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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T78 JLKMOT history

T78 JLK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
175,778 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 JLK was last recorded at 175,778 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,679 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,778 miles
  • 2025 – 169,990 miles
  • 2023 – 169,191 miles
  • 2022 – 168,537 miles
  • 2021 – 166,418 miles
  • 2020 – 163,888 miles
  • 2019 – 163,303 miles
  • 2018 – 157,983 miles
  • 2017 – 152,405 miles
  • 2016 – 147,276 miles
  • 2015 – 141,562 miles
  • 2014 – 134,753 miles
  • 2012 – 129,312 miles
  • 2011 – 121,408 miles
  • 2010 – 118,554 miles
  • 2009 – 105,269 miles
  • 2008 – 96,293 miles
  • 2007 – 89,350 miles
  • 2006 – 83,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,778 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,778 miles (+99)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    967635546975
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail175,679 miles (+5,689)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,679 miles
    Test number
    481117532929
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,990 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,990 miles
    Test number
    483514906505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,191 miles (+654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,191 miles
    Test number
    598970629490
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  5. Pass168,537 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    815956009179
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail168,535 miles (+2,117)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,535 miles
    Test number
    326448690350
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass166,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,418 miles
    Test number
    783449106183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,418 miles (+2,530)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,418 miles
    Test number
    140921224214
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,888 miles (+585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,888 miles
    Test number
    954735034691
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass163,303 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    163,303 miles
    Test number
    227355440044
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end dust covers deteriorated

  11. Fail163,290 miles (+5,307)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,290 miles
    Test number
    254893035007
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end dust covers deteriorated

  12. Pass157,983 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    463745582055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar links

  13. Fail157,982 miles (+5,577)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,982 miles
    Test number
    787111134335
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar links
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  14. Pass152,405 miles (+5,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    152,405 miles
    Test number
    596127683535
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings

  15. Pass147,276 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    147,276 miles
    Test number
    923876555428
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables deteriorated

  16. Pass141,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,562 miles
    Test number
    177355215451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail141,562 miles (+6,809)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,562 miles
    Test number
    585575815041
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass134,753 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,753 miles
    Test number
    516226214030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,312 miles (+7,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,312 miles
    Test number
    407821582119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass121,408 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,408 miles
    Test number
    645035771156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,554 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,554 miles
    Test number
    521919480216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads slightly low

  22. Fail118,554 miles (+13,285)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,554 miles
    Test number
    593279880274
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads slightly low

  23. Pass105,269 miles (+8,976)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    943217969264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    562183688265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,293 miles (+6,943)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    681353688220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Fail89,350 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,350 miles
    Test number
    820544787265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass89,350 miles (+5,519)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,350 miles
    Test number
    841314987292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass83,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    611146486216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail83,831 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    964514986275
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED
    • NoteFLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

Questions about T78 JLK

Does T78 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 JLK is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 JLK?
The MOT on T78 JLK is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 JLK done?
T78 JLK was recorded at 175,778 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has T78 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 JLK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T78 JLK 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 T78 JLK find?
T78 JLK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and inner arch.

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