Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T81 JKUMOT history
T81 JKU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 139,557 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,475 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T81 JKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T81 JKU was last recorded at 139,557 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 139,534 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 4,475 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,557 miles
- 2025 – 130,497 miles
- 2024 – 128,464 miles
- 2023 – 121,365 miles
- 2022 – 112,425 miles
- 2021 – 106,910 miles
- 2020 – 103,404 miles
- 2011 – 100,869 miles
- 2010 – 95,346 miles
- 2009 – 87,536 miles
- 2008 – 79,777 miles
- 2007 – 64,795 miles
- 2006 – 51,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,557 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
17 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,557 miles (+23)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 139,557 miles
- Test number
- 434360295440
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail139,534 miles (+9,037)6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,534 miles
- Test number
- 111132395624
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass130,497 miles (+2,033)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 130,497 miles
- Test number
- 277518303381
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Also slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides but not excessive
Pass128,464 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,464 miles
- Test number
- 797468924693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,462 miles (+7,097)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,462 miles
- Test number
- 909612376823
- MajorFront Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,365 miles (+8,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 121,365 miles
- Test number
- 878912130524
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass112,425 miles (+5,515)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,425 miles
- Test number
- 916831474746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,910 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,910 miles
- Test number
- 796275607759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,909 miles (+3,505)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,909 miles
- Test number
- 176369824206
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,404 miles (+2,535)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,404 miles
- Test number
- 148897201174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,869 miles (+5,523)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 100,869 miles
- Test number
- 596003351121
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split
- NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
Pass95,346 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 95,346 miles
- Test number
- 213615160461
- NoteNearside rear tyre very close to legal limit
- NoteOffside front tyre very close to legal limit
Fail95,346 miles (+7,810)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,346 miles
- Test number
- 940615860193
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre very close to legal limit
- NoteOffside front tyre very close to legal limit
Pass87,536 miles (+7,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,536 miles
- Test number
- 442736069142
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass79,777 miles (+14,982)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 79,777 miles
- Test number
- 813916368166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,795 miles (+13,249)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 64,795 miles
- Test number
- 620475267182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 51,546 miles
- Test number
- 561751556160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T81 JKU
- Does T81 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 JKU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T81 JKU?
- The MOT on T81 JKU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T81 JKU done?
- T81 JKU was recorded at 139,557 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
- Has T81 JKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T81 JKU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T81 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 T81 JKU find?
- T81 JKU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.
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