Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
847 BULMOT history
847 BUL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 90,569 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 847 BUL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
847 BUL was last recorded at 90,569 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,001 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,568 miles
- Average per year
- 4,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 90,569 miles
- 2024 – 88,001 miles
- 2023 – 86,053 miles
- 2022 – 83,151 miles
- 2021 – 78,447 miles
- 2020 – 76,241 miles
- 2019 – 73,028 miles
- 2018 – 68,657 miles
- 2017 – 63,935 miles
- 2016 – 59,002 miles
- 2015 – 51,299 miles
- 2014 – 46,146 miles
- 2013 – 38,398 miles
- 2012 – 32,442 miles
- 2011 – 25,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,569 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,569 miles (+2,568)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 90,569 miles
- Test number
- 687202504329
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,001 miles (+1,948)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 88,001 miles
- Test number
- 186355266466
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,053 miles (+2,902)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 86,053 miles
- Test number
- 987226470207
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,151 miles (+4,704)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 83,151 miles
- Test number
- 143320030646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,447 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,447 miles
- Test number
- 242118556158
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass76,241 miles (+3,213)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 961699658436
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass73,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,028 miles
- Test number
- 878462665675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,028 miles (+4,371)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,028 miles
- Test number
- 646697970509
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass68,657 miles (+4,722)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 68,657 miles
- Test number
- 218882386992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,935 miles (+4,933)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,935 miles
- Test number
- 377378312177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,002 miles (+7,703)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,002 miles
- Test number
- 847131114686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,299 miles (+5,153)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 51,299 miles
- Test number
- 808865105517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,146 miles (+7,748)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 46,146 miles
- Test number
- 209650914288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,398 miles (+5,956)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,398 miles
- Test number
- 677401643271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,442 miles (+7,162)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,442 miles
- Test number
- 586328632207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,280 miles
- Test number
- 146462131291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 847 BUL
- What vehicle is registration 847 BUL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 847 BUL on a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 847 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 847 BUL is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 847 BUL?
- The MOT on 847 BUL is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 847 BUL done?
- 847 BUL was recorded at 90,569 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,593 miles a year.
- Has 847 BUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 847 BUL has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on 847 BUL 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 847 BUL find?
- 847 BUL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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