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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T255 JLEMOT history

T255 JLE is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 164,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,243 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 JLE was last recorded at 164,243 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,192 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,051 miles
Average per year
5,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,243 miles
  • 2025 – 163,192 miles
  • 2024 – 159,838 miles
  • 2023 – 156,295 miles
  • 2022 – 154,030 miles
  • 2021 – 150,708 miles
  • 2020 – 149,914 miles
  • 2019 – 146,796 miles
  • 2018 – 144,498 miles
  • 2017 – 142,108 miles
  • 2016 – 137,695 miles
  • 2015 – 131,480 miles
  • 2014 – 128,926 miles
  • 2013 – 120,590 miles
  • 2012 – 110,019 miles
  • 2011 – 99,562 miles
  • 2010 – 89,099 miles
  • 2009 – 80,149 miles
  • 2008 – 71,220 miles
  • 2007 – 64,739 miles
  • 2006 – 58,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,243 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,243 miles
    Test number
    842272411605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass163,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    163,192 miles
    Test number
    709650243875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail163,192 miles (+3,354)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,192 miles
    Test number
    557022142615
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,838 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,838 miles
    Test number
    819529560801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail159,823 miles (+3,528)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,823 miles
    Test number
    662544981050
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  6. Pass156,295 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,295 miles
    Test number
    403489797795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,030 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,030 miles
    Test number
    587096892765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass150,708 miles (+794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,708 miles
    Test number
    381642359454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass149,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,914 miles
    Test number
    620228127039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,914 miles (+3,118)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,914 miles
    Test number
    193736625325
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive FUEL RETURN PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass146,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,796 miles
    Test number
    475118274759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail146,796 miles (+2,298)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,796 miles
    Test number
    492863172095
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass144,498 miles (+2,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,498 miles
    Test number
    447443757403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass142,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,108 miles
    Test number
    434111230436
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail142,108 miles (+4,413)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,108 miles
    Test number
    864749055002
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass137,695 miles (+6,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,695 miles
    Test number
    189379717745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass131,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,480 miles
    Test number
    612006343760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail131,480 miles (+2,554)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,480 miles
    Test number
    404930886732
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail128,926 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    298969434262
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass128,926 miles (+8,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    946959134215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass120,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    586826043215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail120,590 miles (+10,571)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    427755643201
    • 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)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass110,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    349852942400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail110,019 miles (+10,457)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    876412642251
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass99,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,562 miles
    Test number
    696289201285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,562 miles (+10,463)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,562 miles
    Test number
    469809401203
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass89,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    153120390174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,099 miles (+8,950)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    191739880141
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly kerb marked on side walls
    • NoteUnable to carry out smoke test due to exhaust leak, smoke test aborted

  29. Pass80,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,149 miles
    Test number
    132032269453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail80,149 miles (+8,929)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,149 miles
    Test number
    160171969046
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUNABLE TO CARRY OUT SMOKE DUE TO HOLE IN EXHAUST

  31. Pass71,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    752777258068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail71,220 miles (+6,481)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    294486658011
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  33. Pass64,739 miles (+6,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    210695407080
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  34. Pass58,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    203116106093
    • NoteSlight play in drumstick end on o/s of steering rack pass and advice

Questions about T255 JLE

Does T255 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 JLE is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T255 JLE?
The MOT on T255 JLE is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T255 JLE done?
T255 JLE was recorded at 164,243 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
Has T255 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 JLE has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T255 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 T255 JLE find?
T255 JLE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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