872662
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass175,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,419 miles
    Test number
    645142729503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail175,414 miles (+5,343)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,414 miles
    Test number
    852333613914
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished

  11. Pass170,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,071 miles
    Test number
    428825678143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

  12. Fail170,069 miles (+6,007)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,069 miles
    Test number
    140420832376
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass164,062 miles (+5,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    164,062 miles
    Test number
    666938665182
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass158,301 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,301 miles
    Test number
    237952174400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,034 miles
    Test number
    166002613179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,034 miles (+6,661)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,034 miles
    Test number
    427783103133
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  17. Pass146,373 miles (+5,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    146,373 miles
    Test number
    376541992040
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass140,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    140,750 miles
    Test number
    945160061033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,750 miles (+6,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,750 miles
    Test number
    528417251081
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass134,416 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    294040830073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail134,204 miles (+10,682)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,204 miles
    Test number
    103183320001
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass123,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    442348818327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail123,522 miles (+8,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    832788418353
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass114,555 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    114,555 miles
    Test number
    652918137381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,427 miles (+12,085)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,427 miles
    Test number
    164671937332
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  26. Pass102,342 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    102,342 miles
    Test number
    391943416347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail102,326 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,326 miles
    Test number
    491752616359
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T231 JDB

Does T231 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T231 JDB expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T231 JDB?
The MOT on T231 JDB expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T231 JDB done?
T231 JDB was recorded at 188,697 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 5,054 miles a year.
Has T231 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 JDB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T231 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 T231 JDB find?
T231 JDB passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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