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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T4 JVKMOT history

T4 JVK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 259,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
259,121 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 JVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 JVK was last recorded at 259,121 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 6,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2019: 226,991 miles, lower than 229,758 miles on 25 May 2018.

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
252,456 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,665 miles
Average per year
6,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 259,121 miles
  • 2025 – 252,456 miles
  • 2024 – 238,899 miles
  • 2023 – 235,423 miles
  • 2022 – 229,367 miles
  • 2019 – 226,995 miles
  • 2018 – 229,758 miles
  • 2017 – 222,704 miles
  • 2016 – 217,267 miles
  • 2015 – 204,768 miles
  • 2014 – 198,619 miles
  • 2013 – 191,903 miles
  • 2012 – 185,172 miles
  • 2011 – 175,194 miles
  • 2009 – 166,869 miles
  • 2008 – 151,550 miles
  • 2007 – 136,518 miles
  • 2005 – 127,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear behind fuel tank.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,121 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    259,121 miles
    Test number
    649293817609
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail259,121 miles (+6,665)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,121 miles
    Test number
    806149544377
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass252,456 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    252,456 miles
    Test number
    734991795118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail252,435 miles (+13,536)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,435 miles
    Test number
    405872208406
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass238,899 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    238,899 miles
    Test number
    608747637880
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limits just passed
    • AdvisoryService brake limits just passed

  6. Fail238,891 miles (+3,468)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,891 miles
    Test number
    113436661616
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limits just passed
    • AdvisoryService brake limits just passed

  7. Pass235,423 miles (+6,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    235,423 miles
    Test number
    960779993816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass229,367 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    229,367 miles
    Test number
    554115338784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail229,337 miles (+2,342)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,337 miles
    Test number
    110590391500
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass226,995 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    226,995 miles
    Test number
    516412514427
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail226,991 miles (-2,767)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,991 miles
    Test number
    125828380573
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass229,758 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    229,758 miles
    Test number
    423068020650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail229,745 miles (+7,041)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,745 miles
    Test number
    645342868796
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass222,704 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    222,704 miles
    Test number
    942633695847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail222,696 miles (+5,429)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,696 miles
    Test number
    882754979434
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass217,267 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    217,267 miles
    Test number
    422869171251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail217,259 miles (+12,491)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,259 miles
    Test number
    774530309222
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass204,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    204,768 miles
    Test number
    469308965084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail204,766 miles (+6,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,766 miles
    Test number
    155538265459
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass198,619 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    198,619 miles
    Test number
    159301674437
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail198,618 miles (+6,715)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,618 miles
    Test number
    817875564034
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass191,903 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    191,903 miles
    Test number
    638083363095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass185,172 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    185,172 miles
    Test number
    217882162058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail185,170 miles (+9,976)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,170 miles
    Test number
    688421662014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass175,194 miles (+8,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    175,194 miles
    Test number
    839718461014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass166,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    166,869 miles
    Test number
    163671339373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail166,867 miles (+15,317)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,867 miles
    Test number
    712971539345
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass151,550 miles (+15,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    151,550 miles
    Test number
    113830848282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass136,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    136,518 miles
    Test number
    983325437200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail136,518 miles (+9,353)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,518 miles
    Test number
    362971327479
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass127,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    283764426170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 JVK

Does T4 JVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 JVK is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 JVK?
The MOT on T4 JVK is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 JVK done?
T4 JVK was recorded at 259,121 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,336 miles a year.
Has T4 JVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 JVK has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 JVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 JVK find?
T4 JVK passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind fuel tank; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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