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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

M30 BENMOT history

M30 BEN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

M30 BEN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,890 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M30 BEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M30 BEN was last recorded at 174,890 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 7,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2016: 43,816 miles, lower than 70,042 miles on 3 Dec 2015.

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
167,765 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,125 miles
Average per year
10,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,890 miles
  • 2024 – 167,765 miles
  • 2023 – 140,117 miles
  • 2022 – 131,713 miles
  • 2021 – 125,099 miles
  • 2019 – 116,926 miles
  • 2017 – 99,161 miles
  • 2016 – 43,816 miles
  • 2015 – 70,042 miles
  • 2014 – 55,581 miles
  • 2013 – 43,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,890 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,890 miles (+7,125)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,890 miles
    Test number
    533532404203
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass167,765 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,765 miles
    Test number
    600113372359
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail167,765 miles (+14,180)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,765 miles
    Test number
    944238507420
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,585 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,585 miles
    Test number
    195667642653
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail153,583 miles (+13,466)3 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,583 miles
    Test number
    679780232907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass140,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,117 miles
    Test number
    332174801500
    • 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))
  7. Fail140,117 miles (+8,404)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,117 miles
    Test number
    401146711098
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass131,713 miles (+6,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,713 miles
    Test number
    677170433248
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear silencer deteriorated
  9. Pass125,099 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,099 miles
    Test number
    400263709267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,926 miles (+10,151)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,926 miles
    Test number
    814770554742
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass106,775 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    253678117486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,161 miles (+55,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    766011704046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    471447929892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,816 miles (-26,226)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    122078779780
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass70,042 miles (+14,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    841527632143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass55,581 miles (+11,925)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    438221734383
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass43,656 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    856121583207
    • NoteMiddle seat belt stalk cover is missing

Questions about M30 BEN

Does M30 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M30 BEN is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M30 BEN?
The MOT on M30 BEN is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M30 BEN done?
M30 BEN was recorded at 174,890 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,709 miles a year.
Has M30 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M30 BEN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on M30 BEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M30 BEN find?
M30 BEN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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