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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

M290 BUFMOT history

M290 BUF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

M290 BUF white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,133 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M290 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M290 BUF was last recorded at 185,133 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2014: 164,518 miles, lower than 194,518 miles on 24 Apr 2014.

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
185,131 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,133 miles
  • 2024 – 183,990 miles
  • 2023 – 182,930 miles
  • 2022 – 175,312 miles
  • 2021 – 174,203 miles
  • 2020 – 173,530 miles
  • 2019 – 172,826 miles
  • 2018 – 172,557 miles
  • 2017 – 171,508 miles
  • 2016 – 167,821 miles
  • 2015 – 166,974 miles
  • 2014 – 164,518 miles
  • 2013 – 161,203 miles
  • 2012 – 157,857 miles
  • 2010 – 152,629 miles
  • 2009 – 145,379 miles
  • 2008 – 129,457 miles
  • 2006 – 119,524 miles
  • 2005 – 109,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,133 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,133 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,133 miles
    Test number
    904261420998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail185,131 miles (+1,141)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,131 miles
    Test number
    345615823175
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,990 miles (+1,060)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,990 miles
    Test number
    422181532639
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass182,930 miles (+2,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,930 miles
    Test number
    163835090465
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass179,946 miles (+4,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,946 miles
    Test number
    768801615404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside middle of van, inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing area corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside middle of van inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember under radiator corroded and holed. only visable with undertray removed.

  6. Pass175,312 miles (+1,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,312 miles
    Test number
    162040717730
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass174,203 miles (+673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,203 miles
    Test number
    276027985136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small rust hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small rust hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass173,530 miles (+704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,530 miles
    Test number
    344933562917
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose bonnet wont shut onto catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass172,826 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,826 miles
    Test number
    464233671693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,557 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,557 miles
    Test number
    941188884663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail172,542 miles (+1,034)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,542 miles
    Test number
    609271029404
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass171,508 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,508 miles
    Test number
    769277682411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,821 miles
    Test number
    688885065747
    • AdvisorySlight dampness of oil around injectors

  14. Fail167,821 miles (+847)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,821 miles
    Test number
    211152202099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight dampness of oil around injectors

  15. Pass166,974 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    166,974 miles
    Test number
    888782135156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail166,973 miles (+2,455)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,973 miles
    Test number
    318791635186
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass164,518 miles (-30,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    164,518 miles
    Test number
    428495914154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail194,518 miles (+31,100)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,518 miles
    Test number
    878354314126
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteDiesel leak off pipe damp and smell of fuel under bonnet

  19. Pass163,418 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    163,418 miles
    Test number
    496473724031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front mounting poor repair

  20. Fail163,418 miles (+2,215)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,418 miles
    Test number
    329761724090
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front mounting poor repair
    • NoteTail pipe missing

  21. Pass161,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    161,203 miles
    Test number
    126945903050
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Fail161,203 miles (+3,346)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,203 miles
    Test number
    179755703406
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass157,857 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    157,857 miles
    Test number
    895496302044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass152,629 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    490996150485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass145,379 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    145,379 miles
    Test number
    423921849334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass140,015 miles (+10,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    140,015 miles
    Test number
    864455109057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass129,457 miles (+9,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    129,457 miles
    Test number
    841362908098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass119,524 miles (+9,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    134424156336
    • NoteSlight play at n/s/f shocker bush †

  29. Pass109,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    109,678 miles
    Test number
    161345455390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about M290 BUF

Does M290 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M290 BUF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M290 BUF?
The MOT on M290 BUF is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M290 BUF done?
M290 BUF was recorded at 185,133 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,714 miles a year.
Has M290 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M290 BUF has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on M290 BUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M290 BUF find?
M290 BUF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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