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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S34 BFCMOT history

S34 BFC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S34 BFC blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,427 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 BFC was last recorded at 139,427 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,923 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,504 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,427 miles
  • 2024 – 135,923 miles
  • 2023 – 133,513 miles
  • 2022 – 129,834 miles
  • 2021 – 127,021 miles
  • 2020 – 123,355 miles
  • 2019 – 119,524 miles
  • 2018 – 114,752 miles
  • 2017 – 110,949 miles
  • 2016 – 108,253 miles
  • 2015 – 104,255 miles
  • 2014 – 99,487 miles
  • 2013 – 95,610 miles
  • 2012 – 91,826 miles
  • 2011 – 86,626 miles
  • 2010 – 80,366 miles
  • 2009 – 73,910 miles
  • 2008 – 67,768 miles
  • 2007 – 60,960 miles
  • 2006 – 55,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,427 miles (+3,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,427 miles
    Test number
    515084363418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,923 miles (+2,410)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    902991814511
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass133,513 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    766831879054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,834 miles (+2,813)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,834 miles
    Test number
    201061066219
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear chassis showing signs of rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass127,021 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,021 miles
    Test number
    376698723502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll rear body mounting arears rusting

  6. Fail127,019 miles (+3,664)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,019 miles
    Test number
    869828195970
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll rear body mounting arears rusting

  7. Pass123,355 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,355 miles
    Test number
    274602716005
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail123,355 miles (+3,831)2 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,355 miles
    Test number
    316075240776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury across rear butt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass119,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    595683961798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,524 miles (+4,772)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    403880002188
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    530651088626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail114,752 miles (+3,803)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    181647123906
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass110,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    267127890705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail110,949 miles (+2,696)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    485553812788
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass108,253 miles (+3,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,253 miles
    Test number
    459219371005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass104,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    116734035138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,255 miles (+4,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    459314135140
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass99,487 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    915390924125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail99,487 miles (+3,877)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    198870724176
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass95,610 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    569419113157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail95,610 miles (+3,784)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    245216813103
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass91,826 miles (+5,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    858067212171
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass86,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    876328511120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756708511116
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass80,366 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,366 miles
    Test number
    790971910120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,910 miles (+6,142)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,910 miles
    Test number
    203272419444
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear inner c.v boot split
    • NoteOffside fron tyre has cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

  27. Pass67,768 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    211646008491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,960 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,960 miles
    Test number
    812396207116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,649 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    870713106144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s front cv boot pin holed

Questions about S34 BFC

Does S34 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 BFC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S34 BFC?
The MOT on S34 BFC is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S34 BFC done?
S34 BFC was recorded at 139,427 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has S34 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 BFC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S34 BFC 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 S34 BFC find?
S34 BFC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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