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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T172 BUBMOT history

T172 BUB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 167,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,188 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 BUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 BUB was last recorded at 167,188 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,889 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,299 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,188 miles
  • 2025 – 162,889 miles
  • 2024 – 162,414 miles
  • 2023 – 159,933 miles
  • 2022 – 157,986 miles
  • 2021 – 155,708 miles
  • 2020 – 153,269 miles
  • 2019 – 151,574 miles
  • 2018 – 147,487 miles
  • 2017 – 141,769 miles
  • 2016 – 134,965 miles
  • 2015 – 127,875 miles
  • 2014 – 124,079 miles
  • 2013 – 114,621 miles
  • 2012 – 105,597 miles
  • 2011 – 104,182 miles
  • 2010 – 102,044 miles
  • 2009 – 92,980 miles
  • 2008 – 85,902 miles
  • 2007 – 77,701 miles
  • 2006 – 75,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,188 miles (+4,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,188 miles
    Test number
    703750124515
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,889 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,889 miles
    Test number
    997167770032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear crash bar is very corroded
    • AdvisoryCorroded throughout

  3. Fail162,883 miles (+469)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,883 miles
    Test number
    664378034917
    • MajorNearside Front 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear crash bar is very corroded
    • AdvisoryCorroded throughout

  4. Pass162,414 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,414 miles
    Test number
    745986447880
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail162,414 miles (+2,481)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,414 miles
    Test number
    982501318412
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass159,933 miles (+1,947)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,933 miles
    Test number
    399647413064
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass157,986 miles (+2,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,986 miles
    Test number
    271255174145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass155,708 miles (+2,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,708 miles
    Test number
    488991715921
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,269 miles (+1,695)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,269 miles
    Test number
    369400640729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass151,574 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,574 miles
    Test number
    637549508470
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering rack damp

  11. Fail151,574 miles (+4,087)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,574 miles
    Test number
    303575678783
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering rack damp

  12. Pass147,487 miles (+5,718)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,487 miles
    Test number
    661549629121
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater lens missing, half now only working

  13. Pass141,769 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,769 miles
    Test number
    307513267976
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and valves starting to perish
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail141,769 miles (+6,804)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,769 miles
    Test number
    607772987630
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and valves starting to perish
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass134,965 miles (+7,090)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,965 miles
    Test number
    118310618847
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose flexis starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass127,875 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    903395063130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail127,840 miles (+3,761)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    357399476546
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass124,079 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    299194124319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner rack joints n/s and o/s front

  19. Fail124,079 miles (+9,458)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    366351824367
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner rack joints n/s and o/s front

  20. Pass114,621 miles (+9,024)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,621 miles
    Test number
    916270013391
    • NoteN/s front upper ball joint slight play
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  21. Pass105,597 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    579890422321
    • NoteFront discs poor condition
    • NoteN/s front top ball joint slight play
    • NoteRear discs poor condition

  22. Fail105,597 miles (+1,415)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    439629712489
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront discs poor condition
    • NoteN/s front top ball joint slight play
    • NoteRear discs poor condition

  23. Pass104,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    157674411396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail104,182 miles (+2,138)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    479154811444
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass102,044 miles (+9,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    412472720481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,980 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    781625169205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    913299768224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail85,894 miles (+8,193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    660329068251
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass77,701 miles (+2,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    353315437439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass75,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    844906526228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail75,088 miles1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    324484326466
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T172 BUB

Does T172 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 BUB is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T172 BUB?
The MOT on T172 BUB is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 BUB done?
T172 BUB was recorded at 167,188 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has T172 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 BUB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T172 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 T172 BUB find?
T172 BUB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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