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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T252 BLNMOT history

T252 BLN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
186,865 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 BLN was last recorded at 186,865 miles on 30 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,865 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,865 miles
  • 2024 – 185,528 miles
  • 2023 – 183,359 miles
  • 2022 – 175,741 miles
  • 2021 – 170,226 miles
  • 2020 – 163,886 miles
  • 2019 – 160,370 miles
  • 2018 – 156,815 miles
  • 2017 – 150,597 miles
  • 2016 – 145,971 miles
  • 2015 – 141,601 miles
  • 2014 – 135,073 miles
  • 2013 – 129,539 miles
  • 2012 – 122,094 miles
  • 2011 – 115,403 miles
  • 2010 – 107,903 miles
  • 2009 – 100,351 miles
  • 2007 – 90,246 miles
  • 2006 – 80,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,865 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    186,865 miles
    Test number
    978554719276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail186,865 miles (+1,337)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,865 miles
    Test number
    906904226527
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out side of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass185,528 miles (+2,169)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,528 miles
    Test number
    506535061252
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass183,359 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,359 miles
    Test number
    322275519835
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail183,357 miles (+7,616)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,357 miles
    Test number
    633561921714
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,741 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,741 miles
    Test number
    862430108361
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail175,738 miles (+5,512)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,738 miles
    Test number
    324268232903
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,226 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,226 miles
    Test number
    977533378552
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail170,226 miles (+6,340)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,226 miles
    Test number
    918738238115
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass163,886 miles (+3,516)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    163,886 miles
    Test number
    985168907818
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass160,370 miles (+3,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,370 miles
    Test number
    876971266411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass156,815 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,815 miles
    Test number
    141303510734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail156,815 miles (+6,218)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,815 miles
    Test number
    608101962335
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass150,597 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,597 miles
    Test number
    891049242803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass145,971 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,971 miles
    Test number
    484331871753
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass141,601 miles (+6,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    141,601 miles
    Test number
    799439255063
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass135,073 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,073 miles
    Test number
    369789864024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail135,054 miles (+5,515)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,054 miles
    Test number
    459736464077
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass129,539 miles (+7,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    129,539 miles
    Test number
    438433443011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass122,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    122,094 miles
    Test number
    417144152047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,094 miles (+6,691)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,094 miles
    Test number
    515014252069
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  22. Pass115,403 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    819759351040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,903 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    250642740080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,718 miles (+7,367)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    560794530065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass100,351 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    304332129067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,246 miles (+9,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    90,246 miles
    Test number
    482301817374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass80,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    80,336 miles
    Test number
    300013586413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 BLN

Does T252 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 BLN expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 BLN?
The MOT on T252 BLN expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 BLN done?
T252 BLN was recorded at 186,865 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 5,716 miles a year.
Has T252 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 BLN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T252 BLN 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 T252 BLN find?
T252 BLN passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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