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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T973 JKJMOT history

T973 JKJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,581 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 JKJ
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 JKJ was last recorded at 168,581 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,581 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,581 miles
  • 2025 – 164,178 miles
  • 2024 – 160,018 miles
  • 2023 – 155,106 miles
  • 2022 – 151,192 miles
  • 2021 – 147,102 miles
  • 2020 – 142,906 miles
  • 2019 – 136,219 miles
  • 2018 – 131,772 miles
  • 2016 – 126,998 miles
  • 2015 – 123,133 miles
  • 2014 – 118,451 miles
  • 2013 – 113,537 miles
  • 2012 – 108,904 miles
  • 2011 – 102,903 miles
  • 2010 – 97,304 miles
  • 2009 – 91,852 miles
  • 2008 – 83,548 miles
  • 2007 – 76,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,581 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre box has minor leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair requiredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,581 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,581 miles
    Test number
    765927533863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box has minor leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  2. Fail168,581 miles (+4,403)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,581 miles
    Test number
    995688989627
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box has minor leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  3. Pass164,178 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,178 miles
    Test number
    297772816371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,169 miles (+4,151)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,169 miles
    Test number
    607417699274
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,018 miles (+4,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,018 miles
    Test number
    948304277509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass155,106 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,106 miles
    Test number
    985435683010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail155,106 miles (+3,914)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,106 miles
    Test number
    253598367578
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass151,192 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,192 miles
    Test number
    731940892760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,102 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,102 miles
    Test number
    535304691082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,906 miles (+6,687)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    957757825007
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass136,219 miles (+4,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,219 miles
    Test number
    942083824949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts

  12. Pass131,772 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,772 miles
    Test number
    716993092062
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable retaining clip broken

  13. Fail131,770 miles (+4,772)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,770 miles
    Test number
    731360614687
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both fronts (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable retaining clip broken

  14. Pass126,998 miles (+3,865)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,998 miles
    Test number
    600554355069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1n)

  15. Pass123,133 miles (+4,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,133 miles
    Test number
    716373542679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass118,451 miles (+4,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,451 miles
    Test number
    966618424325
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass113,537 miles (+4,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,537 miles
    Test number
    557407433303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass108,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    645043752369
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail108,899 miles (+5,996)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,899 miles
    Test number
    697363052380
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass102,903 miles (+5,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    707751141328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass97,304 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    502494050328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering rack arms.

  22. Fail97,292 miles (+5,440)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    492930750498
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering rack arms.

  23. Pass91,852 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    654980059387
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/S/Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  24. Fail91,852 miles (+8,304)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    872700159300
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/S/Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  25. Pass83,548 miles (+6,802)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    944890438395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in N/S steering rack arm.

  26. Pass76,746 miles (+5,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    112275357322
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass71,332 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,332 miles
    Test number
    491080747011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,324 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    602739537099
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T973 JKJ

Does T973 JKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 JKJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T973 JKJ?
The MOT on T973 JKJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 JKJ done?
T973 JKJ was recorded at 168,581 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has T973 JKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 JKJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T973 JKJ 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 T973 JKJ find?
T973 JKJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone 'b'; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased; exhaust centre box has minor leak, and 4 more.

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