
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T143 BPRMOT history
T143 BPR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 95,916 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 95,916 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 1,081 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T143 BPR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T143 BPR was last recorded at 95,916 miles on 1 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 May 2026: 95,916 miles, lower than 144,948 miles on 5 May 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,948 miles · 5 May 2023
- Average per year
- 1,081 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,916 miles
- 2023 – 144,948 miles
- 2022 – 144,148 miles
- 2021 – 142,911 miles
- 2020 – 141,404 miles
- 2019 – 139,626 miles
- 2018 – 138,022 miles
- 2017 – 135,021 miles
- 2015 – 131,302 miles
- 2014 – 121,254 miles
- 2013 – 115,863 miles
- 2012 – 110,369 miles
- 2011 – 104,397 miles
- 2010 – 98,089 miles
- 2009 – 91,019 miles
- 2007 – 85,229 miles
- 2006 – 74,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable starting to rust outer (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
34 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,916 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 95,916 miles
- Test number
- 947839998587
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable starting to rust outer (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 441050694168
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 344942808879
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 966881983714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch/ wing corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner
FailMileage not read2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 947341317784
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of arch near lower arm outer mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch/ wing corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,948 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 144,948 miles
- Test number
- 108460439014
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail144,948 miles (+800)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,948 miles
- Test number
- 367395474349
- MajorRear Service brake efficiency below requirements Both rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,148 miles (+23)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 144,148 miles
- Test number
- 774197119053
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked, not adversely effecting drivers view to rear of vehicle.
Fail144,125 miles (+1,214)8 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,125 miles
- Test number
- 479674157529
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked, not adversely effecting drivers view to rear of vehicle.
Pass142,911 miles (+1,507)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 142,911 miles
- Test number
- 786779790163
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass141,404 miles (+24)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 141,404 miles
- Test number
- 833436983746
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail141,380 miles (+25)8 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,380 miles
- Test number
- 667939098816
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp mount damaged (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail141,355 miles (+1,729)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,355 miles
- Test number
- 577968329484
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass139,626 miles (+12)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 139,626 miles
- Test number
- 684408477624
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,614 miles (+1,592)1 dangerous7 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,614 miles
- Test number
- 823292534233
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,022 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 138,022 miles
- Test number
- 921514717584
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail138,022 miles (+3,001)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,022 miles
- Test number
- 170784340837
- FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass135,021 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 135,021 miles
- Test number
- 605040631335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,954 miles (+3,652)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,954 miles
- Test number
- 126495429064
- FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass131,302 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 131,302 miles
- Test number
- 128731468176
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail131,239 miles (+4,794)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,239 miles
- Test number
- 445777260626
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass126,445 miles (+5,191)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 126,445 miles
- Test number
- 326808305087
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass121,254 miles (+5,391)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 121,254 miles
- Test number
- 858307904046
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteSlight Blue Smoke on emmisions (Passed)
Pass115,863 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 115,863 miles
- Test number
- 159634803445
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail110,369 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,369 miles
- Test number
- 286024902009
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass110,369 miles (+5,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 110,369 miles
- Test number
- 989004502007
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass104,397 miles (+69)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 104,397 miles
- Test number
- 827951511036
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail104,328 miles (+6,239)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,328 miles
- Test number
- 727026501055
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 98,089 miles
- Test number
- 242015900041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,089 miles (+7,070)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,089 miles
- Test number
- 290125300084
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass91,019 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 91,019 miles
- Test number
- 843882619036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,997 miles (+5,768)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,997 miles
- Test number
- 124956409079
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass85,229 miles (+11,009)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 85,229 miles
- Test number
- 931986247339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 74,220 miles
- Test number
- 732987096010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T143 BPR
- Does T143 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T143 BPR is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T143 BPR?
- The MOT on T143 BPR is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T143 BPR done?
- T143 BPR was recorded at 95,916 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
- Has T143 BPR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T143 BPR has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T143 BPR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T143 BPR find?
- T143 BPR passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear brake cable damaged but not to excess cable starting to rust outer; front oil leak, but not excessive.
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