Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc
T278 VAJMOT history
T278 VAJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 90,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 90,664 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 5 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T278 VAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T278 VAJ was last recorded at 90,664 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,355 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,309 miles
- Average per year
- 2,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 90,664 miles
- 2024 – 87,355 miles
- 2023 – 85,045 miles
- 2022 – 82,767 miles
- 2021 – 80,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,664 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears X2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 16 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,664 miles (+3,309)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 90,664 miles
- Test number
- 775885659068
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,355 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 87,355 miles
- Test number
- 410906558866
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,354 miles (+2,309)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,354 miles
- Test number
- 342037883901
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,045 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 85,045 miles
- Test number
- 370825975905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,044 miles (+2,277)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,044 miles
- Test number
- 667719545790
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,767 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,767 miles
- Test number
- 934113372447
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail82,766 miles (+2,334)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,766 miles
- Test number
- 323434237940
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,432 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,432 miles
- Test number
- 868742359279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,431 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,431 miles
- Test number
- 705590965323
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer gator
- AdvisoryRear discs condition
Questions about T278 VAJ
- Does T278 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 VAJ is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T278 VAJ?
- The MOT on T278 VAJ is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T278 VAJ done?
- T278 VAJ was recorded at 90,664 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,544 miles a year.
- Has T278 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T278 VAJ has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T278 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
- T278 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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