Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T281 JLEMOT history
T281 JLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 177,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 177,818 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T281 JLE
- 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
- 16 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T281 JLE was last recorded at 177,818 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,944 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,874 miles
- Average per year
- 5,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,818 miles
- 2025 – 173,944 miles
- 2024 – 168,257 miles
- 2023 – 166,033 miles
- 2022 – 165,395 miles
- 2020 – 164,783 miles
- 2019 – 162,725 miles
- 2018 – 159,893 miles
- 2017 – 156,736 miles
- 2016 – 153,429 miles
- 2015 – 145,468 miles
- 2014 – 134,212 miles
- 2013 – 125,836 miles
- 2012 – 116,489 miles
- 2011 – 106,540 miles
- 2010 – 102,206 miles
- 2009 – 98,353 miles
- 2008 – 92,916 miles
- 2007 – 86,112 miles
- 2006 – 71,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,818 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,818 miles (+3,874)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 177,818 miles
- Test number
- 607695479898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass173,944 miles (+39)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 173,944 miles
- Test number
- 475723687041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail173,905 miles (+5,648)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,905 miles
- Test number
- 318898143449
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Holes (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Crash bar/ bumper mount corroded in holes
- AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective Underinflated
Pass168,257 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 168,257 miles
- Test number
- 994236184125
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear no reverse light
Fail168,253 miles (+2,220)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,253 miles
- Test number
- 323810379965
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn due to pads on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper support insecure
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass166,033 miles (+638)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 166,033 miles
- Test number
- 440298441965
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner steering arm
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,395 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 165,395 miles
- Test number
- 299705371496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,392 miles (+609)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,392 miles
- Test number
- 598451077983
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass164,783 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 164,783 miles
- Test number
- 426729683683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,773 miles (+2,048)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,773 miles
- Test number
- 248480542436
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass162,725 miles (+2,832)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 162,725 miles
- Test number
- 862561511016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,893 miles (+3,157)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 159,893 miles
- Test number
- 342931560429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,736 miles (+3,307)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 156,736 miles
- Test number
- 181707605779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,429 miles (+7,961)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 153,429 miles
- Test number
- 700851077744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 145,468 miles
- Test number
- 495957265167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,468 miles (+11,256)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,468 miles
- Test number
- 575606565117
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass134,212 miles (+8,376)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 134,212 miles
- Test number
- 347310464127
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteDrivers door inner handle broken but can still open.
Pass125,836 miles (+9,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 125,836 miles
- Test number
- 525554763107
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass116,489 miles (+386)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 116,489 miles
- Test number
- 339176562192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,103 miles (+9,563)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,103 miles
- Test number
- 426330952194
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass106,540 miles (+4,334)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 106,540 miles
- Test number
- 807819761135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 102,206 miles
- Test number
- 270294920180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,206 miles (+3,853)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,206 miles
- Test number
- 510624420156
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,353 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 98,353 miles
- Test number
- 423588019116
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass92,916 miles (+6,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 92,916 miles
- Test number
- 724374018132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass86,112 miles (+14,372)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 86,112 miles
- Test number
- 372364797000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,740 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 71,740 miles
- Test number
- 662100886005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,593 miles (+127)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,593 miles
- Test number
- 660163976079
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail71,466 miles1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,466 miles
- Test number
- 362888966077
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about T281 JLE
- Does T281 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 JLE is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T281 JLE?
- The MOT on T281 JLE is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T281 JLE done?
- T281 JLE was recorded at 177,818 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,202 miles a year.
- Has T281 JLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T281 JLE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T281 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 T281 JLE find?
- T281 JLE passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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