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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T720 JDBMOT history

T720 JDB is a blue diesel Volkswagen first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 275,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
275,497 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T720 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T720 JDB was last recorded at 275,497 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,860 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,637 miles
Average per year
6,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,497 miles
  • 2024 – 272,860 miles
  • 2023 – 270,596 miles
  • 2022 – 266,962 miles
  • 2021 – 263,777 miles
  • 2020 – 259,633 miles
  • 2019 – 258,760 miles
  • 2018 – 254,588 miles
  • 2016 – 248,100 miles
  • 2015 – 240,774 miles
  • 2014 – 235,622 miles
  • 2013 – 230,048 miles
  • 2012 – 224,727 miles
  • 2010 – 209,524 miles
  • 2009 – 192,786 miles
  • 2008 – 174,758 miles
  • 2007 – 160,936 miles
  • 2006 – 145,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,497 miles (+2,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    275,497 miles
    Test number
    232264618613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass272,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    272,860 miles
    Test number
    524698499385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail272,860 miles (+2,264)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,860 miles
    Test number
    944216418827
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door step to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass270,596 miles (+3,634)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    270,596 miles
    Test number
    828333029141
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calipher pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll metal suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryLower body/chassis corroded

  5. Pass266,962 miles (+181)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    266,962 miles
    Test number
    847648463013
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail266,781 miles (+3,004)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,781 miles
    Test number
    678750173330
    • MajorEmissions not tested Excessive oil leak, (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass263,777 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    263,777 miles
    Test number
    504271740385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail263,629 miles (+3,996)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,629 miles
    Test number
    187242880709
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass259,633 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    259,633 miles
    Test number
    239144122266
    • AdvisoryFloors and sillsand chassis corroded

  10. Pass258,760 miles (+4,172)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    258,760 miles
    Test number
    731115886855
    • AdvisoryN/S SILL & REAR VALANCE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A PILLAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass254,588 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    254,588 miles
    Test number
    329102356289
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion A-PILLAR (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail254,573 miles (+6,473)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,573 miles
    Test number
    712099323871
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion A-PILLAR (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass248,100 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    248,100 miles
    Test number
    213771531945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass240,774 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    240,774 miles
    Test number
    390911091308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass235,622 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    235,622 miles
    Test number
    767109134107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass230,048 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    230,048 miles
    Test number
    915728803168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass224,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    224,727 miles
    Test number
    817292202128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail224,727 miles (+15,203)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,727 miles
    Test number
    417317682081
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass209,524 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    209,524 miles
    Test number
    200313710087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  20. Fail209,524 miles (+16,738)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,524 miles
    Test number
    260964600025
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  21. Pass192,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    192,786 miles
    Test number
    171827309079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail192,786 miles (+18,028)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,786 miles
    Test number
    282797209077
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass174,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    174,758 miles
    Test number
    183077308425
    • 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)

  24. Fail174,758 miles (+13,822)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,758 miles
    Test number
    774957808061
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  25. Pass160,936 miles (+15,023)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    160,936 miles
    Test number
    214525407044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass145,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    145,913 miles
    Test number
    143063606069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T720 JDB

Does T720 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T720 JDB is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T720 JDB?
The MOT on T720 JDB is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T720 JDB done?
T720 JDB was recorded at 275,497 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,462 miles a year.
Has T720 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T720 JDB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T720 JDB 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 T720 JDB find?
T720 JDB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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