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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T996 JVVMOT history

T996 JVV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,460 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 JVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 JVV was last recorded at 189,460 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2012: 125,573 miles, lower than 142,905 miles on 3 Nov 2011.

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
187,074 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,386 miles
Average per year
4,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,460 miles
  • 2024 – 187,074 miles
  • 2023 – 185,532 miles
  • 2022 – 183,072 miles
  • 2021 – 179,926 miles
  • 2020 – 176,635 miles
  • 2019 – 173,319 miles
  • 2018 – 171,348 miles
  • 2017 – 162,351 miles
  • 2016 – 160,579 miles
  • 2015 – 157,791 miles
  • 2014 – 156,101 miles
  • 2013 – 153,304 miles
  • 2012 – 125,573 miles
  • 2011 – 142,905 miles
  • 2010 – 137,735 miles
  • 2009 – 127,383 miles
  • 2008 – 115,367 miles
  • 2007 – 107,695 miles
  • 2006 – 102,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,460 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills coroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front tyres worn on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,460 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,460 miles
    Test number
    699477847579
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills coroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle

  2. Pass187,074 miles (+1,542)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,074 miles
    Test number
    539070317216
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mounting rubbers
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass185,532 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    185,532 miles
    Test number
    512861031724
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

  4. Fail185,522 miles (+2,450)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,522 miles
    Test number
    893289337813
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

  5. Pass183,072 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    183,072 miles
    Test number
    195398564527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,048 miles (+3,122)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,048 miles
    Test number
    284632332328
    • MajorEmissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right AJUSTER BROKE (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff REAR (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG / 30CM SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,926 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,926 miles
    Test number
    528383856590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail179,920 miles (+3,285)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,920 miles
    Test number
    580464940804
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass176,635 miles (+3,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,635 miles
    Test number
    425180876696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass173,319 miles (+1,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,319 miles
    Test number
    141654177699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass171,348 miles (+8,997)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,348 miles
    Test number
    754895001166
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass162,351 miles (+1,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,351 miles
    Test number
    843390675247
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on inside edge

  13. Pass160,579 miles (+2,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    160,579 miles
    Test number
    234683852919
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  14. Pass157,791 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    157,791 miles
    Test number
    580720195573
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass156,101 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    156,101 miles
    Test number
    415674714481
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail156,076 miles (+2,772)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,076 miles
    Test number
    298901704323
    • FailureNearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass153,304 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    153,304 miles
    Test number
    386388993450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on in side edge

  18. Fail153,304 miles (+27,731)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,304 miles
    Test number
    966764993221
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on in side edge

  19. Pass125,573 miles (-17,332)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,573 miles
    Test number
    849412312365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass142,905 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    142,905 miles
    Test number
    615017301316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,735 miles (+143)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    137,735 miles
    Test number
    701409600368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  22. Fail137,592 miles (+10,209)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,592 miles
    Test number
    102827000309
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Pass127,383 miles (+12,016)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    127,383 miles
    Test number
    871603709399
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNear and offside rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion
    • NoteSlight play in ends of steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in near side front wheel bearing

  24. Pass115,367 miles (+7,672)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,367 miles
    Test number
    864435508304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in ends of steering rack

  25. Fail107,695 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    803002617304
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass107,695 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    992922217382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail102,720 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    464157026263
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  28. Pass102,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    624977526259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 JVV

Does T996 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 JVV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T996 JVV?
The MOT on T996 JVV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 JVV done?
T996 JVV was recorded at 189,460 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
Has T996 JVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 JVV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T996 JVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T996 JVV find?
T996 JVV passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: both inner sills coroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s); welding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle.

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