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Volkswagen Multivan

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T298 JSSMOT history

T298 JSS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Multivan first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 320,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
320,400 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 JSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Multivan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T298 JSS was last recorded at 320,400 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 4,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2016: 224,382 miles, lower than 259,877 miles on 20 Aug 2015.

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
315,524 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,876 miles
Average per year
6,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 320,400 miles
  • 2024 – 315,524 miles
  • 2023 – 305,664 miles
  • 2022 – 295,922 miles
  • 2021 – 284,541 miles
  • 2020 – 271,382 miles
  • 2019 – 249,101 miles
  • 2018 – 247,872 miles
  • 2017 – 237,090 miles
  • 2016 – 224,382 miles
  • 2015 – 259,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass320,400 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass320,400 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    320,400 miles
    Test number
    177583187119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass315,524 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    315,524 miles
    Test number
    408138343916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail315,522 miles (+9,858)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    315,522 miles
    Test number
    724569197941
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryPoor brake pedal feel spongy

  4. Pass305,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    305,664 miles
    Test number
    829669977380
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail305,664 miles (+9,742)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,664 miles
    Test number
    899301586265
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass295,922 miles (+11,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    295,922 miles
    Test number
    916807618840
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass284,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    284,541 miles
    Test number
    725627966941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail284,541 miles (+13,159)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,541 miles
    Test number
    874588423478
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass271,382 miles (+22,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    271,382 miles
    Test number
    183570573032
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre going out of of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes at rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass249,101 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    249,101 miles
    Test number
    829044093674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass247,872 miles (+10,782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    247,872 miles
    Test number
    399411198115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass237,090 miles (+12,708)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    237,090 miles
    Test number
    888416912120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass224,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    224,382 miles
    Test number
    807689668709
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail224,382 miles (-35,495)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,382 miles
    Test number
    904199941990
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass259,877 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    259,877 miles
    Test number
    779528832559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail259,863 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,863 miles
    Test number
    978765317371
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail259,827 km7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,827 km
    Test number
    128709377002
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested

  18. Fail259,827 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,827 miles
    Test number
    687083996136
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed mid and front (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested due to splits in front brake hoses

  19. Pass247,966 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    247,966 km
    Test number
    448476024236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T298 JSS

Does T298 JSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T298 JSS expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T298 JSS?
The MOT on T298 JSS expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T298 JSS done?
T298 JSS was recorded at 320,400 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
Has T298 JSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 JSS has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T298 JSS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T298 JSS find?
T298 JSS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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