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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LE04 BAMMOT history

LE04 BAM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 167,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LE04 BAM blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,764 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 BAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 BAM was last recorded at 167,764 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,746 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,764 miles
  • 2024 – 163,620 miles
  • 2023 – 160,869 miles
  • 2022 – 159,096 miles
  • 2021 – 157,272 miles
  • 2020 – 151,356 miles
  • 2019 – 147,672 miles
  • 2018 – 144,041 miles
  • 2017 – 135,145 miles
  • 2016 – 122,131 miles
  • 2015 – 110,564 miles
  • 2014 – 100,499 miles
  • 2013 – 94,553 miles
  • 2012 – 89,527 miles
  • 2011 – 82,400 miles
  • 2010 – 70,827 miles
  • 2009 – 58,985 miles
  • 2008 – 53,472 miles
  • 2007 – 36,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,764 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    566389455694
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail167,746 miles (+4,126)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,746 miles
    Test number
    668937883350
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass163,620 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,620 miles
    Test number
    639006006239
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR AND NSR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail163,595 miles (+2,726)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,595 miles
    Test number
    189247741850
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (AT REAR) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass160,869 miles (+1,773)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,869 miles
    Test number
    317045957667
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass159,096 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,096 miles
    Test number
    852248641585
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail159,096 miles (+1,824)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,096 miles
    Test number
    527444213967
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass157,272 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,272 miles
    Test number
    801692139094
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail157,271 miles (+5,915)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,271 miles
    Test number
    999474739252
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass151,356 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,356 miles
    Test number
    296968916167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,355 miles (+3,683)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,355 miles
    Test number
    755746747600
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass147,672 miles (+3,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,672 miles
    Test number
    989374341411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass144,041 miles (+8,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,041 miles
    Test number
    129891472522
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass135,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    982675405693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,145 miles (+13,014)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    282275592846
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass122,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,131 miles
    Test number
    143348836833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail122,131 miles (+11,567)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,131 miles
    Test number
    893921347411
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel caliper (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass110,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    585699045135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,564 miles (+10,065)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    939977945109
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  20. Pass100,499 miles (+5,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    235047044142
    • 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)

  21. Pass94,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    605100343123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,553 miles (+5,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    316460543187
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass89,527 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,527 miles
    Test number
    925990152118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    676755441193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,400 miles (+11,573)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    286384941177
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and corroded

  26. Pass70,827 miles (+11,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,827 miles
    Test number
    561858930157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,985 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    304021249146
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass58,985 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    544821349145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,472 miles (+16,809)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    530317698248
    • DangerousOil light on at time of test and low on oil had to top up with oil
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDamage to windscreen not at 10 cm to zone A

  30. Pass36,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    264348777237
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Fail36,663 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    274528077297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LE04 BAM

Does LE04 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 BAM is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 BAM?
The MOT on LE04 BAM is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 BAM done?
LE04 BAM was recorded at 167,764 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,980 miles a year.
Has LE04 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 BAM has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 BAM 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 LE04 BAM find?
LE04 BAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside.

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