Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T278 JLEMOT history
T278 JLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 172,052 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,232 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T278 JLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T278 JLE was last recorded at 172,052 miles on 27 May 2026, 758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,294 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 758 miles
- Average per year
- 4,232 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,052 miles
- 2025 – 171,294 miles
- 2024 – 170,110 miles
- 2023 – 162,211 miles
- 2022 – 158,694 miles
- 2019 – 157,459 miles
- 2016 – 150,564 miles
- 2015 – 146,486 miles
- 2014 – 145,179 miles
- 2013 – 143,132 miles
- 2011 – 138,338 miles
- 2010 – 133,515 miles
- 2009 – 129,328 miles
- 2008 – 122,692 miles
- 2007 – 111,507 miles
- 2006 – 86,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Replacement recommended
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,052 miles (+758)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 172,052 miles
- Test number
- 576245781292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,294 miles (+1,184)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 171,294 miles
- Test number
- 282157978746
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass170,110 miles (+7,899)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 170,110 miles
- Test number
- 744312469123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,211 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 162,211 miles
- Test number
- 179742934123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail162,170 miles (+3,476)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,170 miles
- Test number
- 748259230949
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass158,694 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 158,694 miles
- Test number
- 294621487984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,655 miles (+1,196)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,655 miles
- Test number
- 354811734831
- MajorNearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass157,459 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 157,459 miles
- Test number
- 557096347884
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail157,455 miles (+6,891)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,455 miles
- Test number
- 314909634591
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling flexible brake hose on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass150,564 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 150,564 miles
- Test number
- 457660434102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail150,519 miles (+4,033)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,519 miles
- Test number
- 789427525757
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass146,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 146,486 miles
- Test number
- 909065275847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,486 miles (+1,307)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,486 miles
- Test number
- 834104052289
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass145,179 miles (+2,047)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 145,179 miles
- Test number
- 575151764225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 143,132 miles
- Test number
- 328274273426
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 367291162267
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 117748452250
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
Pass138,338 miles (+4,823)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 138,338 miles
- Test number
- 195651271278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,515 miles (+4,187)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 133,515 miles
- Test number
- 691584060263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,328 miles (+6,636)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 129,328 miles
- Test number
- 752102079225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 122,692 miles
- Test number
- 870762358217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,692 miles (+11,185)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,692 miles
- Test number
- 461102658205
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass111,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 111,507 miles
- Test number
- 223498687070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,507 miles (+25,025)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,507 miles
- Test number
- 880068387053
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass86,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 86,482 miles
- Test number
- 534246166085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T278 JLE
- Does T278 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 JLE is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T278 JLE?
- The MOT on T278 JLE is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T278 JLE done?
- T278 JLE was recorded at 172,052 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,232 miles a year.
- Has T278 JLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T278 JLE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T278 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 T278 JLE find?
- T278 JLE passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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