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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T98 JKUMOT history

T98 JKU is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 212,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
212,228 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 JKU was last recorded at 212,228 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2025: 210,318 miles, lower than 210,328 miles on 7 Jan 2025.

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
212,205 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
9,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,228 miles
  • 2025 – 210,318 miles
  • 2023 – 205,971 miles
  • 2022 – 200,114 miles
  • 2021 – 193,667 miles
  • 2020 – 189,511 miles
  • 2019 – 176,957 miles
  • 2018 – 165,721 miles
  • 2017 – 154,296 miles
  • 2016 – 141,101 miles
  • 2015 – 129,515 miles
  • 2014 – 115,374 miles
  • 2013 – 105,262 miles
  • 2012 – 94,628 miles
  • 2011 – 84,393 miles
  • 2010 – 70,372 miles
  • 2009 – 56,813 miles
  • 2008 – 44,843 miles
  • 2007 – 33,046 miles
  • 2006 – 22,593 miles
  • 2005 – 20,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,228 miles
  • AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 4 outer wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch holed non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding door lower channel corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass212,228 miles (+23)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    212,228 miles
    Test number
    836071516234
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 4 outer wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch holed non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding door lower channel corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  2. Fail212,205 miles (+1,887)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,205 miles
    Test number
    949778397276
    • MajorBrake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted Handbrake cables loose and resting on exhaust (1.1.18 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 4 outer wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch holed non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding door lower channel corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  3. Pass210,318 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    210,318 miles
    Test number
    693730583349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail210,328 miles (+4,357)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,328 miles
    Test number
    127609533277
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm bolt and mount x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass205,971 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,971 miles
    Test number
    455576190804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass200,114 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,114 miles
    Test number
    411955506136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass193,667 miles (+4,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    193,667 miles
    Test number
    386584247072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass189,511 miles (+12,554)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,511 miles
    Test number
    367981994060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,957 miles (+11,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,957 miles
    Test number
    786474770556
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass165,721 miles (+11,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    165,721 miles
    Test number
    657700040122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,296 miles (+13,195)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,296 miles
    Test number
    372606365149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,101 miles (+11,586)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,101 miles
    Test number
    156285102716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,515 miles (+14,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,515 miles
    Test number
    228085825415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass115,374 miles (+10,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    337948714103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    765230933165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,262 miles (+10,634)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    357317423182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,628 miles (+10,235)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    427542732165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,393 miles (+14,021)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    377549021141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    260852630459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,372 miles (+13,559)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    291882930190
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass56,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    942947629103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,813 miles (+11,970)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    492336329122
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,843 miles (+11,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    672795138123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,046 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    923605017193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,045 miles (+10,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    720613617199
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass22,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,593 miles
    Test number
    610736616181
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Fail22,593 miles (+1,860)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,593 miles
    Test number
    801696616171
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass20,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,733 miles
    Test number
    742454155379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 JKU

Does T98 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 JKU is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T98 JKU?
The MOT on T98 JKU is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 JKU done?
T98 JKU was recorded at 212,228 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,252 miles a year.
Has T98 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 JKU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T98 JKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T98 JKU find?
T98 JKU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: boot lid slightly loose; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 outer wheel arches corroded, and 7 more.

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