Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T253 JBJMOT history
T253 JBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 117,010 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T253 JBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T253 JBJ was last recorded at 117,010 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,000 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,010 miles
- 2025 – 115,979 miles
- 2024 – 115,792 miles
- 2023 – 109,393 miles
- 2022 – 99,321 miles
- 2021 – 91,239 miles
- 2020 – 83,056 miles
- 2019 – 79,918 miles
- 2015 – 79,545 miles
- 2014 – 77,918 miles
- 2013 – 72,723 miles
- 2012 – 64,028 miles
- 2011 – 49,333 miles
- 2010 – 45,917 miles
- 2009 – 43,432 miles
- 2008 – 41,059 miles
- 2007 – 39,258 miles
- 2006 – 35,397 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,010 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,010 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 117,010 miles
- Test number
- 919055170502
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Fail117,010 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,010 miles
- Test number
- 250886944367
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure outer front bolt insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Fail117,000 miles (+1,021)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,000 miles
- Test number
- 174910164195
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Torsion bar with an unsafe modification items cable tied to bar (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass115,979 miles (+187)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,979 miles
- Test number
- 442558539560
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,792 miles (+6,399)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,792 miles
- Test number
- 433294580901
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking over gearbox area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle area (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis, various areas badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle area (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass109,393 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,393 miles
- Test number
- 219970520131
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,376 miles (+10,055)3 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,376 miles
- Test number
- 981879467878
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousBrake pedal appears to fade
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass99,321 miles (+8,082)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,321 miles
- Test number
- 714762027387
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,239 miles (+8,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,239 miles
- Test number
- 763246576846
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty.
Pass83,056 miles (+3,138)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,056 miles
- Test number
- 462781461896
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,918 miles (+373)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,918 miles
- Test number
- 707437661063
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,545 miles (+1,627)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 79,545 miles
- Test number
- 255931415171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing
Pass77,918 miles (+5,195)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 77,918 miles
- Test number
- 195544904159
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- NoteFront no plate slight damage
Pass72,723 miles (+8,695)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 72,723 miles
- Test number
- 648573513183
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass64,028 miles (+14,695)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 64,028 miles
- Test number
- 208277702445
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake discs grooved
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,333 miles (+3,416)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,333 miles
- Test number
- 836021011125
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNote near side front tyre perished
Pass45,917 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 45,917 miles
- Test number
- 981502910179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,432 miles (+2,373)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 43,432 miles
- Test number
- 614592519152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,059 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,059 miles
- Test number
- 222513918434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,040 miles (+1,782)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,040 miles
- Test number
- 940302918138
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass39,258 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 39,258 miles
- Test number
- 224816707474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,397 miles
- Test number
- 724132676077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T253 JBJ
- Does T253 JBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 JBJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T253 JBJ?
- The MOT on T253 JBJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T253 JBJ done?
- T253 JBJ was recorded at 117,010 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
- Has T253 JBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T253 JBJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T253 JBJ 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 T253 JBJ find?
- T253 JBJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: power steering fluid level below minimum.
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