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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T135 BJOMOT history

T135 BJO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,771 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T135 BJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T135 BJO was last recorded at 174,771 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2015: 142,033 miles, lower than 167,961 miles on 5 Aug 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
174,392 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
1,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,771 miles
  • 2025 – 174,392 miles
  • 2024 – 173,998 miles
  • 2023 – 173,843 miles
  • 2022 – 173,684 miles
  • 2021 – 173,401 miles
  • 2020 – 173,288 miles
  • 2019 – 172,981 miles
  • 2018 – 172,517 miles
  • 2017 – 170,989 miles
  • 2015 – 169,313 miles
  • 2014 – 167,961 miles
  • 2013 – 165,297 miles
  • 2012 – 163,265 miles
  • 2011 – 159,897 miles
  • 2010 – 157,831 miles
  • 2009 – 152,819 miles
  • 2008 – 149,694 miles
  • 2007 – 144,784 miles
  • 2006 – 137,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,771 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, offside pads worn very low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner pads looking worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower sill corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear chassis shock absorber mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,771 miles (+379)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,771 miles
    Test number
    235505735759
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, offside pads worn very low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner pads looking worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded

  2. Pass174,392 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,392 miles
    Test number
    576673511399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis shock absorber mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded

  3. Fail174,388 miles (+390)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,388 miles
    Test number
    309023328710
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjusters broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis shock absorber mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded

  4. Pass173,998 miles (+155)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,998 miles
    Test number
    335526485155
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, offside pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing and both outer sills and rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  5. Pass173,843 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,843 miles
    Test number
    214741801347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight brake imbalance (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner arches/sills corroded

  6. Fail173,843 miles (+159)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,843 miles
    Test number
    484009352719
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight brake imbalance (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner arches/sills corroded

  7. Pass173,684 miles (+283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,684 miles
    Test number
    175086799060
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass173,401 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    173,401 miles
    Test number
    589647659371
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both rear brake discs

  9. Pass173,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,288 miles
    Test number
    504737860303
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • AdvisorySome body corrosion at rear but not in prescribed area

  10. Fail173,288 miles (+307)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,288 miles
    Test number
    767214884809
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded in presccribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • AdvisorySome body corrosion at rear but not in prescribed area

  11. Pass172,981 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,981 miles
    Test number
    445628615542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and pads looking low

  12. Fail172,977 miles (+460)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,977 miles
    Test number
    101770801656
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and pads looking low

  13. Pass172,517 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    172,517 miles
    Test number
    226860448332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  14. Fail172,509 miles (+1,520)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,509 miles
    Test number
    597472082916
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  15. Pass170,989 miles (+1,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    170,989 miles
    Test number
    548030107701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad looking worn

  16. Pass169,313 miles (+27,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    169,313 miles
    Test number
    744766493754
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Fail142,033 miles (-25,928)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,033 miles
    Test number
    856085315225
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass167,961 miles (+2,664)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    167,961 miles
    Test number
    468777814237
    • NoteFront inner brake pads looking worn
    • NoteNearside outer sill corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear inner wing corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded edges

  19. Pass165,297 miles (+2,032)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    165,297 miles
    Test number
    348720413482
    • NoteNearside sill and wheel arch corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded edges

  20. Pass163,265 miles (+3,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    163,265 miles
    Test number
    687216312251
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded edges

  21. Pass159,897 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    159,897 miles
    Test number
    926403771159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass157,831 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    157,831 miles
    Test number
    273134670153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass152,819 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    152,819 miles
    Test number
    242708949465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass149,694 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    149,694 miles
    Test number
    553960258195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass144,784 miles (+7,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    144,784 miles
    Test number
    373731377155
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  26. Pass137,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    137,380 miles
    Test number
    550841356124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T135 BJO

Does T135 BJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T135 BJO is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T135 BJO?
The MOT on T135 BJO is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T135 BJO done?
T135 BJO was recorded at 174,771 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,896 miles a year.
Has T135 BJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T135 BJO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T135 BJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T135 BJO find?
T135 BJO passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes worn; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, offside pads worn very low; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner pads looking worn low, and 5 more.

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