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Volkswagen T4

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T581 JWFMOT history

T581 JWF is a blue diesel Volkswagen T4 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
81,168 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 JWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
T4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 JWF was last recorded at 81,168 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,930 miles · 16 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
238 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,168 miles
  • 2021 – 80,930 miles
  • 2019 – 79,871 miles
  • 2017 – 79,366 miles
  • 2016 – 77,769 miles
  • 2015 – 76,265 miles
  • 2014 – 72,911 miles
  • 2013 – 69,689 miles
  • 2012 – 67,050 miles
  • 2011 – 63,305 miles
  • 2010 – 61,033 miles
  • 2009 – 57,792 miles
  • 2008 – 53,857 miles
  • 2007 – 50,066 miles
  • 2006 – 45,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip insecure no dirt ingress

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Unable to do full inspection of brake pipes as coverd in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    925080558741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip insecure no dirt ingress

  2. Fail81,168 miles (+238)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    134945809627
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip insecure no dirt ingress

  3. Pass80,930 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    860180442496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease at outer end

  4. Pass79,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    843354312098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , front to rear & all rear , covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail79,871 miles (+505)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    759973903330
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking spill pipes at injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , front to rear & all rear , covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,366 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    869725616710
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnable to do full inspection of brake pipes as coverd in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail79,359 miles (+1,590)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    348395371645
    • FailureAdditional braking device component damaged handbrake return spring (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureAdditional braking device damaged handbrake cable (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnable to do full inspection of brake pipes as coverd in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass77,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    128814481247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,769 miles (+1,504)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    913681169732
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass76,265 miles (+3,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,265 miles
    Test number
    297884075150
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass72,911 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    217850274172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,689 miles (+2,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    259523563118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass67,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    869334072178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,050 miles (+3,745)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    695154372169
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall as radial cracks
    • NoteUnable to carry out gas test due to fractured centre pipe

  15. Pass63,305 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    235499251112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs starting to corrode. both rear brake discs starting to corrode

  16. Fail63,305 miles (+2,272)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    267899551112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs starting to corrode. both rear brake discs starting to corrode

  17. Pass61,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,033 miles
    Test number
    141738960162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail61,033 miles (+3,241)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,033 miles
    Test number
    672148260198
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass57,792 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    183369769189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail57,792 miles (+3,935)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    901879869113
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass53,857 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    163991968105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,066 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    493482877158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    343365666132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,528 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    464475966137
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T581 JWF

Does T581 JWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 JWF expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 JWF?
The MOT on T581 JWF expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 JWF done?
T581 JWF was recorded at 81,168 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has T581 JWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 JWF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T581 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 T581 JWF find?
T581 JWF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded; offside front outer cv boot clip insecure no dirt ingress.

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