
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T288 BJRMOT history
T288 BJR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,564 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 170,564 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 15 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T288 BJR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T288 BJR was last recorded at 170,564 miles on 9 May 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,529 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 4,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,564 miles
- 2025 – 170,529 miles
- 2020 – 169,503 miles
- 2019 – 163,254 miles
- 2018 – 156,860 miles
- 2017 – 147,229 miles
- 2016 – 136,798 miles
- 2015 – 129,189 miles
- 2014 – 120,131 miles
- 2013 – 114,758 miles
- 2012 – 107,257 miles
- 2011 – 107,199 miles
- 2008 – 99,453 miles
- 2007 – 92,021 miles
- 2006 – 80,264 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.
Undertrays fitted
Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
3x wheel caps fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Rear wiper u/s
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear wiper split
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 170,564 miles
- Test number
- 382824494844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,550 miles (+21)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,550 miles
- Test number
- 309960814192
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Fail170,529 miles (+1,026)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,529 miles
- Test number
- 370740575532
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded behind front bumper
Pass169,503 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 169,503 miles
- Test number
- 825380687805
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Fail169,498 miles (+21)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,498 miles
- Test number
- 209355793845
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Fail169,477 miles (+36)1 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,477 miles
- Test number
- 714739968734
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory3x wheel caps fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper u/s
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle has serious clutch noise and judder
Fail169,441 miles (+6,187)2 dangerous3 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,441 miles
- Test number
- 826397588428
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch very niosey when pressed
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass163,254 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 163,254 miles
- Test number
- 284982266207
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper loose but not likely to detatch
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
- AdvisoryRear bumper loose but not likely to detatch
Fail163,254 miles (+6,394)4 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,254 miles
- Test number
- 767074921472
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper loose but not likely to detatch
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
- AdvisoryRear bumper loose but not likely to detatch
Pass156,860 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 156,860 miles
- Test number
- 683651236369
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear wiper u/s
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted
Fail156,860 miles (+9,631)1 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,860 miles
- Test number
- 465582882697
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear wiper u/s
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted
Pass147,229 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 147,229 miles
- Test number
- 457877156174
- Advisory3x wheel caps fitted
- AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryMost body panels damaged
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail147,226 miles (+10,428)6 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,226 miles
- Test number
- 574743460428
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory3x wheel caps fitted
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired slight movement when brake applied (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryMost body panels damaged
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass136,798 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 136,798 miles
- Test number
- 429367982400
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail136,796 miles (+7,607)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,796 miles
- Test number
- 760835334254
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass129,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 129,189 miles
- Test number
- 103788177767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,189 miles (+9,058)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,189 miles
- Test number
- 646683994324
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass120,131 miles (+276)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 120,131 miles
- Test number
- 549920644265
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear tyre side wall starting to perish.
Fail119,855 miles (+5,097)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,855 miles
- Test number
- 698481234243
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre side wall starting to perish.
Pass114,758 miles (+3)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 114,758 miles
- Test number
- 526053613207
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail114,755 miles (+7,498)8 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,755 miles
- Test number
- 597657803277
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,257 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,257 miles
- Test number
- 878566802248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 107,199 miles
- Test number
- 806246241195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,199 miles (+7,746)17 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,199 miles
- Test number
- 247760441166
- DangerousBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- DangerousAdvise rear discs heavily corroded
- DangerousAdvise tailgate not latched
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass99,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 99,453 miles
- Test number
- 211298798205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,453 miles (+7,432)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,453 miles
- Test number
- 323241798467
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass92,021 miles (+11,757)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 92,021 miles
- Test number
- 453422887261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,264 miles (+3,293)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 80,264 miles
- Test number
- 754434726110
- NoteO/s & n/s/r outer & inner tread walls deteriorating (cracked)
Fail76,971 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,971 miles
- Test number
- 182992316034
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,971 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 76,971 miles
- Test number
- 401982116033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T288 BJR
- Does T288 BJR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 BJR is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T288 BJR?
- The MOT on T288 BJR is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T288 BJR done?
- T288 BJR was recorded at 170,564 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
- Has T288 BJR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T288 BJR has failed 15 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T288 BJR 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 T288 BJR find?
- T288 BJR passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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