
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T253 JECMOT history
T253 JEC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 217,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 217,256 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T253 JEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T253 JEC was last recorded at 217,256 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 217,253 miles · 9 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 217,256 miles
- 2025 – 215,793 miles
- 2024 – 213,958 miles
- 2023 – 212,557 miles
- 2022 – 210,364 miles
- 2020 – 207,719 miles
- 2019 – 204,201 miles
- 2017 – 198,001 miles
- 2016 – 195,329 miles
- 2015 – 193,874 miles
- 2014 – 188,627 miles
- 2013 – 185,021 miles
- 2011 – 181,297 miles
- 2010 – 178,128 miles
- 2009 – 173,715 miles
- 2008 – 164,356 miles
- 2007 – 157,340 miles
- 2006 – 146,317 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step/sill area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,256 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 217,256 miles
- Test number
- 890165956263
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail217,253 miles (+1,460)3 dangerous10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,253 miles
- Test number
- 897149721312
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged balding on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass215,793 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 215,793 miles
- Test number
- 459037756633
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail215,793 miles (+1,835)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,793 miles
- Test number
- 538492394487
- MajorCentral Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gator twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass213,958 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 213,958 miles
- Test number
- 361805666315
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion
Pass212,557 miles (+2,193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 212,557 miles
- Test number
- 978248866550
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass210,364 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 210,364 miles
- Test number
- 596277126281
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass207,719 miles (+149)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 207,719 miles
- Test number
- 632113262677
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail207,570 miles (+3,369)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,570 miles
- Test number
- 423771940405
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass204,201 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 204,201 miles
- Test number
- 536015637123
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 384402187205
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass198,001 miles (+2,672)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 198,001 miles
- Test number
- 744728484480
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside inner wheel arch has corrosion not considered excessive
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the plys or cords
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass195,329 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 195,329 miles
- Test number
- 326305861859
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail195,329 miles (+1,455)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,329 miles
- Test number
- 246004399874
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass193,874 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 193,874 miles
- Test number
- 448101825142
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail193,874 miles (+5,247)11 failures8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,874 miles
- Test number
- 287637405491
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear brake pads getting low
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass188,627 miles (+3,606)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 188,627 miles
- Test number
- 879764204157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,021 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 185,021 miles
- Test number
- 529915603145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail184,991 miles (+3,694)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,991 miles
- Test number
- 778185603151
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass181,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 181,297 miles
- Test number
- 668449941333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,297 miles (+3,169)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,297 miles
- Test number
- 115277741326
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteFront discs corroding
Pass178,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 178,128 miles
- Test number
- 902449120382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,128 miles (+4,413)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,128 miles
- Test number
- 484522120358
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteN/s and o/s front discs.pitted and rusty
Pass173,715 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 173,715 miles
- Test number
- 323857799100
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail173,715 miles (+9,359)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,715 miles
- Test number
- 243996599433
- FailureCentre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass164,356 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 164,356 miles
- Test number
- 991563798195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Fail164,356 miles (+7,016)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,356 miles
- Test number
- 691173998180
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass157,340 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 157,340 miles
- Test number
- 230370387159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,211 miles (+10,894)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,211 miles
- Test number
- 522226277195
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass146,317 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 146,317 miles
- Test number
- 544153516042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,312 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,312 miles
- Test number
- 220110216058
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAdvise brake pads look low
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
Questions about T253 JEC
- Does T253 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 JEC is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T253 JEC?
- The MOT on T253 JEC is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T253 JEC done?
- T253 JEC was recorded at 217,256 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,463 miles a year.
- Has T253 JEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T253 JEC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T253 JEC 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 JEC find?
- T253 JEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pedal wearing smooth; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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