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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T601 JCJMOT history

T601 JCJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 193,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
193,996 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 JCJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 JCJ was last recorded at 193,996 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,957 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,039 miles
Average per year
5,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,996 miles
  • 2025 – 192,957 miles
  • 2024 – 190,989 miles
  • 2023 – 190,505 miles
  • 2022 – 189,553 miles
  • 2021 – 187,689 miles
  • 2019 – 184,619 miles
  • 2018 – 180,852 miles
  • 2017 – 175,864 miles
  • 2016 – 172,208 miles
  • 2015 – 167,445 miles
  • 2014 – 161,992 miles
  • 2012 – 161,783 miles
  • 2011 – 161,470 miles
  • 2010 – 152,955 miles
  • 2009 – 143,941 miles
  • 2008 – 132,907 miles
  • 2007 – 110,871 miles
  • 2006 – 93,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,996 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    193,996 miles
    Test number
    509071690779
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    192,957 miles
    Test number
    947718258566
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail192,957 miles (+1,968)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,957 miles
    Test number
    437027761876
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass190,989 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,989 miles
    Test number
    267630073684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,505 miles (+952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    190,505 miles
    Test number
    130671362526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass189,553 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    189,553 miles
    Test number
    661768216993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail189,552 miles (+1,863)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,552 miles
    Test number
    398833933728
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass187,689 miles (+3,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    187,689 miles
    Test number
    933967448306
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass184,619 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,619 miles
    Test number
    508611309605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail184,612 miles (+3,760)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,612 miles
    Test number
    701180045358
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass180,852 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,852 miles
    Test number
    664681433885
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail180,814 miles (+4,950)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,814 miles
    Test number
    612408926811
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass175,864 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,864 miles
    Test number
    280483454033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass172,208 miles (+4,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    172,208 miles
    Test number
    883425621209
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass167,445 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    167,445 miles
    Test number
    125765225173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register on DSM

  16. Fail167,445 miles (+5,453)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,445 miles
    Test number
    498745125188
    • Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register on DSM

  17. Pass161,992 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    161,992 miles
    Test number
    456988124124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail161,990 miles (+205)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,990 miles
    Test number
    566737124108
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail161,785 miles (+2)3 failures5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,785 miles
    Test number
    246031094087
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteNearside front outer sill damaged
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
    • NoteSuspension and general corrosion under vehicle

  20. Pass161,783 miles (+3)4 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    161,783 miles
    Test number
    797945282252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cut up on outer edges
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • NoteN/s/f outer sill damaged
    • NoteRear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

  21. Fail161,780 miles (+310)1 failure5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,780 miles
    Test number
    567933382277
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cut up on outer edges
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • NoteN/s/f outer sill damaged
    • NoteRear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

  22. Pass161,470 miles (+5)5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    161,470 miles
    Test number
    136436971204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear chassis and tow bar corroded

  23. Fail161,465 miles (+8,510)1 failure5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,465 miles
    Test number
    305402871457
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear chassis and tow bar corroded

  24. Pass152,955 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    152,955 miles
    Test number
    284021470231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail152,921 miles (+8,980)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,921 miles
    Test number
    401058100287
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r disc slighty corroded

  26. Pass143,941 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    143,941 miles
    Test number
    342948119214
    • NoteNearside steering arm has slight play

  27. Fail143,941 miles (+11,034)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,941 miles
    Test number
    291558119216
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside steering arm has slight play

  28. Pass132,907 miles (+22,036)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    132,907 miles
    Test number
    263445418216
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass110,871 miles (+17,209)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    110,871 miles
    Test number
    930671777139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass93,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    642171736164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 JCJ

Does T601 JCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T601 JCJ is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T601 JCJ?
The MOT on T601 JCJ is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T601 JCJ done?
T601 JCJ was recorded at 193,996 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,017 miles a year.
Has T601 JCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 JCJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T601 JCJ 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 T601 JCJ find?
T601 JCJ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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