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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T997 JVVMOT history

T997 JVV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,886 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 JVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 JVV was last recorded at 168,886 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,438 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,448 miles
Average per year
2,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,886 miles
  • 2025 – 165,438 miles
  • 2024 – 164,482 miles
  • 2023 – 163,756 miles
  • 2022 – 161,667 miles
  • 2021 – 158,143 miles
  • 2019 – 150,890 miles
  • 2018 – 148,214 miles
  • 2017 – 148,187 miles
  • 2015 – 148,086 miles
  • 2014 – 147,689 miles
  • 2013 – 146,494 miles
  • 2012 – 143,998 miles
  • 2011 – 142,181 miles
  • 2010 – 141,747 miles
  • 2007 – 136,308 miles
  • 2006 – 128,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,886 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner corrosion Nearside inner sill
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,886 miles (+3,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,886 miles
    Test number
    330865968727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner corrosion Nearside inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass165,438 miles (+956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,438 miles
    Test number
    206294781197
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met
    • AdvisoryService brake performance only just met

  3. Pass164,482 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,482 miles
    Test number
    334360968381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,756 miles
    Test number
    743783789080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,756 miles (+2,089)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,756 miles
    Test number
    572599184189
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,667 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,667 miles
    Test number
    269080531703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear back panel corroded

  7. Pass158,143 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,143 miles
    Test number
    919835116665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill/step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres outer walls/tread edge worn

  8. Fail158,142 miles (+7,252)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,142 miles
    Test number
    495349957739
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill/step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres outer walls/tread edge worn

  9. Pass150,890 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,890 miles
    Test number
    518210002258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail150,833 miles (+2,619)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,833 miles
    Test number
    515721546242
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass148,214 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,214 miles
    Test number
    351661024989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,187 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,187 miles
    Test number
    304622828643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail148,173 miles (+87)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,173 miles
    Test number
    978624895747
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass148,086 miles (+397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,086 miles
    Test number
    250513154848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass147,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    786533014281
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  16. Fail147,689 miles (+1,195)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    128712814202
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  17. Pass146,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    146,494 miles
    Test number
    158892413245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail146,494 miles (+2,496)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,494 miles
    Test number
    516721213217
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass143,998 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    143,998 miles
    Test number
    978552502292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail143,994 miles (+1,813)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,994 miles
    Test number
    285209692188
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass142,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    142,181 miles
    Test number
    236723411216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail142,181 miles (+434)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,181 miles
    Test number
    705883911279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass141,747 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    141,747 miles
    Test number
    980735060105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly pitted hand brake warning light on

  24. Fail141,746 miles (+5,438)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,746 miles
    Test number
    581900530120
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass136,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    136,308 miles
    Test number
    100919057101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail136,308 miles (+8,064)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,308 miles
    Test number
    182189357190
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack heat shield liffing from exhaust

  27. Pass128,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,244 miles
    Test number
    391834376158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T997 JVV

Does T997 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T997 JVV is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T997 JVV?
The MOT on T997 JVV is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T997 JVV done?
T997 JVV was recorded at 168,886 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,066 miles a year.
Has T997 JVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 JVV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T997 JVV 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 T997 JVV find?
T997 JVV passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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