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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T89 JKUMOT history

T89 JKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 225,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
225,882 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 JKU was last recorded at 225,882 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,626 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
7,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,882 miles
  • 2024 – 225,626 miles
  • 2023 – 224,199 miles
  • 2022 – 223,385 miles
  • 2017 – 223,104 miles
  • 2015 – 200,808 miles
  • 2013 – 175,392 miles
  • 2012 – 149,849 miles
  • 2011 – 123,179 miles
  • 2010 – 121,593 miles
  • 2009 – 120,335 miles
  • 2008 – 110,795 miles
  • 2007 – 99,541 miles
  • 2006 – 87,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door step, (inner sill) corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  • AdvisorySlight play inner rack joints

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,882 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    225,882 miles
    Test number
    904927631232
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door step, (inner sill) corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play inner rack joints

  2. Fail225,882 miles (+256)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,882 miles
    Test number
    456164821416
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door step, (inner sill) corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play inner rack joints

  3. Pass225,626 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    225,626 miles
    Test number
    399047407649
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront off engine misty with oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body under sealed

  4. Fail225,626 miles (+1,427)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,626 miles
    Test number
    699318643797
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront off engine misty with oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body under sealed

  5. Pass224,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    224,199 miles
    Test number
    816580607036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail224,199 miles (+814)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,199 miles
    Test number
    900732845042
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass223,385 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    223,385 miles
    Test number
    140521976584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass223,104 miles (+22,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    223,104 miles
    Test number
    136060353281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass200,808 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    200,808 miles
    Test number
    367102875078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail200,804 miles (+25,412)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,804 miles
    Test number
    997461175049
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes covered with underbody coat.

  11. Pass175,392 miles (+25,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    175,392 miles
    Test number
    426199443297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass149,849 miles (+3,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    149,849 miles
    Test number
    235491842208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail146,503 miles (+23,324)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,503 miles
    Test number
    429691682182
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,179 miles (+1,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,179 miles
    Test number
    269393041445
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass121,593 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    433736020165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail121,576 miles (+1,241)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    681684020155
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Pass120,335 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    822757979037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,331 miles (+9,536)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,331 miles
    Test number
    104263879442
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass110,795 miles (+11,254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    294945888016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass99,541 miles (+12,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    633596587095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    584243886095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T89 JKU

Does T89 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T89 JKU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T89 JKU?
The MOT on T89 JKU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T89 JKU done?
T89 JKU was recorded at 225,882 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,030 miles a year.
Has T89 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 JKU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T89 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 T89 JKU find?
T89 JKU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: coolant leak slight; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front door step, (inner sill) corroded, and 4 more.

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