Volkswagen Transporter
Black and Orange · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T30 SBLMOT history
T30 SBL is a black and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 320,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 320,937 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,856 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T30 SBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black and Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T30 SBL was last recorded at 320,937 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 315,254 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,683 miles
- Average per year
- 11,856 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 320,937 miles
- 2025 – 315,254 miles
- 2024 – 307,830 miles
- 2023 – 299,257 miles
- 2022 – 292,138 miles
- 2021 – 288,043 miles
- 2020 – 279,085 miles
- 2019 – 275,033 miles
- 2018 – 269,146 miles
- 2017 – 263,519 miles
- 2016 – 260,212 miles
- 2015 – 255,290 miles
- 2014 – 247,411 miles
- 2013 – 243,077 miles
- 2012 – 228,423 miles
- 2011 – 201,947 miles
- 2010 – 172,742 miles
- 2009 – 148,941 miles
- 2008 – 124,144 miles
- 2007 – 95,607 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass320,937 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking
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.
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass320,937 miles (+5,683)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 320,937 miles
- Test number
- 673937960673
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking
Pass315,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 315,254 miles
- Test number
- 248982942716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail315,254 miles (+7,424)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,254 miles
- Test number
- 449515138152
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass307,830 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 307,830 miles
- Test number
- 252209058742
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Fail307,817 miles (+8,560)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,817 miles
- Test number
- 458722934435
- DangerousFront Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Pass299,257 miles (+7,119)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 299,257 miles
- Test number
- 250463269375
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass292,138 miles (+4,095)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 292,138 miles
- Test number
- 579257898640
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass288,043 miles (+8,958)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 288,043 miles
- Test number
- 214910037382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass279,085 miles (+4,052)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 279,085 miles
- Test number
- 214260672882
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust outer skin rusty
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass275,033 miles (+5,887)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 275,033 miles
- Test number
- 561241721603
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
Pass269,146 miles (+5,627)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 269,146 miles
- Test number
- 588292707505
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen stone chip zone B
Pass263,519 miles (+3,307)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 263,519 miles
- Test number
- 773892469874
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencers deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass260,212 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 260,212 miles
- Test number
- 596883371273
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail260,188 miles (+4,898)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,188 miles
- Test number
- 859377892493
- DangerousElectrical wiring inadequately supported power cable in the engine bay area resting on the gearbox selectors (1.9.2a)
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay (1.9.2a)
- FailureHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass255,290 miles (+7,879)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 255,290 miles
- Test number
- 463879161937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass247,411 miles (+4,334)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 247,411 miles
- Test number
- 467957074207
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Fail243,077 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,077 miles
- Test number
- 118416873212
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass243,077 miles (+14,654)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 243,077 miles
- Test number
- 267056373270
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass228,423 miles (+26,476)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 228,423 miles
- Test number
- 238016062275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass201,947 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 201,947 miles
- Test number
- 199927861253
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail201,947 miles (+29,205)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,947 miles
- Test number
- 698877861297
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail172,742 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,742 miles
- Test number
- 451801060216
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass172,742 miles (+23,801)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 172,742 miles
- Test number
- 752071960203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,941 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 148,941 miles
- Test number
- 540862679267
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut noted in offside rear tyre tread
- NotePower steering pipe insecure
Fail148,941 miles (+24,797)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,941 miles
- Test number
- 964949669202
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePower steering pipe insecure
Pass124,144 miles (+28,537)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 124,144 miles
- Test number
- 523986178249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 95,607 miles
- Test number
- 333557977292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T30 SBL
- Does T30 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 SBL is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T30 SBL?
- The MOT on T30 SBL is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T30 SBL done?
- T30 SBL was recorded at 320,937 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 11,856 miles a year.
- Has T30 SBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T30 SBL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T30 SBL 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 SBL find?
- T30 SBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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