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Volkswagen Transporter

Cream · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T976 JTWMOT history

T976 JTW is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 283,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
283,130 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T976 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T976 JTW was last recorded at 283,130 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
277,440 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,690 miles
Average per year
5,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,130 miles
  • 2025 – 277,440 miles
  • 2024 – 272,277 miles
  • 2023 – 267,288 miles
  • 2022 – 262,694 miles
  • 2021 – 255,330 miles
  • 2019 – 248,355 miles
  • 2018 – 243,171 miles
  • 2017 – 236,805 miles
  • 2016 – 231,174 miles
  • 2015 – 226,195 miles
  • 2014 – 220,488 miles
  • 2013 – 214,466 miles
  • 2012 – 207,281 miles
  • 2010 – 201,244 miles
  • 2009 – 194,913 miles
  • 2008 – 188,215 miles
  • 2007 – 182,107 miles
  • 2006 – 174,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,130 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front exhaust mounting missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front handbrake cable corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Outer drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,130 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    283,130 miles
    Test number
    985715136908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass277,440 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    277,440 miles
    Test number
    542437674402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail277,437 miles (+5,160)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,437 miles
    Test number
    401073357013
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front parts of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass272,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    272,277 miles
    Test number
    269367775433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail272,276 miles (+4,988)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,276 miles
    Test number
    671908091188
    • MajorFuel hose leaking injector leak-off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass267,288 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    267,288 miles
    Test number
    946105249552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass262,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    262,694 miles
    Test number
    238848721997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail262,693 miles (+7,363)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,693 miles
    Test number
    662785797272
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass255,330 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    255,330 miles
    Test number
    758015144269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail255,313 miles (+6,958)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,313 miles
    Test number
    780897713484
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass248,355 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    248,355 miles
    Test number
    530732704661
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded

  12. Fail248,355 miles (+5,184)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,355 miles
    Test number
    133033623310
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded

  13. Pass243,171 miles (+6,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    243,171 miles
    Test number
    833570798714
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass236,805 miles (+5,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    236,805 miles
    Test number
    786589990865
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Sliding door step sill corroded

  15. Pass231,174 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    231,174 miles
    Test number
    648112082842
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting missing
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer drive shaft gaitor leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail231,142 miles (+4,947)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,142 miles
    Test number
    319567508770
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting missing
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer drive shaft gaitor leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass226,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    226,195 miles
    Test number
    107496225165
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail226,195 miles (+5,707)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,195 miles
    Test number
    749795425110
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass220,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    220,488 miles
    Test number
    646649614141
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail220,488 miles (+356)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,488 miles
    Test number
    917599714107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail220,132 miles (+5,666)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,132 miles
    Test number
    796811904177
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  22. Pass214,466 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    214,466 miles
    Test number
    346858033071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail214,171 miles (+6,890)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,171 miles
    Test number
    157298723093
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass207,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    207,281 miles
    Test number
    968474622086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail207,281 miles (+6,037)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,281 miles
    Test number
    958533222092
    • DangerousNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass201,244 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    201,244 miles
    Test number
    473068630494
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f stearing
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  27. Fail201,228 miles (+6,315)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,228 miles
    Test number
    140487530316
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f stearing
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  28. Pass194,913 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    194,913 miles
    Test number
    333078119315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass188,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    188,215 miles
    Test number
    871052738302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail188,215 miles (+6,108)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,215 miles
    Test number
    711159928357
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear coil spring

  31. Pass182,107 miles (+7,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    182,107 miles
    Test number
    442465737493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass174,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    174,825 miles
    Test number
    142396636303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T976 JTW

Does T976 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T976 JTW is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T976 JTW?
The MOT on T976 JTW is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T976 JTW done?
T976 JTW was recorded at 283,130 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,512 miles a year.
Has T976 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T976 JTW has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T976 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 T976 JTW find?
T976 JTW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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