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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T97 JKUMOT history

T97 JKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 23 of 37 MOT tests, with 117,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
117,550 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
37
23 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 JKU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 JKU was last recorded at 117,550 miles on 28 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,550 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,550 miles
  • 2024 – 114,139 miles
  • 2023 – 110,583 miles
  • 2022 – 106,424 miles
  • 2020 – 103,139 miles
  • 2019 – 99,743 miles
  • 2018 – 92,696 miles
  • 2017 – 88,728 miles
  • 2016 – 82,674 miles
  • 2015 – 78,075 miles
  • 2014 – 67,320 miles
  • 2013 – 62,239 miles
  • 2012 – 56,178 miles
  • 2011 – 52,449 miles
  • 2010 – 47,837 miles
  • 2009 – 47,802 miles
  • 2008 – 39,906 miles
  • 2007 – 28,686 miles
  • 2006 – 18,686 miles
  • 2005 – 18,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,550 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both frontRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underside componentsRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front headlamps poor images and reduced intensity.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

37 tests since 20 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    394639292245
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underside components

  2. Fail117,550 miles (+3,411)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    624894698369
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underside components

  3. Pass114,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    155332123410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,139 miles (+3,556)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    584683013730
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,583 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    335000635403
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps poor images and reduced intensity.

  6. Fail110,582 miles (+4,158)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    806778200228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps poor images and reduced intensity.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt twisted

  7. Pass106,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,424 miles
    Test number
    950452791800
    • AdvisoryStop and tail light bulbs reduced intensity.

  8. Fail106,424 miles (+3,285)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,424 miles
    Test number
    634306271743
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop and tail light bulbs reduced intensity.

  9. Pass103,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    483478900766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,139 miles (+3,396)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    420842295716
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,743 miles
    Test number
    339953502218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,743 miles (+7,047)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,743 miles
    Test number
    857712240772
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass92,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,696 miles
    Test number
    506093541304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,696 miles (+3,968)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,696 miles
    Test number
    256165732274
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass88,728 miles (+6,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,728 miles
    Test number
    169122794281
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both feed to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    188835150173
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Fail82,674 miles (+4,599)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    795553511117
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing bolt snapped in carrier (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Pass78,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,075 miles
    Test number
    181995381243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,075 miles (+10,755)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,075 miles
    Test number
    968788758352
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall badly cracked needs replacing

  20. Pass67,320 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    758599904301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,239 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    938852783229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail62,234 miles (+6,056)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    948731483243
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    337997802329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,178 miles (+3,729)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    558483802302
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass52,449 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,449 miles
    Test number
    835258691269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass47,837 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    102652380210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,802 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    650802439289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,057 miles
    Test number
    184464459023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,057 miles (+4,151)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,057 miles
    Test number
    844414959075
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass39,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    163442938217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,906 miles (+4,794)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    632242338232
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOnly the front passenger seat belt was tested. other seats/belts are missing
    • NoteRear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

  32. Pass35,112 miles (+6,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    660983958064
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight damage on both rear tyres but not showing no tyre cords

  33. Pass28,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    891513437232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail28,686 miles (+10,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    283738427257
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  35. Pass18,686 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,686 miles
    Test number
    620808736268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass18,365 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,365 miles
    Test number
    861719606114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass18,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    18,252 miles
    Test number
    244010315125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 JKU

Does T97 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 JKU is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 JKU?
The MOT on T97 JKU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 JKU done?
T97 JKU was recorded at 117,550 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
Has T97 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 JKU has failed 14 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T97 JKU 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 T97 JKU find?
T97 JKU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear pitted; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front; general surface corrosion on underside components.

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