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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T526 JNFMOT history

T526 JNF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
168,076 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 JNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T526 JNF was last recorded at 168,076 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 4,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2016: 112,301 miles, lower than 115,743 miles on 1 Jul 2016.

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
163,416 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,660 miles
Average per year
6,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,076 miles
  • 2022 – 163,416 miles
  • 2021 – 156,857 miles
  • 2019 – 145,965 miles
  • 2018 – 135,562 miles
  • 2017 – 123,944 miles
  • 2016 – 112,301 miles
  • 2015 – 104,436 miles
  • 2013 – 96,359 miles
  • 2012 – 90,230 miles
  • 2011 – 85,891 miles
  • 2010 – 79,570 miles
  • 2009 – 74,009 miles
  • 2008 – 68,486 miles
  • 2007 – 61,493 miles
  • 2006 – 54,493 miles
  • 2005 – 46,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,076 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested offside sill corroded (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorSuspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside rear sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front bumper loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,076 miles (+4,660)11 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,076 miles
    Test number
    334904153262
    • MajorEmissions not tested offside sill corroded (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSuspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside rear sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass163,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,416 miles
    Test number
    387438531268
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail163,416 miles (+6,559)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,416 miles
    Test number
    432931160205
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass156,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,857 miles
    Test number
    466249797130
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail156,857 miles (+10,892)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,857 miles
    Test number
    529581117771
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass145,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,965 miles
    Test number
    122455207545
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose

  7. Fail145,965 miles (+10,403)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,965 miles
    Test number
    393310879102
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose

  8. Pass135,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,562 miles
    Test number
    104486445875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail135,562 miles (+11,618)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,562 miles
    Test number
    122383063024
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,944 miles
    Test number
    521476468212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,944 miles (+11,643)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,944 miles
    Test number
    461836797940
    • FailureFuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass112,301 miles (-3,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,301 miles
    Test number
    413481127522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail115,743 miles (+11,307)14 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,743 miles
    Test number
    591780024660
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,436 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,436 miles
    Test number
    249150895157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,430 miles (+8,071)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,430 miles
    Test number
    558739885107
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass96,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,359 miles
    Test number
    326974553499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail96,359 miles (+6,129)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,359 miles
    Test number
    545314053260
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass90,230 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    216494232230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,891 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    336668281100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,570 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,570 miles
    Test number
    161260490184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    312010299119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,009 miles (+5,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    641220099137
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  23. Pass68,486 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    471596688170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,456 miles (+6,963)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    831514388182
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  25. Fail61,493 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    254066487446
    • Repaired at testIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass61,493 miles (+7,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    344006787142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass54,493 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    804338576110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    581165885128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 JNF

Does T526 JNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 JNF expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 JNF?
The MOT on T526 JNF expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 JNF done?
T526 JNF was recorded at 168,076 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 6,917 miles a year.
Has T526 JNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 JNF has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T526 JNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T526 JNF find?
T526 JNF failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: emissions not tested offside sill corroded; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust system insecure, and 17 more.

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