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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S35 BFCMOT history

S35 BFC is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

S35 BFC green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
209,396 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 BFC was last recorded at 209,396 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,542 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
3,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,396 miles
  • 2024 – 208,542 miles
  • 2023 – 207,720 miles
  • 2022 – 206,515 miles
  • 2021 – 205,007 miles
  • 2020 – 203,546 miles
  • 2019 – 201,377 miles
  • 2018 – 198,469 miles
  • 2017 – 195,247 miles
  • 2016 – 185,750 miles
  • 2015 – 175,261 miles
  • 2014 – 163,755 miles
  • 2012 – 163,697 miles
  • 2011 – 162,353 miles
  • 2010 – 161,253 miles
  • 2009 – 160,931 miles
  • 2008 – 142,854 miles
  • 2007 – 139,599 miles
  • 2006 – 134,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,396 miles (+854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    209,396 miles
    Test number
    984017718717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass208,542 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    208,542 miles
    Test number
    361989370798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    207,720 miles
    Test number
    144400593479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail207,720 miles (+1,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,720 miles
    Test number
    823531157139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass206,515 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    206,515 miles
    Test number
    756424905505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass205,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    205,007 miles
    Test number
    903688584706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail205,007 miles (+1,461)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,007 miles
    Test number
    851695511559
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass203,546 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    203,546 miles
    Test number
    605041638838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass201,377 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    201,377 miles
    Test number
    608875362735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass198,469 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,469 miles
    Test number
    333489474218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass195,247 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    195,247 miles
    Test number
    155840352146
    • 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)

  12. Fail195,223 miles (+9,473)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,223 miles
    Test number
    912393812046
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  13. Pass185,750 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    185,750 miles
    Test number
    791621532145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail185,477 miles (+10,216)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,477 miles
    Test number
    395473484474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTracking out

  15. Pass175,261 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    175,261 miles
    Test number
    326989555185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail175,100 miles (+11,345)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,100 miles
    Test number
    909722455162
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass163,755 miles (+58)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    163,755 miles
    Test number
    285443164429
    • NoteOffside front flexi damaged close to inner cords been rubbing
    • NoteSurface corrosion to all brake discs

  18. Pass163,697 miles (+1,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    163,697 miles
    Test number
    277209142255
    • NoteOffside and nearside front flexi brake hoses damaged ,been rubbing on tyres close to inner cords

  19. Pass162,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    162,353 miles
    Test number
    918777721243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail162,353 miles (+1,100)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,353 miles
    Test number
    875493621258
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLift in nearside front bottom ball joint
    • NoteSlight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

  21. Pass161,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    161,253 miles
    Test number
    982676820217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail161,253 miles (+322)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,253 miles
    Test number
    804464820264
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass160,931 miles (+18,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    160,931 miles
    Test number
    441732439230
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to delaminate
    • NoteOffside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

  24. Pass142,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    142,854 miles
    Test number
    473272518267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail142,854 miles (+3,255)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,854 miles
    Test number
    221770918283
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass139,599 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    139,599 miles
    Test number
    252794037227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail139,576 miles (+4,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,576 miles
    Test number
    651797427248
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass134,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    134,811 miles
    Test number
    730132826266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail134,811 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,811 miles
    Test number
    373940826448
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEdges of rear disc corroded & worn
    • NoteFront disc & pads worn
    • NotePlay in near side steering rack

Questions about S35 BFC

Does S35 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S35 BFC expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S35 BFC?
The MOT on S35 BFC expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S35 BFC done?
S35 BFC was recorded at 209,396 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
Has S35 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 BFC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S35 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 S35 BFC find?
S35 BFC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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