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Volkswagen LT

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T779 JKYMOT history

T779 JKY is a red diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 922,705 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
922,705 km
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
28,054 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T779 JKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T779 JKY was last recorded at 922,705 km on 10 Jul 2026, 44,934 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2014: 67,662 km, lower than 629,795 km on 18 Apr 2013.
  • 26 Jun 2024: 875,918 km, lower than 876,813 km on 11 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
877,771 km · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
44,934 km
Average per year
28,054 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 922,705 km
  • 2025 – 877,771 km
  • 2024 – 875,918 km
  • 2023 – 876,813 km
  • 2022 – 876,152 km
  • 2021 – 875,844 km
  • 2020 – 875,309 km
  • 2019 – 868,235 km
  • 2018 – 822,446 km
  • 2016 – 758,239 km
  • 2015 – 75,291 km
  • 2014 – 67,663 km
  • 2013 – 629,795 km
  • 2012 – 522,071 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass922,705 km
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + Inner Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass922,705 km (+44,934)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    922,705 km
    Test number
    933871582325
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + Inner Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass877,771 km (+1,853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    877,771 km
    Test number
    473322367593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion | both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass875,918 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    875,918 km
    Test number
    789932290302
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail875,918 km (-895)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    875,918 km
    Test number
    975897376917
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass876,813 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    876,813 km
    Test number
    310931439528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail876,813 km (+661)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    876,813 km
    Test number
    859087616417
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass876,152 km (+308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    876,152 km
    Test number
    558402348168
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass875,844 km (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    875,844 km
    Test number
    659031380335
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass875,309 km (+7,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    875,309 km
    Test number
    791847347200
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass868,235 km (+45,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    868,235 km
    Test number
    932798464918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass822,446 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    822,446 km
    Test number
    129552253767
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass760,012 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    760,012 miles
    Test number
    416824739732
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass758,290 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    758,290 miles
    Test number
    338761136183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake 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 hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  14. Fail758,239 km (+682,948)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    758,239 km
    Test number
    394407518531
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake 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 hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  15. Pass75,291 km (+7)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,291 km
    Test number
    999821995023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF MARKER LAMP INOP
    • NoteOSF MARKER LAMP INOP
    • NoteOSR MARKER LAMP MISSING

  16. Fail75,284 km (+7,621)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,284 km
    Test number
    105190195050
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF MARKER LAMP INOP
    • NoteOSF MARKER LAMP INOP
    • NoteOSR MARKER LAMP MISSING

  17. Pass67,663 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,663 km
    Test number
    216396404494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,662 km (-562,133)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,662 km
    Test number
    268006204169
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  19. Pass629,795 km (+107,724)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    629,795 km
    Test number
    996948203145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive
    • NoteBrake Pedal Anti Slip Deteriorated
    • NoteOffside Rear Wheel Slightly Binding
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass522,071 km3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    522,071 km
    Test number
    155763292097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail522,071 km1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    522,071 km
    Test number
    618389382017
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T779 JKY

Does T779 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T779 JKY is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T779 JKY?
The MOT on T779 JKY is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T779 JKY done?
T779 JKY was recorded at 922,705 km at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 28,054 km a year.
Has T779 JKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T779 JKY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T779 JKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T779 JKY find?
T779 JKY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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