
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T873 JYCMOT history
T873 JYC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 279,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 279,740 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T873 JYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T873 JYC was last recorded at 279,740 miles on 13 May 2024, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 278,729 miles · 31 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,011 miles
- Average per year
- 6,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 279,740 miles
- 2023 – 278,729 miles
- 2022 – 276,121 miles
- 2021 – 272,739 miles
- 2020 – 272,724 miles
- 2019 – 269,507 miles
- 2018 – 261,468 miles
- 2017 – 251,862 miles
- 2016 – 246,400 miles
- 2015 – 242,118 miles
- 2014 – 235,822 miles
- 2013 – 222,095 miles
- 2012 – 207,782 miles
- 2011 – 205,868 miles
- 2010 – 197,411 miles
- 2009 – 190,751 miles
- 2008 – 183,125 miles
- 2007 – 175,415 miles
- 2006 – 168,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
General corrosion to underside, lower sills, inner arches and some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside headlamp loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass279,740 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 279,740 miles
- Test number
- 821273994067
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass278,729 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 278,729 miles
- Test number
- 381774882763
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside, lower sills, inner arches and some components
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose
Fail278,725 miles (+2,604)10 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,725 miles
- Test number
- 920730488331
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside, lower sills, inner arches and some components
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose
Pass276,121 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 276,121 miles
- Test number
- 313541380224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail276,094 miles (+3,355)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,094 miles
- Test number
- 564567468209
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass272,739 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 272,739 miles
- Test number
- 768278679402
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering notchy
Fail272,724 miles (+3,217)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,724 miles
- Test number
- 495722691247
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass269,507 miles (+56)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 269,507 miles
- Test number
- 852696032812
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering uj stiff in operation
Fail269,451 miles (+113)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,451 miles
- Test number
- 296254275253
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail269,338 miles (+7,870)1 dangerous8 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,338 miles
- Test number
- 853294281866
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Wheel arches corroded front and rear
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass261,468 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 261,468 miles
- Test number
- 388962948139
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail261,468 miles (+9,606)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,468 miles
- Test number
- 669978927564
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass251,862 miles (+5,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 251,862 miles
- Test number
- 400028703532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbers on offside rear perished/cracking
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
Pass246,400 miles (+4,282)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 246,400 miles
- Test number
- 425750922985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass242,118 miles (+6,296)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 242,118 miles
- Test number
- 709703665157
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
Pass235,822 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 235,822 miles
- Test number
- 259345754130
- NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly worn
- NoteNearside rear exhaust hangar rubber slightly deteriorated
- NoteRear seats no belts fitted at time of test
Fail235,822 miles (+13,727)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,822 miles
- Test number
- 277104954461
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureInner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly worn
- NoteNearside rear exhaust hangar rubber slightly deteriorated
- NoteRear seats no belts fitted at time of test
Pass222,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 222,095 miles
- Test number
- 119093373237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,095 miles (+14,313)17 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,095 miles
- Test number
- 518626763288
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fail207,782 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,782 miles
- Test number
- 515155712240
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEhaust system corroded
Pass207,782 miles (+1,914)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 207,782 miles
- Test number
- 555175512299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEhaust system corroded
Pass205,868 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 205,868 miles
- Test number
- 267617431229
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail205,868 miles (+8,457)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,868 miles
- Test number
- 538746231223
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass197,411 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 197,411 miles
- Test number
- 261227110288
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight weep from both cv boots
- NoteStone chips windscreen
Fail197,411 miles (+6,660)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,411 miles
- Test number
- 281896010263
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNeeds tracking
- NoteO/s front tyre worn on the inner edge
- NoteSlight weep from both cv boots
- NoteStone chips windscreen
Pass190,751 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 190,751 miles
- Test number
- 644872539220
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NotePoor condition front number plate also cracked
Fail190,751 miles (+7,626)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,751 miles
- Test number
- 993551239297
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NotePoor condition front number plate also cracked
Pass183,125 miles (+7,710)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 183,125 miles
- Test number
- 210794838233
- NotePoor condition front number plate
- NoteSlight play in the steering rack
- NoteStone chips in screen
Pass175,415 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 175,415 miles
- Test number
- 954530527295
- NotePoor condition front number plate
- NoteStone chip windscreen
Fail175,415 miles (+7,291)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,415 miles
- Test number
- 982625317265
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePoor condition front nunber plate
- NoteStone chip windscreen
Pass168,124 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 168,124 miles
- Test number
- 834176016219
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NoteO/s rear tyre getting low
Questions about T873 JYC
- Does T873 JYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T873 JYC expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T873 JYC?
- The MOT on T873 JYC expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T873 JYC done?
- T873 JYC was recorded at 279,740 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 6,280 miles a year.
- Has T873 JYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T873 JYC has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T873 JYC 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 T873 JYC find?
- T873 JYC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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