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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T30 APEMOT history

T30 APE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 226,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
226,730 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 APE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 APE was last recorded at 226,730 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 3,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2013: 14,339 miles, lower than 129,982 miles on 18 May 2012.

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
222,944 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,786 miles
Average per year
12,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 226,730 miles
  • 2021 – 222,944 miles
  • 2019 – 213,826 miles
  • 2018 – 206,361 miles
  • 2017 – 197,539 miles
  • 2016 – 183,967 miles
  • 2015 – 168,164 miles
  • 2014 – 155,819 miles
  • 2013 – 143,319 miles
  • 2012 – 129,982 miles
  • 2011 – 117,434 miles
  • 2010 – 105,461 miles
  • 2009 – 99,614 miles
  • 2008 – 84,595 miles
  • 2007 – 54,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,730 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear seat not in use

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,730 miles (+3,786)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    226,730 miles
    Test number
    616391206936
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass222,944 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    222,944 miles
    Test number
    783251694663
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat not in use

  3. Fail222,944 miles (+9,118)2 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,944 miles
    Test number
    765836276150
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat not in use

  4. Pass213,826 miles (+7,465)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    213,826 miles
    Test number
    948047184616
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear seat not in use

  5. Pass206,361 miles (+2,369)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    206,361 miles
    Test number
    810443773009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass203,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    203,992 miles
    Test number
    478996803572
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Fail203,992 miles (+6,453)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,992 miles
    Test number
    881328110958
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light showing on dashboard.
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass197,539 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    197,539 miles
    Test number
    445749539662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  9. Fail197,536 miles (+13,569)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,536 miles
    Test number
    593404470592
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  10. Pass183,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    183,967 miles
    Test number
    355300102665
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  11. Fail183,967 miles (+15,803)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,967 miles
    Test number
    411141382100
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  12. Pass168,164 miles (+12,345)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    168,164 miles
    Test number
    487126035183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass155,819 miles (+12,500)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,819 miles
    Test number
    619227944194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass143,319 miles (+128,980)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    143,319 miles
    Test number
    969071043133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine has a missfire

  15. Fail14,339 miles (-115,643)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,339 miles
    Test number
    655278833171
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine has a missfire

  16. Pass129,982 miles (+12,548)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    129,982 miles
    Test number
    629879332144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHigh level brake light only has 50% working

  17. Pass117,434 miles (+11,973)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    438426921160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to feather on inside edge
    • NoteOnly 50% of centre brake light working

  18. Pass105,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,461 miles
    Test number
    594572730138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,461 miles (+5,847)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,461 miles
    Test number
    433421730197
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass99,614 miles (+15,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    99,614 miles
    Test number
    442373689293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    493584508363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,595 miles (+30,438)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    540713508393
    • FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass54,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    114003507397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 APE

Does T30 APE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 APE expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 APE?
The MOT on T30 APE expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 APE done?
T30 APE was recorded at 226,730 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 12,145 miles a year.
Has T30 APE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 APE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T30 APE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T30 APE find?
T30 APE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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