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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T540 JNFMOT history

T540 JNF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
197,520 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 JNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 JNF was last recorded at 197,520 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 7,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2017: 37,731 miles, lower than 160,942 miles on 10 Apr 2017.

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
189,657 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,863 miles
Average per year
4,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,520 miles
  • 2024 – 189,657 miles
  • 2023 – 183,419 miles
  • 2022 – 180,724 miles
  • 2021 – 176,802 miles
  • 2020 – 172,979 miles
  • 2019 – 166,166 miles
  • 2018 – 163,587 miles
  • 2017 – 37,731 miles
  • 2016 – 159,259 miles
  • 2015 – 152,415 miles
  • 2014 – 147,744 miles
  • 2013 – 142,532 miles
  • 2012 – 139,046 miles
  • 2011 – 134,015 miles
  • 2010 – 128,989 miles
  • 2009 – 123,868 miles
  • 2008 – 118,775 miles
  • 2007 – 113,237 miles
  • 2006 – 107,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,520 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,520 miles (+7,863)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,520 miles
    Test number
    118595828533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,657 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,657 miles
    Test number
    223984885252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,419 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,419 miles
    Test number
    864047401495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,724 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,724 miles
    Test number
    320791051716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,802 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,802 miles
    Test number
    208479863959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,979 miles (+6,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,979 miles
    Test number
    407024505203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

  7. Pass166,166 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,166 miles
    Test number
    521639273619
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded.

  8. Pass163,587 miles (+125,856)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,587 miles
    Test number
    776080612784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,731 miles (-123,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    218969894051
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail160,942 miles (+1,683)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,942 miles
    Test number
    923988836099
    • FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass159,259 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,259 miles
    Test number
    186355782382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,415 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,415 miles
    Test number
    269869295039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,744 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    147,744 miles
    Test number
    499282474081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,532 miles
    Test number
    187917483080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,532 miles (+3,486)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,532 miles
    Test number
    817097483092
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  16. Pass139,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,046 miles
    Test number
    408306382084
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall split and perished

  17. Fail139,046 miles (+5,031)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,046 miles
    Test number
    468722782048
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall split and perished

  18. Pass134,015 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    134,015 miles
    Test number
    328342381080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake inspection.

  19. Fail134,015 miles (+5,026)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,015 miles
    Test number
    387232081031
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake inspection.

  20. Pass128,989 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    128,989 miles
    Test number
    281050170044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail128,983 miles (+5,115)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,983 miles
    Test number
    414879960060
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass123,868 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    123,868 miles
    Test number
    173188879022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,775 miles
    Test number
    184130978456
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass118,775 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    118,775 miles
    Test number
    822030878082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass113,237 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    113,237 miles
    Test number
    414208367074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass107,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    107,913 miles
    Test number
    623510376010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 JNF

Does T540 JNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 JNF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T540 JNF?
The MOT on T540 JNF is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 JNF done?
T540 JNF was recorded at 197,520 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,550 miles a year.
Has T540 JNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 JNF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T540 JNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T540 JNF find?
T540 JNF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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