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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T265 JLEMOT history

T265 JLE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,492 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 JLE was last recorded at 63,492 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,959 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
1,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,492 miles
  • 2025 – 61,959 miles
  • 2024 – 61,378 miles
  • 2020 – 61,229 miles
  • 2019 – 60,588 miles
  • 2018 – 58,575 miles
  • 2017 – 57,597 miles
  • 2016 – 57,087 miles
  • 2015 – 55,658 miles
  • 2014 – 53,369 miles
  • 2012 – 49,665 miles
  • 2011 – 49,233 miles
  • 2010 – 48,816 miles
  • 2009 – 48,100 miles
  • 2008 – 45,049 miles
  • 2007 – 42,227 miles
  • 2006 – 39,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,492 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,492 miles
    Test number
    967737094655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,959 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    369059960544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,957 miles (+579)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,957 miles
    Test number
    217747610072
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass61,378 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    983883805341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,229 miles (+641)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,229 miles
    Test number
    248823526123
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise grease leaking from offside front inner cv joint area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass60,588 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,588 miles
    Test number
    606772273277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail60,585 miles (+2,010)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,585 miles
    Test number
    223571053044
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass58,575 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    564562945828
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass57,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    895785725453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,595 miles (+508)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    535009617787
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass57,087 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,087 miles
    Test number
    322934341799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,658 miles (+2,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,658 miles
    Test number
    417207475955
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% front brakes (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from sump area

  13. Pass53,369 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,369 miles
    Test number
    258657994199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail53,366 miles (+3,701)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,366 miles
    Test number
    977636194174
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass49,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    385947272478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,665 miles (+432)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    339547172472
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  17. Pass49,233 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    308013981456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,816 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    681747770254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    190855069272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,100 miles (+3,051)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    872985469268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass45,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    181036178207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,049 miles (+2,822)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    612176078288
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass42,227 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,227 miles
    Test number
    750346777259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    922583076262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,021 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    313643576239
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T265 JLE

Does T265 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 JLE is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 JLE?
The MOT on T265 JLE is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 JLE done?
T265 JLE was recorded at 63,492 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,226 miles a year.
Has T265 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 JLE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T265 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 T265 JLE find?
T265 JLE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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