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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T578 JBDMOT history

T578 JBD is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 10,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
10,844 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 JBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 JBD was last recorded at 10,844 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2025: 5,076 miles, lower than 129,853 miles on 20 Mar 2024.

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
5,076 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 10,844 miles
  • 2025 – 5,076 miles
  • 2024 – 129,853 miles
  • 2023 – 128,405 miles
  • 2022 – 125,689 miles
  • 2015 – 121,026 miles
  • 2013 – 119,356 miles
  • 2012 – 114,685 miles
  • 2011 – 109,500 miles
  • 2010 – 105,596 miles
  • 2009 – 101,705 miles
  • 2008 – 99,623 miles
  • 2007 – 99,138 miles
  • 2006 – 96,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,844 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis undersealed

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,844 miles (+5,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    10,844 miles
    Test number
    159638787376
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed

  2. Pass5,076 miles (-124,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    5,076 miles
    Test number
    188834504263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,853 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,853 miles
    Test number
    760908667711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,405 miles
    Test number
    554135250545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,405 miles (+2,716)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,405 miles
    Test number
    686910824778
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,689 miles
    Test number
    913483696854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,684 miles (+4,658)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,684 miles
    Test number
    902757201199
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both lens LHD compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate white (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect T578JDB Fitted to vehicle (0.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,026 miles
    Test number
    595987095003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail121,026 miles (+1,670)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,026 miles
    Test number
    677437795092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass119,356 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,356 miles
    Test number
    249897823233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail119,337 miles (+4,652)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,337 miles
    Test number
    327366223413
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass114,685 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,685 miles
    Test number
    925894322152
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front Bottom Ball Joints Have Slight Play
    • NoteBrake Warning Flickers On
    • NoteN/S Outer Seat Belt Twisted

  13. Fail114,685 miles (+5,185)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,685 miles
    Test number
    377203522164
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front Bottom Ball Joints Have Slight Play
    • NoteBrake Warning Flickers On
    • NoteN/S Outer Seat Belt Twisted

  14. Pass109,500 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    395044401105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,596 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    703206410155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass101,705 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    261211829426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,623 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,623 miles
    Test number
    850422018118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,138 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    99,138 miles
    Test number
    330465087099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    623820896031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T578 JBD

Does T578 JBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 JBD is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 JBD?
The MOT on T578 JBD is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 JBD done?
T578 JBD was recorded at 10,844 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
Has T578 JBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 JBD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T578 JBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T578 JBD find?
T578 JBD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: chassis undersealed.

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