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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T85 JKUMOT history

T85 JKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,907 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 JKU was last recorded at 157,907 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2018: 101,432 miles, lower than 134,415 miles on 25 Aug 2017.

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
157,907 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,907 miles
  • 2024 – 157,876 miles
  • 2023 – 157,009 miles
  • 2022 – 156,307 miles
  • 2021 – 154,501 miles
  • 2020 – 149,828 miles
  • 2019 – 145,208 miles
  • 2018 – 101,432 miles
  • 2017 – 134,415 miles
  • 2016 – 132,713 miles
  • 2015 – 130,119 miles
  • 2014 – 128,070 miles
  • 2013 – 125,162 miles
  • 2012 – 121,931 miles
  • 2011 – 118,419 miles
  • 2010 – 113,510 miles
  • 2009 – 110,377 miles
  • 2008 – 102,593 miles
  • 2007 – 92,820 miles
  • 2006 – 83,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,907 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,907 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,907 miles
    Test number
    295441884403
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail157,907 miles (+31)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,907 miles
    Test number
    474829501981
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,876 miles (+867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,876 miles
    Test number
    953133257534
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,009 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,009 miles
    Test number
    776990497264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,307 miles (+1,806)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,307 miles
    Test number
    439401360590
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass154,501 miles (+4,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    154,501 miles
    Test number
    598548588556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,828 miles (+4,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,828 miles
    Test number
    167711886209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass145,208 miles (+43,776)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,208 miles
    Test number
    452325896440
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,432 miles (-32,983)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,432 miles
    Test number
    716765811839
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass134,415 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,415 miles
    Test number
    469464611092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,713 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,713 miles
    Test number
    390817702494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake feed pipes leading to calipers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both inner track arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail132,713 miles (+2,594)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,713 miles
    Test number
    477600278348
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake feed pipes leading to calipers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both inner track arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass130,119 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    107103625078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both inner track arms.

  14. Fail130,119 miles (+2,049)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    935702625043
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both inner track arms.

  15. Pass128,070 miles (+2,908)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,070 miles
    Test number
    675487024078
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S wiper torn
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass125,162 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    326298323099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail125,162 miles (+3,231)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    895378723022
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass121,931 miles (+3,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    738255122089
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass118,419 miles (+4,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    919125821080
    • NotePin hole in o/s outer cv boot

  20. Fail113,510 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    253445820067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass113,510 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    694875220047
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass110,377 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    110,377 miles
    Test number
    523146129014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,593 miles (+9,773)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    363215988041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,820 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    141358177012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,816 miles (+9,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    951494877028
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  26. Pass83,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    351753806161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 JKU

Does T85 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 JKU is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 JKU?
The MOT on T85 JKU is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 JKU done?
T85 JKU was recorded at 157,907 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has T85 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 JKU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T85 JKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T85 JKU find?
T85 JKU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.

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