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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T245 JLEMOT history

T245 JLE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 197,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
197,578 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 JLE was last recorded at 197,578 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,577 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,578 miles
  • 2025 – 189,448 miles
  • 2024 – 183,283 miles
  • 2023 – 179,205 miles
  • 2022 – 172,708 miles
  • 2021 – 165,585 miles
  • 2020 – 161,283 miles
  • 2019 – 155,133 miles
  • 2018 – 151,668 miles
  • 2017 – 144,773 miles
  • 2016 – 137,076 miles
  • 2015 – 131,455 miles
  • 2014 – 123,274 miles
  • 2013 – 115,224 miles
  • 2012 – 108,974 miles
  • 2011 – 101,613 miles
  • 2010 – 91,646 miles
  • 2009 – 86,226 miles
  • 2008 – 77,977 miles
  • 2007 – 70,869 miles
  • 2006 – 65,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,578 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake servo corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass197,578 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    197,578 miles
    Test number
    585530035297
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,577 miles (+57)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,577 miles
    Test number
    959624958494
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail197,520 miles (+8,072)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,520 miles
    Test number
    948130222157
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  4. Pass189,448 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    189,448 miles
    Test number
    237660615994
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly drivers seat present

  5. Fail189,448 miles (+6,165)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,448 miles
    Test number
    495438487231
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly drivers seat present

  6. Pass183,283 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,283 miles
    Test number
    101796536703
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail183,283 miles (+4,078)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,283 miles
    Test number
    262619970909
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass179,205 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,205 miles
    Test number
    543311385753
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail179,116 miles (+6,408)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,116 miles
    Test number
    229050439295
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass172,708 miles (+7,123)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,708 miles
    Test number
    265771696609
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass165,585 miles (+4,302)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,585 miles
    Test number
    182085619958
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass161,283 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,283 miles
    Test number
    560644833249
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door step corroded

  13. Fail161,283 miles (+6,150)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,283 miles
    Test number
    673838574359
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door step corroded

  14. Pass155,133 miles (+3,465)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,133 miles
    Test number
    447439807055
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass151,668 miles (+6,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,668 miles
    Test number
    340883005076
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass144,773 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,773 miles
    Test number
    547043298963
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail144,772 miles (+7,696)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,772 miles
    Test number
    354409594858
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass137,076 miles (+5,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,076 miles
    Test number
    511588308708
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps would benefit from realignment

  19. Pass131,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,455 miles
    Test number
    149936565415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  20. Fail131,455 miles (+8,181)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,455 miles
    Test number
    317045465083
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  21. Fail123,274 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    495986664023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  22. Pass123,274 miles (+8,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    997786964069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  23. Pass115,224 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,224 miles
    Test number
    448304963049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    156255362074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail108,974 miles (+7,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    438505362064
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  26. Pass101,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,613 miles
    Test number
    187895151012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail101,613 miles (+9,967)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,613 miles
    Test number
    898535951083
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass91,646 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    521107660048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,226 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    144098169073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass86,226 miles (+8,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    981868469063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass77,977 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    124497978043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass70,869 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    152044767499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass65,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    540948056014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T245 JLE

Does T245 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T245 JLE is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T245 JLE?
The MOT on T245 JLE is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T245 JLE done?
T245 JLE was recorded at 197,578 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
Has T245 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 JLE has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T245 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 T245 JLE find?
T245 JLE passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake servo corroded; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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