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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T616 JAOMOT history

T616 JAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 129,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,755 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T616 JAO
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T616 JAO was last recorded at 129,755 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,500 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,755 miles
  • 2024 – 129,500 miles
  • 2023 – 128,910 miles
  • 2022 – 126,292 miles
  • 2021 – 116,667 miles
  • 2020 – 109,060 miles
  • 2019 – 105,116 miles
  • 2018 – 104,897 miles
  • 2017 – 104,795 miles
  • 2016 – 104,227 miles
  • 2015 – 104,089 miles
  • 2014 – 102,589 miles
  • 2013 – 99,287 miles
  • 2012 – 97,325 miles
  • 2011 – 95,964 miles
  • 2010 – 93,113 miles
  • 2009 – 90,687 miles
  • 2008 – 87,833 miles
  • 2007 – 81,806 miles
  • 2006 – 70,982 miles
  • 2005 – 63,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front water leak fom engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,755 miles
    Test number
    860011738118
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail129,747 miles (+247)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,747 miles
    Test number
    992599386095
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront heat Shield loose. rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass129,500 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,500 miles
    Test number
    458910586543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water leak fom engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail129,491 miles (+581)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    411673791326
    • MajorOffside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water leak fom engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass128,910 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,910 miles
    Test number
    617121875947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,292 miles (+9,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    839199229741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable fraying
  7. Pass116,667 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    541736908434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,638 miles (+7,578)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,638 miles
    Test number
    634709125665
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass109,060 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,060 miles
    Test number
    777136975552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,116 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,116 miles
    Test number
    782515018207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,897 miles
    Test number
    573307256019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,897 miles (+102)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,897 miles
    Test number
    837028314901
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass104,795 miles (+568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    765877394976
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass104,227 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    615264730817
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  15. Fail104,223 miles (+134)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,223 miles
    Test number
    119979961053
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  16. Pass104,089 miles (+1,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    709667220685
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass102,589 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,589 miles
    Test number
    766162454256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,287 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    315819043442
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass99,287 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    839749243236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,325 miles (+1,361)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,325 miles
    Test number
    956077442266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyre walls slightly cracked
  21. Pass95,964 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    466651251246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,956 miles (+2,843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,956 miles
    Test number
    228988541221
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass93,113 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,113 miles
    Test number
    190133050257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,100 miles (+2,413)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,100 miles
    Test number
    694952650246
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass90,687 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    640273059284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail90,680 miles (+2,847)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    531630959252
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  27. Pass87,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    323649448438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,833 miles (+6,027)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    551649248257
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  29. Pass81,806 miles (+10,824)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    293000057242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,982 miles (+7,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    261340826240
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  31. Pass63,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    692478945260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail63,376 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    370158045452
    • FailureTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T616 JAO

Does T616 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T616 JAO expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T616 JAO?
The MOT on T616 JAO expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T616 JAO done?
T616 JAO was recorded at 129,755 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has T616 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T616 JAO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T616 JAO 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 T616 JAO find?
T616 JAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one; offside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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