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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T152 BUBMOT history

T152 BUB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2022
Mileage
139,592 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T152 BUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T152 BUB was last recorded at 139,592 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,808 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
3,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 139,592 miles
  • 2020 – 136,808 miles
  • 2019 – 134,428 miles
  • 2018 – 132,378 miles
  • 2017 – 131,001 miles
  • 2016 – 130,103 miles
  • 2015 – 127,443 miles
  • 2014 – 123,160 miles
  • 2013 – 118,567 miles
  • 2012 – 114,539 miles
  • 2011 – 110,298 miles
  • 2010 – 106,971 miles
  • 2009 – 103,612 miles
  • 2008 – 99,998 miles
  • 2007 – 94,709 miles
  • 2006 – 90,167 miles
  • 2005 – 86,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,592 miles (+2,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,592 miles
    Test number
    585470241774
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,808 miles (+2,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,808 miles
    Test number
    773119038689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass134,428 miles (+2,050)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,428 miles
    Test number
    847404729393
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass132,378 miles (+3)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,378 miles
    Test number
    210213603750
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion around screen
    • AdvisoryFront slight misting off diesel on pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWing mirrors loose but secure

  5. Fail132,375 miles (+1,374)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    888861130265
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion around screen
    • AdvisoryFront slight misting off diesel on pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWing mirrors loose but secure

  6. Pass131,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,001 miles
    Test number
    281879365252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  7. Fail131,001 miles (+898)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,001 miles
    Test number
    290854169389
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass130,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    418757873790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail130,103 miles (+2,660)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    908900134082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass127,443 miles (+4,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,443 miles
    Test number
    784945113114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidewall starting to perish

  11. Pass123,160 miles (+4,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,160 miles
    Test number
    306918484489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass118,567 miles (+4,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,567 miles
    Test number
    589240393241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass114,539 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,539 miles
    Test number
    607581902376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,462 miles (+4,164)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,462 miles
    Test number
    997327292211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,298 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,298 miles
    Test number
    627464191262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,971 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    103088990248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,612 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    621779589297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,998 miles
    Test number
    234757788287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,998 miles (+5,289)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,998 miles
    Test number
    764575388209
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,709 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,709 miles
    Test number
    451759597242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    593416896221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,167 miles (+3,444)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    623924596219
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass86,723 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    133481215350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Fail86,723 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    924816905365
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about T152 BUB

Does T152 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T152 BUB expired on 27 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T152 BUB?
The MOT on T152 BUB expired on 27 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T152 BUB done?
T152 BUB was recorded at 139,592 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 3,293 miles a year.
Has T152 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T152 BUB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T152 BUB 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 T152 BUB find?
T152 BUB passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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