Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T578 JWFMOT history
T578 JWF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 25 of 33 MOT tests, with 272,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 272,998 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 25 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T578 JWF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T578 JWF was last recorded at 272,998 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 272,558 miles · 4 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 440 miles
- Average per year
- 7,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 272,998 miles
- 2024 – 272,558 miles
- 2021 – 272,120 miles
- 2020 – 270,726 miles
- 2019 – 261,108 miles
- 2018 – 248,684 miles
- 2017 – 241,945 miles
- 2016 – 235,713 miles
- 2015 – 229,268 miles
- 2014 – 222,776 miles
- 2013 – 216,225 miles
- 2012 – 214,599 miles
- 2011 – 211,083 miles
- 2010 – 203,904 miles
- 2009 – 193,279 miles
- 2008 – 184,715 miles
- 2007 – 169,745 miles
- 2006 – 163,217 miles
- 2005 – 121,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass272,998 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and doorstep area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
33 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass272,998 miles (+440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 272,998 miles
- Test number
- 501924933435
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
Pass272,558 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 272,558 miles
- Test number
- 908092764568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail272,554 miles (+434)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,554 miles
- Test number
- 577643465416
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass272,120 miles (+1,394)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 272,120 miles
- Test number
- 246927919696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass270,726 miles (+9,618)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 270,726 miles
- Test number
- 756574105077
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass261,108 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 261,108 miles
- Test number
- 455372448305
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and doorstep area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail261,082 miles (+12,398)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,082 miles
- Test number
- 432088011368
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle of van (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle of van (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and doorstep area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass248,684 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 248,684 miles
- Test number
- 957948161150
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail248,617 miles (+6,672)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,617 miles
- Test number
- 863267910815
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre age cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass241,945 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 241,945 miles
- Test number
- 834292240468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,938 miles (+6,225)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,938 miles
- Test number
- 339673183647
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass235,713 miles (+139)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 235,713 miles
- Test number
- 376987537450
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main run near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet only just reaches the windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail235,574 miles (+6,306)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,574 miles
- Test number
- 823045557621
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main run near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet only just reaches the windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass229,268 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 229,268 miles
- Test number
- 867376885017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail229,267 miles (+6,491)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,267 miles
- Test number
- 855104285013
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass222,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 222,776 miles
- Test number
- 928347084076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,776 miles (+6,551)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,776 miles
- Test number
- 195926784072
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass216,225 miles (+1,626)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 216,225 miles
- Test number
- 417516463056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,599 miles (+3,516)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 214,599 miles
- Test number
- 145043592058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,083 miles (+3,544)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 211,083 miles
- Test number
- 978702571275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,539 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 207,539 miles
- Test number
- 318104391044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,904 miles (+4,449)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 203,904 miles
- Test number
- 422348270277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,455 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 199,455 miles
- Test number
- 781741890054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,279 miles (+4,532)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 193,279 miles
- Test number
- 661479879212
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth headlamps chiped
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass188,747 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 188,747 miles
- Test number
- 411735979024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,722 miles (+4,007)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,722 miles
- Test number
- 414054669003
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass184,715 miles (+6,816)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 184,715 miles
- Test number
- 824222558271
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass177,899 miles (+8,154)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 177,899 miles
- Test number
- 934641358092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,745 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 169,745 miles
- Test number
- 184544437217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,472 miles (+6,255)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 169,472 miles
- Test number
- 122612787484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,217 miles (+18,390)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 163,217 miles
- Test number
- 551052966254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,827 miles (+23,096)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 144,827 miles
- Test number
- 664040566089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 121,731 miles
- Test number
- 311328045434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T578 JWF
- Does T578 JWF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T578 JWF expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T578 JWF?
- The MOT on T578 JWF expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T578 JWF done?
- T578 JWF was recorded at 272,998 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 7,630 miles a year.
- Has T578 JWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T578 JWF has failed 8 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on T578 JWF 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 T578 JWF find?
- T578 JWF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed; underside of vehicle undersealed.
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