
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T154 BUBMOT history
T154 BUB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 218,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 218,224 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,475 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T154 BUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T154 BUB was last recorded at 218,224 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Feb 2017: 166,021 miles, lower than 166,341 miles on 8 Feb 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 217,920 miles · 21 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 304 miles
- Average per year
- 6,475 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,224 miles
- 2025 – 204,982 miles
- 2024 – 191,833 miles
- 2023 – 182,967 miles
- 2022 – 182,151 miles
- 2021 – 180,199 miles
- 2020 – 179,235 miles
- 2019 – 174,959 miles
- 2018 – 169,415 miles
- 2017 – 166,030 miles
- 2016 – 166,341 miles
- 2015 – 158,635 miles
- 2014 – 152,224 miles
- 2013 – 145,851 miles
- 2012 – 138,448 miles
- 2011 – 128,030 miles
- 2010 – 122,400 miles
- 2009 – 118,290 miles
- 2008 – 111,461 miles
- 2007 – 98,903 miles
- 2006 – 87,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryParking brake low effort - Nearside
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to all underside
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
34 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,224 miles (+304)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 218,224 miles
- Test number
- 397765029349
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake low effort - Nearside
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to all underside
Fail217,920 miles (+12,938)11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,920 miles
- Test number
- 485302745039
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f out riggers corroded
Pass204,982 miles (+389)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 204,982 miles
- Test number
- 906015635188
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front front to middle [repair covered in black underseal ]body sill
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger [repair covered in black underseal] (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front front to middle body sill [repair covered in black underseal]
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside shock absorber mount areas [covered in black underseal] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll underside and components covered in black underseal
Fail204,593 miles (+12,760)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,593 miles
- Test number
- 866871890458
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill next to drain hole and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 holed areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger[marked with yellow chalk] (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of body sill [inner] holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock absorber mounts and parts of underside floor in same areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll underside and components covered in black underseal
Pass191,833 miles (+8,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 191,833 miles
- Test number
- 956840293372
- AdvisoryAll underside corroded
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,967 miles (+816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 182,967 miles
- Test number
- 186437950100
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass182,151 miles (+1,952)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 182,151 miles
- Test number
- 605095108147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass180,199 miles (+964)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 180,199 miles
- Test number
- 139745507573
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroding
Pass179,235 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 179,235 miles
- Test number
- 802024307741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail179,233 miles (+4,274)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,233 miles
- Test number
- 516427130681
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass174,959 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 174,959 miles
- Test number
- 441318637995
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases perforation around mount. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe marked (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail174,954 miles (+5,539)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,954 miles
- Test number
- 776441909919
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases perforation around mount. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe marked (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass169,415 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 169,415 miles
- Test number
- 569334822062
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail169,415 miles (+3,385)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,415 miles
- Test number
- 601152570531
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass166,030 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 166,030 miles
- Test number
- 801575455149
- AdvisoryPlay in both bottom arm rear bushes.
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
Fail166,021 miles (-320)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,021 miles
- Test number
- 302925534999
- FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired seized up (3.6.E.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryPlay in both bottom arm rear bushes.
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
Pass166,341 miles (+7,706)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 166,341 miles
- Test number
- 257766849314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,635 miles (+6,411)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 158,635 miles
- Test number
- 265121155082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,224 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 152,224 miles
- Test number
- 177610854092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail152,224 miles (+6,373)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,224 miles
- Test number
- 136448944096
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass145,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 145,851 miles
- Test number
- 325092153080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,851 miles (+7,403)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,851 miles
- Test number
- 118662953467
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass138,448 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 138,448 miles
- Test number
- 206021052088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail138,448 miles (+10,418)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,448 miles
- Test number
- 176378842075
- FailureOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass128,030 miles (+5,630)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 128,030 miles
- Test number
- 689628641064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,400 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 122,400 miles
- Test number
- 724267040055
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail122,395 miles (+4,105)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,395 miles
- Test number
- 524377040006
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass118,290 miles (+18)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 118,290 miles
- Test number
- 494097449099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play in both sides of steering rack.
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Fail118,272 miles (+6,811)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,272 miles
- Test number
- 932414449037
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play in both sides of steering rack.
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass111,461 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 111,461 miles
- Test number
- 792351758036
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail111,448 miles (+12,545)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,448 miles
- Test number
- 602111858046
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass98,903 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 98,903 miles
- Test number
- 104696047076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,816 miles (+10,904)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,816 miles
- Test number
- 154584247484
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass87,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 87,912 miles
- Test number
- 254852456076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T154 BUB
- Does T154 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T154 BUB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T154 BUB?
- The MOT on T154 BUB is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T154 BUB done?
- T154 BUB was recorded at 218,224 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,475 miles a year.
- Has T154 BUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T154 BUB has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T154 BUB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T154 BUB find?
- T154 BUB passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake low effort - nearside, and 1 more.
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