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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T30 BUSMOT history

T30 BUS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 310,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
310,432 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
14,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 BUS was last recorded at 310,432 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
310,430 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
14,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 310,432 miles
  • 2025 – 300,378 miles
  • 2024 – 285,971 miles
  • 2023 – 272,499 miles
  • 2022 – 264,761 miles
  • 2021 – 259,848 miles
  • 2019 – 254,610 miles
  • 2018 – 235,908 miles
  • 2017 – 216,692 miles
  • 2016 – 201,687 miles
  • 2015 – 184,696 miles
  • 2014 – 165,092 miles
  • 2013 – 138,514 miles
  • 2012 – 110,136 miles
  • 2010 – 84,724 miles
  • 2009 – 71,149 miles
  • 2008 – 53,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass310,432 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pad light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass310,432 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    310,432 miles
    Test number
    347386501108
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail310,430 miles (+10,052)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,430 miles
    Test number
    469829569633
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking in to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass300,378 miles (+14,407)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    300,378 miles
    Test number
    851846098270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass285,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    285,971 miles
    Test number
    362643856889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on dash

  5. Fail285,964 miles (+13,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,964 miles
    Test number
    455398116059
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on dash

  6. Pass272,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    272,499 miles
    Test number
    587265796708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  7. Fail272,444 miles (+7,683)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,444 miles
    Test number
    869735856159
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  8. Pass264,761 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    264,761 miles
    Test number
    910403085770
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash

  9. Fail264,760 miles (+4,912)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,760 miles
    Test number
    963312308634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash

  10. Pass259,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    259,848 miles
    Test number
    752374166560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail259,848 miles (+5,238)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,848 miles
    Test number
    200710201568
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached to sill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass254,610 miles (+18,702)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    254,610 miles
    Test number
    430879243064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass235,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    235,908 miles
    Test number
    943923448950
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear auxilary bracket touching rear anti-roll bar

  14. Fail235,908 miles (+19,216)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,908 miles
    Test number
    274341861604
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear auxilary bracket touching rear anti-roll bar

  15. Pass216,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    216,692 miles
    Test number
    631178941079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail216,692 miles (+15,005)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,692 miles
    Test number
    412845169622
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass201,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    201,687 miles
    Test number
    436922763684
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail201,687 miles (+16,991)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,687 miles
    Test number
    543509144357
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass184,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    184,696 miles
    Test number
    485207715102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail184,696 miles (+19,604)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,696 miles
    Test number
    225057915419
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass165,092 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    165,092 miles
    Test number
    978797824195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  22. Fail165,092 miles (+26,578)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,092 miles
    Test number
    907657224118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  23. Pass138,514 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    228758823461
    • NoteAdvance movement in engine /gearbox when clutch lifted poss mount unable to see due to engine covers fitted needs attention asap
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteLarge stone chip in windscreen just on limit been repaired
    • NoteN/s headlight aim on lower limit

  24. Fail138,514 miles (+28,378)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    279638023183
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvance movement in engine /gearbox when clutch lifted poss mount unable to see due to engine covers fitted needs attention asap
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteLarge stone chip in windscreen just on limit been repaired
    • NoteN/s headlight aim on lower limit

  25. Pass110,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    226009822478
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436080331189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight wear/play in o/s/f anti roll bar link joint.

  27. Pass84,724 miles (+13,575)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,724 miles
    Test number
    262553730458
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePAS pipe bracket snapped
    • NoteSlight play in n/s drop link

  28. Pass71,149 miles (+18,046)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    803311629179
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside mirror casing damaged

  29. Pass53,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    481020128107
    • NoteO/s mirror casing damaged

  30. Fail53,103 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    220429518465
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s mirror casing damaged

Questions about T30 BUS

Does T30 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 BUS is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 BUS?
The MOT on T30 BUS is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 BUS done?
T30 BUS was recorded at 310,432 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 14,328 miles a year.
Has T30 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 BUS has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T30 BUS 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 T30 BUS find?
T30 BUS passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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