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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T288 JOVMOT history

T288 JOV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,527 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 JOV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 JOV was last recorded at 165,527 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 7,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2019: 144,114 miles, lower than 144,173 miles on 27 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,457 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,070 miles
Average per year
2,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,527 miles
  • 2025 – 158,457 miles
  • 2024 – 151,324 miles
  • 2023 – 150,610 miles
  • 2022 – 149,120 miles
  • 2021 – 147,953 miles
  • 2020 – 146,341 miles
  • 2019 – 144,114 miles
  • 2018 – 139,414 miles
  • 2017 – 137,902 miles
  • 2016 – 136,718 miles
  • 2015 – 135,919 miles
  • 2014 – 134,495 miles
  • 2013 – 133,796 miles
  • 2012 – 133,419 miles
  • 2011 – 131,207 miles
  • 2010 – 130,558 miles
  • 2009 – 128,218 miles
  • 2008 – 123,933 miles
  • 2007 – 121,404 miles
  • 2006 – 110,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,527 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear floor/ lower arm mounting weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear back panel under vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,527 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,527 miles
    Test number
    458952730812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,457 miles (+7,133)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,457 miles
    Test number
    676337433851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,324 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,324 miles
    Test number
    493965468581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,610 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,610 miles
    Test number
    926838502546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor/ lower arm mounting weak
    • AdvisoryRear back panel under vehicle corroded

  5. Fail150,606 miles (+1,486)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,606 miles
    Test number
    609855373077
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor/ lower arm mounting weak
    • AdvisoryRear back panel under vehicle corroded

  6. Pass149,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,120 miles
    Test number
    957295381072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail149,117 miles (+1,164)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,117 miles
    Test number
    661454664459
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass147,953 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,953 miles
    Test number
    861979331553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,341 miles (+2,227)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,341 miles
    Test number
    124602374373
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear inner and outer edges

  10. Pass144,114 miles (-59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,114 miles
    Test number
    203935126298
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail144,173 miles (+4,759)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,173 miles
    Test number
    883497680335
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass139,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,414 miles
    Test number
    555406574265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to depth bar's

  13. Fail139,414 miles (+1,512)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,414 miles
    Test number
    812487375713
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to depth bar's

  14. Pass137,902 miles (+1,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    470623392813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight partially insecure

  15. Pass136,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,718 miles
    Test number
    391368051187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,718 miles (+799)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,718 miles
    Test number
    112437500254
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake performance poor

  17. Fail135,919 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    115246735482
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass135,919 miles (+1,424)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    567956035008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass134,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,495 miles
    Test number
    707214744073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail134,495 miles (+699)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,495 miles
    Test number
    886114844099
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass133,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    133,796 miles
    Test number
    928529543010
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Fail133,796 miles (+377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,796 miles
    Test number
    678069243065
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass133,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    258204932054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail133,419 miles (+2,212)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    118533932025
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass131,207 miles (+649)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,207 miles
    Test number
    456421241098
    • NoteHandbrake effort very low 16%
    • NoteRear brake effort low

  26. Pass130,558 miles (+2,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    130,558 miles
    Test number
    180780040475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass128,218 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    128,218 miles
    Test number
    702626729067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass123,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    123,933 miles
    Test number
    154503248451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail123,933 miles (+2,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,933 miles
    Test number
    521125338095
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass121,404 miles (+11,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    844108337017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass110,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    952364346060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 JOV

Does T288 JOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 JOV is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 JOV?
The MOT on T288 JOV is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 JOV done?
T288 JOV was recorded at 165,527 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,709 miles a year.
Has T288 JOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 JOV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T288 JOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T288 JOV find?
T288 JOV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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