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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T294 BLNMOT history

T294 BLN is a green and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
162,541 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T294 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T294 BLN was last recorded at 162,541 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2012: 150,018 miles, lower than 188,399 miles on 5 Sept 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
162,336 miles · 6 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
2,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,541 miles
  • 2022 – 162,336 miles
  • 2021 – 161,936 miles
  • 2020 – 161,136 miles
  • 2019 – 160,708 miles
  • 2018 – 160,457 miles
  • 2017 – 160,077 miles
  • 2016 – 159,518 miles
  • 2015 – 158,592 miles
  • 2013 – 155,931 miles
  • 2012 – 150,018 miles
  • 2011 – 188,399 miles
  • 2010 – 173,689 miles
  • 2009 – 158,703 miles
  • 2008 – 136,161 miles
  • 2007 – 130,296 miles
  • 2006 – 122,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,541 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,541 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,541 miles
    Test number
    639891044978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,336 miles (+400)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,336 miles
    Test number
    585704502985
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,936 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,936 miles
    Test number
    849419179008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,136 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    161,136 miles
    Test number
    615675842387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,708 miles (+251)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,708 miles
    Test number
    105395038789
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,457 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,457 miles
    Test number
    975827952921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,077 miles (+559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,077 miles
    Test number
    434952787445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWater leak coming from round water pump

  8. Pass159,518 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,518 miles
    Test number
    432908533027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,592 miles (+2,661)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    158,592 miles
    Test number
    996843375033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass155,931 miles (+5,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    155,931 miles
    Test number
    828578793252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass150,018 miles (-38,381)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    985184392285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass188,399 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    188,399 miles
    Test number
    216938741238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail188,278 miles (+14,589)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,278 miles
    Test number
    188022141285
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass173,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    173,689 miles
    Test number
    463605030283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail173,689 miles (+14,986)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,689 miles
    Test number
    222785030261
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass158,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    158,703 miles
    Test number
    394827729238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail158,703 miles (+22,542)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,703 miles
    Test number
    891012229215
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass136,161 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    136,161 miles
    Test number
    230033788174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,296 miles (+7,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    363933987179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass122,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    122,512 miles
    Test number
    871492706262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T294 BLN

Does T294 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T294 BLN expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T294 BLN?
The MOT on T294 BLN expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T294 BLN done?
T294 BLN was recorded at 162,541 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 2,354 miles a year.
Has T294 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 BLN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on T294 BLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T294 BLN find?
T294 BLN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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