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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T31 JPLMOT history

T31 JPL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,233 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 JPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 JPL was last recorded at 150,233 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,630 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,603 miles
Average per year
6,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,233 miles
  • 2025 – 146,630 miles
  • 2024 – 143,053 miles
  • 2023 – 137,965 miles
  • 2022 – 133,435 miles
  • 2021 – 127,053 miles
  • 2020 – 121,360 miles
  • 2019 – 115,911 miles
  • 2018 – 110,774 miles
  • 2017 – 105,246 miles
  • 2016 – 97,792 miles
  • 2015 – 92,574 miles
  • 2014 – 88,685 miles
  • 2013 – 84,350 miles
  • 2012 – 74,498 miles
  • 2011 – 66,010 miles
  • 2010 – 58,182 miles
  • 2009 – 49,933 miles
  • 2008 – 42,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,233 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront sticker in swept area of windscreen
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables fraying
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms showing corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,233 miles (+3,603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,233 miles
    Test number
    132877871842
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront sticker in swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables fraying
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms showing corrosion

  2. Pass146,630 miles (+2)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,630 miles
    Test number
    690838003795
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension top mounts showing signs of corrosion

  3. Fail146,628 miles (+3,575)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,628 miles
    Test number
    763642784379
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension top mounts showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass143,053 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,053 miles
    Test number
    287715411370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,047 miles (+5,082)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,047 miles
    Test number
    259603149157
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,965 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,965 miles
    Test number
    898608609857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail137,965 miles (+4,530)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,965 miles
    Test number
    675681859342
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged buckle bolt loose (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass133,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,435 miles
    Test number
    116852387665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,435 miles (+6,382)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,435 miles
    Test number
    591680526152
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass127,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    203167166790
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail127,053 miles (+5,693)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    133371030830
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,360 miles
    Test number
    471521274018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail121,360 miles (+5,449)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,360 miles
    Test number
    750230377660
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass115,911 miles (+5,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,911 miles
    Test number
    401266631016
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass110,774 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,774 miles
    Test number
    727558019161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,246 miles (+7,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,246 miles
    Test number
    406379193006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  17. Pass97,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    427519129389
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail97,792 miles (+5,218)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    996547170183
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass92,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    806448705020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,573 miles (+3,888)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    248628805014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass88,685 miles (+4,335)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    315639104042
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteCenter and rear silencers corroded

  22. Pass84,350 miles (+9,852)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,350 miles
    Test number
    849291713091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteCenter and rear silencers corroded

  23. Pass74,498 miles (+8,488)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    118263412491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside washer aim poor
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear seat removed - unable to check belt

  24. Pass66,010 miles (+7,828)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    939912411056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

  25. Pass58,182 miles (+8,249)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,182 miles
    Test number
    213002810056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,933 miles (+7,627)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    531223219091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    643086618055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 JPL

Does T31 JPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 JPL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 JPL?
The MOT on T31 JPL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 JPL done?
T31 JPL was recorded at 150,233 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
Has T31 JPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 JPL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 JPL 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 T31 JPL find?
T31 JPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; front sticker in swept area of windscreen; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 2 more.

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