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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T231 JNCMOT history

T231 JNC is a red diesel Volkswagen MPV first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 271,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
271,211 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 JNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
MPV
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 JNC was last recorded at 271,211 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,210 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 271,211 miles
  • 2023 – 269,631 miles
  • 2022 – 263,224 miles
  • 2021 – 261,689 miles
  • 2020 – 259,965 miles
  • 2019 – 258,601 miles
  • 2018 – 254,413 miles
  • 2017 – 248,911 miles
  • 2016 – 245,580 miles
  • 2015 – 240,226 miles
  • 2014 – 215,140 miles
  • 2013 – 202,227 miles
  • 2012 – 190,153 miles
  • 2011 – 179,183 miles
  • 2010 – 163,886 miles
  • 2009 – 149,492 miles
  • 2008 – 135,759 miles
  • 2006 – 118,969 miles
  • 2005 – 104,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,211 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Step corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,211 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    271,211 miles
    Test number
    331499202199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail271,210 miles (+1,579)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,210 miles
    Test number
    332103115166
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass269,631 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    269,631 miles
    Test number
    760874288477
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Crash bar holed

  4. Fail269,631 miles (+6,407)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,631 miles
    Test number
    735140283829
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Crash bar holed

  5. Pass263,224 miles (+1,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    263,224 miles
    Test number
    361507756394
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Crash bar corroded

  6. Pass261,689 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    261,689 miles
    Test number
    706714115453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail261,688 miles (+1,723)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,688 miles
    Test number
    266463038972
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill Centre and rear holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass259,965 miles (+1,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    259,965 miles
    Test number
    302344062004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass258,601 miles (+4,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    258,601 miles
    Test number
    776473323060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass254,413 miles (+5,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    254,413 miles
    Test number
    293607585959
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass248,911 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    248,911 miles
    Test number
    180510999853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass245,580 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    245,580 miles
    Test number
    773683660268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass240,226 miles (+12,086)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    240,226 miles
    Test number
    120423604055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass228,140 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    228,140 miles
    Test number
    546651645013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail228,126 miles (+12,986)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,126 miles
    Test number
    418970445040
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass215,140 miles (+12,913)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    215,140 miles
    Test number
    126102244419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass202,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    202,227 miles
    Test number
    948121033054
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail202,227 miles (+12,074)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,227 miles
    Test number
    218381033058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass190,153 miles (+10,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    190,153 miles
    Test number
    255969212045
    • NoteSlight steering rack play n/s

  20. Fail179,183 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,183 miles
    Test number
    628219731085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass179,183 miles (+969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    179,183 miles
    Test number
    846689931099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass178,214 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    178,214 miles
    Test number
    978889611007
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s door mirror missing
    • NoteO/s outer drive shaft gaiter pin hole

  23. Fail178,214 miles (+14,328)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,214 miles
    Test number
    117059811056
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s door mirror missing
    • NoteO/s outer drive shaft gaiter pin hole

  24. Pass163,886 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    163,886 miles
    Test number
    593561610075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise offside front door mirror damaged

  25. Fail163,886 miles (+14,394)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,886 miles
    Test number
    104168200406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise offside front door mirror damaged

  26. Pass149,492 miles (+13,733)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    149,492 miles
    Test number
    814484219034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass135,759 miles (+16,790)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    135,759 miles
    Test number
    631425208003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass118,969 miles (+14,724)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    118,969 miles
    Test number
    180676846347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass104,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    850216645388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T231 JNC

Does T231 JNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T231 JNC expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T231 JNC?
The MOT on T231 JNC expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T231 JNC done?
T231 JNC was recorded at 271,211 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 8,822 miles a year.
Has T231 JNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 JNC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T231 JNC 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 JNC find?
T231 JNC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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