
Volkswagen Transporter
Green and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T473 JEXMOT history
T473 JEX is a green and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 228,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 228,537 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T473 JEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T473 JEX was last recorded at 228,537 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 227,574 miles · 15 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 963 miles
- Average per year
- 4,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 228,537 miles
- 2024 – 227,574 miles
- 2023 – 225,582 miles
- 2022 – 221,307 miles
- 2021 – 221,295 miles
- 2020 – 215,039 miles
- 2019 – 212,123 miles
- 2018 – 207,513 miles
- 2017 – 203,510 miles
- 2016 – 197,292 miles
- 2015 – 194,663 miles
- 2014 – 191,869 miles
- 2013 – 189,723 miles
- 2009 – 180,044 miles
- 2008 – 166,200 miles
- 2007 – 156,643 miles
- 2006 – 148,960 miles
- 2005 – 142,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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, 2009–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,537 miles (+963)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 228,537 miles
- Test number
- 250074293536
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass227,574 miles (+1,992)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 227,574 miles
- Test number
- 966618527963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,582 miles (+4,275)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 225,582 miles
- Test number
- 762927992247
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass221,307 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 221,307 miles
- Test number
- 787226112206
- AdvisoryAll welding repairs covered in underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail221,295 miles (+6,256)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,295 miles
- Test number
- 272089232371
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass215,039 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 215,039 miles
- Test number
- 715377870861
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated osf nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeavy underbody corroded nsf osf to rear inner sills
- AdvisoryOsr inner pannel hole not within prescribed area
- AdvisorySlight oil leak engine
Fail215,038 miles (+2,915)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,038 miles
- Test number
- 890921991697
- 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated osf nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeavy underbody corroded nsf osf to rear inner sills
- AdvisoryOsr inner pannel hole not within prescribed area
- AdvisorySlight oil leak engine
Pass212,123 miles (+4,610)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 212,123 miles
- Test number
- 610285149741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,513 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 207,513 miles
- Test number
- 859086828648
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear CORNER UNDER PANAL CORRODED
Pass203,510 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 203,510 miles
- Test number
- 120251128095
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail203,510 miles (+6,218)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,510 miles
- Test number
- 816549522956
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass197,292 miles (+2,629)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 197,292 miles
- Test number
- 950216986066
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush INNER BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryINNER RACK END SLIGHT MOVEMENT
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower SILL CORRODED
Pass194,663 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 194,663 miles
- Test number
- 498662595028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,638 miles (+2,769)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,638 miles
- Test number
- 267324485010
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass191,869 miles (+13)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 191,869 miles
- Test number
- 129992814175
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
Fail191,856 miles (+2,133)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,856 miles
- Test number
- 667006304134
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
Pass189,723 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 189,723 miles
- Test number
- 408080383011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN/s front mirror missing
Fail189,723 miles (+9,679)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,723 miles
- Test number
- 777160783079
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN/s front mirror missing
Pass180,044 miles (+81)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 180,044 miles
- Test number
- 373637919354
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s headlamp mounts slightly brokern
- NoteRear brake discs poor
Fail179,963 miles (+13,763)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,963 miles
- Test number
- 692015319361
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear brake discs poor
Pass166,200 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 166,200 miles
- Test number
- 474917718365
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAux illary belt oily
- NoteClutch pedel linkage damaged
- NoteFront no plate damaged
- NoteO/s mirror repaired
- NoteSlight dampness on fuel pump
Fail166,200 miles (+9,557)11 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,200 miles
- Test number
- 451935718412
- FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAux illary belt oily
- NoteClutch pedel linkage damaged
- NoteFront no plate damaged
- NoteO/s mirror repaired
- NoteSlight dampness on fuel pump
Pass156,643 miles (+6)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 156,643 miles
- Test number
- 664227207374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSide door fixed shut
Fail156,637 miles (+7,677)4 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,637 miles
- Test number
- 793256107341
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSide door fixed shut
Pass148,960 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 148,960 miles
- Test number
- 422267006438
- NoteAs orginal test n o 630437006315
Fail148,960 miles (+6,601)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,960 miles
- Test number
- 630437006315
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteSlight pedel travel
- NoteSlight wear in steering rack
Pass142,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 142,359 miles
- Test number
- 422837005304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,359 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,359 miles
- Test number
- 980447405311
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T473 JEX
- Does T473 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T473 JEX expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T473 JEX?
- The MOT on T473 JEX expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T473 JEX done?
- T473 JEX was recorded at 228,537 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
- Has T473 JEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T473 JEX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on T473 JEX 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 T473 JEX find?
- T473 JEX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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