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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T30 FBSMOT history

T30 FBS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
195,527 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 FBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T30 FBS was last recorded at 195,527 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 8,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,099 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,428 miles
Average per year
8,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,527 miles
  • 2025 – 187,099 miles
  • 2024 – 176,466 miles
  • 2023 – 170,657 miles
  • 2022 – 164,018 miles
  • 2021 – 155,542 miles
  • 2020 – 149,474 miles
  • 2019 – 144,406 miles
  • 2018 – 138,744 miles
  • 2017 – 129,695 miles
  • 2016 – 120,533 miles
  • 2015 – 111,327 miles
  • 2014 – 101,188 miles
  • 2013 – 91,585 miles
  • 2012 – 82,500 miles
  • 2011 – 72,228 miles
  • 2010 – 58,922 miles
  • 2009 – 48,370 miles
  • 2008 – 38,395 miles
  • 2007 – 29,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,527 miles
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,527 miles (+8,428)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,527 miles
    Test number
    467012149932
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass187,099 miles (+775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,099 miles
    Test number
    864527563543
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail186,324 miles (+9,858)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,324 miles
    Test number
    298543676219
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass176,466 miles (+5,809)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,466 miles
    Test number
    964456801908
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass170,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,657 miles
    Test number
    423100420196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,651 miles (+6,633)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,651 miles
    Test number
    631460273194
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass164,018 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    164,018 miles
    Test number
    970641515909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,542 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,542 miles
    Test number
    378935121623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,474 miles
    Test number
    599077586215
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to flatbed structure not insecure at time of testing

  10. Fail149,472 miles (+5,066)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,472 miles
    Test number
    362123263307
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to flatbed structure not insecure at time of testing

  11. Pass144,406 miles (+5,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,406 miles
    Test number
    862610137736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to flat bed structure

  12. Pass138,744 miles (+9,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    746704223052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass129,695 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,695 miles
    Test number
    983460775115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail129,695 miles (+9,162)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,695 miles
    Test number
    482509009360
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass120,533 miles (+9,206)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    641221890838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass111,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,327 miles
    Test number
    808495295123
    • NoteCorrosion to metal on flatbed unit

  17. Fail111,327 miles (+10,139)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,327 miles
    Test number
    978074095164
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to metal on flatbed unit

  18. Pass101,188 miles (+9,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,188 miles
    Test number
    407131994116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,585 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    806840813293
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail91,585 miles (+9,085)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    887700813273
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass82,500 miles (+10,272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    378245602461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,228 miles (+13,306)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,228 miles
    Test number
    776953211270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    270606190162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,922 miles (+10,552)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    240086090472
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass48,370 miles (+9,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,370 miles
    Test number
    471588909245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass38,395 miles (+9,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    910120628238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail29,293 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    380008517464
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass29,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    743778917238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 FBS

Does T30 FBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 FBS expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 FBS?
The MOT on T30 FBS expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 FBS done?
T30 FBS was recorded at 195,527 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 8,735 miles a year.
Has T30 FBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 FBS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T30 FBS 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 FBS find?
T30 FBS failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear; nearside rear position lamp not working; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear, and 9 more.

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