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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T73 JKUMOT history

T73 JKU is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,566 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 JKU was last recorded at 160,566 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,528 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,566 miles
  • 2023 – 160,528 miles
  • 2021 – 156,672 miles
  • 2020 – 149,435 miles
  • 2019 – 143,489 miles
  • 2017 – 143,489 miles
  • 2016 – 143,489 miles
  • 2014 – 133,181 miles
  • 2013 – 116,033 miles
  • 2012 – 103,055 miles
  • 2011 – 89,317 miles
  • 2010 – 83,372 miles
  • 2009 – 74,805 miles
  • 2008 – 64,497 miles
  • 2007 – 51,569 miles
  • 2006 – 46,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Side door runner corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front bumper insecure lower fixings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear bumper insecure lower fixings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,566 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,566 miles
    Test number
    296176411036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,528 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,528 miles
    Test number
    934485040818
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide door runner corroded

  3. Fail160,528 miles (+3,856)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,528 miles
    Test number
    129444750457
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide door runner corroded

  4. Pass156,672 miles (+7,237)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,672 miles
    Test number
    299211705307
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside Rear Chassis Corroded (Rear Arm Mounting Point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Rear Chassis Corroded (Rear Arm Mounting Point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

  5. Pass149,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,435 miles
    Test number
    895888498870
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure lower fixings
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure lower fixings

  6. Fail149,435 miles (+5,946)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,435 miles
    Test number
    685928995984
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure lower fixings
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure lower fixings

  7. Pass143,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    969153642872
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass143,489 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    420441325331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear towbar mounting corroded to a hole offside rear

  9. Fail143,489 miles4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    890729148545
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear towbar mounting corroded to a hole offside rear

  10. Pass143,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    404519884845
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail143,489 miles (+10,308)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    121056374636
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported various wiring within engine bay (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass133,181 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    133,181 miles
    Test number
    576577994261
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside steering arm slight play
    • NoteOffside front steering arm slight play
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate

  13. Fail133,181 miles (+17,148)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,181 miles
    Test number
    395147394292
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEmissions test aborted due to exhaust failier
    • NoteNearside steering arm slight play
    • NoteOffside front steering arm slight play
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate

  14. Pass116,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    417297373289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,033 miles (+12,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    295346173213
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Pass103,055 miles (+157)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,055 miles
    Test number
    208270502305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED
    • NoteO,S HD LAMP SLIGHTLY MISTED. PATTERN OK

  17. Fail102,898 miles (+13,581)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,898 miles
    Test number
    457266892281
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED
    • NoteO,S HD LAMP SLIGHTLY MISTED. PATTERN OK

  18. Fail89,317 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    837161891251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass89,317 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    926041391298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,372 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    820309340267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,087 miles (+8,282)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    991377630263
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass74,805 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    374985519429
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r brake disk corroded

  23. Fail74,805 miles (+10,308)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    170265809288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r brake disk corroded

  24. Pass64,497 miles (+12,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    981375658123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass51,569 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,569 miles
    Test number
    201082577402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    821947176106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 JKU

Does T73 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T73 JKU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T73 JKU?
The MOT on T73 JKU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T73 JKU done?
T73 JKU was recorded at 160,566 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,844 miles a year.
Has T73 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 JKU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T73 JKU 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 T73 JKU find?
T73 JKU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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