
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T965 JVVMOT history
T965 JVV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 207,630 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 207,630 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 7,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T965 JVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T965 JVV was last recorded at 207,630 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 204,552 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,078 miles
- Average per year
- 7,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,630 miles
- 2025 – 204,552 miles
- 2024 – 201,459 miles
- 2023 – 198,447 miles
- 2022 – 196,347 miles
- 2021 – 193,635 miles
- 2020 – 191,332 miles
- 2019 – 191,305 miles
- 2018 – 187,470 miles
- 2017 – 178,352 miles
- 2016 – 168,254 miles
- 2015 – 152,898 miles
- 2014 – 138,579 miles
- 2013 – 123,458 miles
- 2012 – 115,359 miles
- 2011 – 106,796 miles
- 2010 – 97,772 miles
- 2009 – 87,847 miles
- 2008 – 79,565 miles
- 2007 – 70,506 miles
- 2006 – 62,907 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
35 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 207,630 miles
- Test number
- 272908069986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,630 miles (+3,078)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,630 miles
- Test number
- 932899731119
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass204,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 204,552 miles
- Test number
- 995633683785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,552 miles (+3,093)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,552 miles
- Test number
- 361130063700
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass201,459 miles (+3,012)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 201,459 miles
- Test number
- 808113246540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass198,447 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 198,447 miles
- Test number
- 504969480610
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail198,447 miles (+2,100)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,447 miles
- Test number
- 197087145204
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass196,347 miles (+2,712)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 196,347 miles
- Test number
- 776598174594
- 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))
Pass193,635 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 193,635 miles
- Test number
- 639314789318
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail193,630 miles (+2,298)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,630 miles
- Test number
- 991663413510
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass191,332 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 191,332 miles
- Test number
- 558906166183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,327 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,327 miles
- Test number
- 730371242469
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail191,327 miles (+1)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,327 miles
- Test number
- 606433138323
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail191,326 miles (+21)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,326 miles
- Test number
- 447609134206
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail191,305 miles (+3,835)15 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,305 miles
- Test number
- 519183800069
- MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outersill by b pillar corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint worn plus boot pin holed leaking grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch corroded by front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill corroded by rear trailing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Chip in headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot split/holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Flexible brake hose twisted and rubbing on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Small chip in front screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint on steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe from flexible brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint on steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc outer surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe from flexible brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass187,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 187,470 miles
- Test number
- 637898999109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,470 miles (+9,118)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,470 miles
- Test number
- 287120696829
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass178,352 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 178,352 miles
- Test number
- 980191545008
- AdvisoryCracking on nearside rear tyre
Fail178,351 miles (+10,097)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,351 miles
- Test number
- 479414220476
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe behind box by hanger (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front tyre inner wall split (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCracking on nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low
Pass168,254 miles (+19)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 168,254 miles
- Test number
- 712999739172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPlay in offside tie rod
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow after catalyst converter
Fail168,235 miles (+15,337)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,235 miles
- Test number
- 262356084914
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPlay in offside tie rod
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow after catalyst converter
Pass152,898 miles (+14,319)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 152,898 miles
- Test number
- 435233085049
- NoteCenter exhaust small leak
- NoteNearside front brake hose light cracking
- NoteOffside handbrake cable poor
- NotePlay in offside tie rod end
Pass138,579 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 138,579 miles
- Test number
- 337974194058
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn very close to limits
- NotePlay in anti roll bar links
Fail138,579 miles (+15,121)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,579 miles
- Test number
- 169712394495
- FailureNearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn very close to limits
- NotePlay in anti roll bar links
Pass123,458 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 123,458 miles
- Test number
- 125494693009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,435 miles (+8,076)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,435 miles
- Test number
- 738352093059
- FailureOffside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass115,359 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 115,359 miles
- Test number
- 467204242119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail115,353 miles (+8,557)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,353 miles
- Test number
- 205612042194
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,796 miles (+9,024)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 106,796 miles
- Test number
- 299467841112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass97,772 miles (+9,925)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 97,772 miles
- Test number
- 272897540172
- NoteAdvise centre front seat belt not tested
Pass87,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,847 miles
- Test number
- 892097749119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,847 miles (+8,282)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,847 miles
- Test number
- 554497649135
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass79,565 miles (+9,059)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 79,565 miles
- Test number
- 462204758121
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass70,506 miles (+7,599)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 70,506 miles
- Test number
- 200181157461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,907 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 62,907 miles
- Test number
- 292590456415
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about T965 JVV
- Does T965 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T965 JVV is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T965 JVV?
- The MOT on T965 JVV is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T965 JVV done?
- T965 JVV was recorded at 207,630 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,132 miles a year.
- Has T965 JVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T965 JVV has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T965 JVV 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 T965 JVV find?
- T965 JVV passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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