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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T20 BLUMOT history

T20 BLU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,780 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 BLU was last recorded at 144,780 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2011: 100,835 miles, lower than 107,029 miles on 27 Jul 2011.

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
144,772 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,780 miles
  • 2025 – 144,697 miles
  • 2024 – 143,106 miles
  • 2023 – 140,182 miles
  • 2022 – 138,058 miles
  • 2021 – 134,375 miles
  • 2019 – 132,132 miles
  • 2018 – 129,571 miles
  • 2017 – 126,740 miles
  • 2016 – 125,688 miles
  • 2015 – 124,824 miles
  • 2014 – 123,957 miles
  • 2012 – 113,833 miles
  • 2011 – 100,835 miles
  • 2010 – 77,881 miles
  • 2009 – 70,504 miles
  • 2008 – 59,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,780 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,780 miles
    Test number
    356157491153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,772 miles (+75)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,772 miles
    Test number
    741455392509
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass144,697 miles (+1,591)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,697 miles
    Test number
    946964964050
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,106 miles (+2,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,106 miles
    Test number
    530973397233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,182 miles (+2,124)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    140,182 miles
    Test number
    364871783726
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,058 miles
    Test number
    983938926070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,058 miles (+3,683)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,058 miles
    Test number
    519805891938
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass134,375 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,375 miles
    Test number
    979521978690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail134,372 miles (+2,240)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,372 miles
    Test number
    858794876352
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass132,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,132 miles
    Test number
    497457729110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail132,130 miles (+2,559)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,130 miles
    Test number
    204774194062
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass129,571 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,571 miles
    Test number
    941035934369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail129,549 miles (+2,809)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,549 miles
    Test number
    292131280390
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass126,740 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,740 miles
    Test number
    261807026992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,735 miles (+1,047)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,735 miles
    Test number
    921809167315
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass125,688 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    840394598907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,686 miles (+862)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    129629647800
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass124,824 miles (+867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    566261495002
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass123,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    707215594075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail123,957 miles (+10,124)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    756365194099
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass113,833 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    126284822267
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm

  22. Fail113,833 miles (+12,998)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    946433022216
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm

  23. Pass100,835 miles (-6,194)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,835 miles
    Test number
    289653921243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,029 miles (+29,148)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    858898601278
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass77,881 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    652031500224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    453699789116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,504 miles (+10,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    980519389134
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass59,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    610932078176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,658 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    822571878161
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T20 BLU

Does T20 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 BLU is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 BLU?
The MOT on T20 BLU is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 BLU done?
T20 BLU was recorded at 144,780 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,717 miles a year.
Has T20 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 BLU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T20 BLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T20 BLU find?
T20 BLU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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