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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T974 JTWMOT history

T974 JTW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,245 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 JTW was last recorded at 103,245 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,090 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,245 miles
  • 2025 – 90,313 miles
  • 2023 – 84,483 miles
  • 2020 – 76,824 miles
  • 2019 – 70,794 miles
  • 2018 – 66,725 miles
  • 2017 – 66,408 miles
  • 2016 – 65,663 miles
  • 2015 – 64,535 miles
  • 2008 – 51,542 miles
  • 2006 – 45,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,245 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +union corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +union corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,245 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,245 miles
    Test number
    799930289956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail103,090 miles (+12,777)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    649424698154
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,313 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    683349123496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside central brake pipe joiners corroded

  4. Fail90,313 miles (+10)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    116059180539
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside central brake pipe joiners corroded

  5. Fail90,303 miles (+5,820)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,303 miles
    Test number
    879422356697
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,483 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,483 miles
    Test number
    168132902149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,824 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    242205820841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,794 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,794 miles
    Test number
    416677569618
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,725 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    467550691625
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail66,718 miles (+310)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    206524786765
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area / Jacking piont (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass66,408 miles (+745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,408 miles
    Test number
    223676765215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill area holed and corroded

  12. Pass65,663 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,663 miles
    Test number
    362519432153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill area holed

  13. Fail65,662 miles (+1,127)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    880403782945
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15 c (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill area holed

  14. Pass64,535 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,535 miles
    Test number
    545058725144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished (195/70/15 c )

  15. Fail64,530 miles (+12,988)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    875947025173
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished (195/70/15 c )

  16. Pass51,542 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    983923878243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    181618276271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,254 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    432837076231
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T974 JTW

Does T974 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 JTW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 JTW?
The MOT on T974 JTW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 JTW done?
T974 JTW was recorded at 103,245 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has T974 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 JTW has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T974 JTW 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 T974 JTW find?
T974 JTW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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