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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T978 JTWMOT history

T978 JTW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 225,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
225,652 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 JTW was last recorded at 225,652 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 4,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2015: 83,028 miles, lower than 167,067 miles on 10 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
221,337 miles · 27 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,315 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,652 miles
  • 2024 – 221,337 miles
  • 2022 – 218,282 miles
  • 2018 – 195,495 miles
  • 2016 – 185,555 miles
  • 2015 – 83,028 miles
  • 2014 – 167,067 miles
  • 2013 – 161,484 miles
  • 2012 – 155,765 miles
  • 2011 – 145,742 miles
  • 2010 – 138,701 miles
  • 2009 – 133,338 miles
  • 2008 – 126,900 miles
  • 2007 – 118,514 miles
  • 2006 – 113,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,652 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,652 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    225,652 miles
    Test number
    596414032707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,337 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    221,337 miles
    Test number
    296414018418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,282 miles (+22,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    218,282 miles
    Test number
    469686291773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass195,495 miles (+9,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    195,495 miles
    Test number
    189065397251
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under side and chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass185,555 miles (+102,527)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    185,555 miles
    Test number
    671541600985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,028 miles (-84,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,028 miles
    Test number
    947685518634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass167,067 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    167,067 miles
    Test number
    697083684252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,484 miles (+5,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    161,484 miles
    Test number
    586253703313
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass155,765 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    155,765 miles
    Test number
    237814302378
    • NoteNearside & offside outer sills corroded

  10. Fail155,765 miles (+10,023)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,765 miles
    Test number
    385949892452
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside & offside outer sills corroded

  11. Pass145,742 miles (+7,041)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    596353491265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass138,701 miles (+104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    138,701 miles
    Test number
    322253890208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail138,597 miles (+5,259)1 dangerous8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,597 miles
    Test number
    601715080253
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass133,338 miles (+6,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    133,338 miles
    Test number
    312043199431
    • NoteOffside & nearside sill corroded
    • NoteRear discs starting to corrode on inner serfaces

  15. Pass126,900 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    126,900 miles
    Test number
    590130898290
    • NoteExhaust has been modified
    • NoteInterior has been modifide with removable bench seat and triming.
    • NoteOff side and nearside door steps heavly corroded but not holled

  16. Fail126,898 miles (+8,384)12 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,898 miles
    Test number
    400842688280
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust has been modified
    • NoteInterior has been modifide with removable bench seat and triming.
    • NoteOff side and nearside door steps heavly corroded but not holled

  17. Pass118,514 miles (+4,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    118,514 miles
    Test number
    221333687201
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass113,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    113,671 miles
    Test number
    232275056019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,671 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,671 miles
    Test number
    434004556043
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

Questions about T978 JTW

Does T978 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 JTW is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T978 JTW?
The MOT on T978 JTW is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 JTW done?
T978 JTW was recorded at 225,652 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has T978 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 JTW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on T978 JTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T978 JTW find?
T978 JTW passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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