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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

BCO 874MOT history

BCO 874 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

BCO 874 blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,336 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BCO 874
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BCO 874 was last recorded at 149,336 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2008: 11,496 miles, lower than 37,937 miles on 24 Sept 2007.

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
145,411 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,925 miles
Average per year
6,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,336 miles
  • 2024 – 145,411 miles
  • 2023 – 141,858 miles
  • 2022 – 137,430 miles
  • 2021 – 132,696 miles
  • 2020 – 125,832 miles
  • 2019 – 115,625 miles
  • 2018 – 109,679 miles
  • 2017 – 104,930 miles
  • 2016 – 101,342 miles
  • 2015 – 98,176 miles
  • 2014 – 92,991 miles
  • 2013 – 89,110 miles
  • 2012 – 83,085 miles
  • 2011 – 75,960 miles
  • 2010 – 69,311 miles
  • 2009 – 58,375 miles
  • 2008 – 11,496 miles
  • 2007 – 37,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,336 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,336 miles (+3,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,336 miles
    Test number
    570320762718
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass145,411 miles (+3,553)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,411 miles
    Test number
    348561514056
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass141,858 miles (+4,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,858 miles
    Test number
    987033414649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass137,430 miles (+4,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,430 miles
    Test number
    789757943241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass132,696 miles (+6,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,696 miles
    Test number
    595091882807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass125,832 miles (+10,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,832 miles
    Test number
    163421134609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass115,625 miles (+5,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,625 miles
    Test number
    966821842729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass109,679 miles (+4,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,679 miles
    Test number
    941845263309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass104,930 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    446826997458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass101,342 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,342 miles
    Test number
    241322671907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass98,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    949551863187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,176 miles (+5,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    631205982059
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Fail92,991 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    189776284286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass92,991 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    368156184259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,110 miles (+6,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    378239253415
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass83,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    449193962258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail83,085 miles (+7,125)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    586223662275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass75,960 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    187820151281
    • NoteFront axle tread app limit
    • NoteRear tread getting low
  19. Fail75,960 miles (+6,649)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    516410251212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront axle tread app limit
    • NoteRear tread getting low
  20. Pass69,311 miles (+10,936)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    934683760293
    • NotePlay in front steering arms
    • NotePlay in steering
  21. Pass58,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    701817759232
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail58,375 miles (+46,879)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    952997759220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass11,496 miles (-26,441)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,496 miles
    Test number
    502561868249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,937 miles
    Test number
    731447667210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BCO 874

What vehicle is registration BCO 874 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BCO 874 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2004. 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 BCO 874 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BCO 874 is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on BCO 874?
The MOT on BCO 874 is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BCO 874 done?
BCO 874 was recorded at 149,336 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,137 miles a year.
Has BCO 874 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BCO 874 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on BCO 874 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BCO 874 find?
BCO 874 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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