
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T447 BSBMOT history
T447 BSB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 128,994 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T447 BSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T447 BSB was last recorded at 128,994 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,921 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 73 miles
- Average per year
- 3,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,994 miles
- 2025 – 128,921 miles
- 2024 – 127,270 miles
- 2023 – 126,884 miles
- 2022 – 121,104 miles
- 2020 – 115,551 miles
- 2019 – 109,126 miles
- 2018 – 103,526 miles
- 2017 – 98,585 miles
- 2016 – 94,303 miles
- 2015 – 89,487 miles
- 2014 – 83,125 miles
- 2013 – 79,588 miles
- 2012 – 76,185 miles
- 2011 – 73,357 miles
- 2010 – 70,159 miles
- 2009 – 69,672 miles
- 2008 – 66,892 miles
- 2007 – 62,152 miles
- 2006 – 54,896 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front door check strap missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,994 miles (+73)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 128,994 miles
- Test number
- 515835363986
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,921 miles (+1,651)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,921 miles
- Test number
- 332600608066
- MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk inner /outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass127,270 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 127,270 miles
- Test number
- 504120565198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,170 miles (+286)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,170 miles
- Test number
- 858250885227
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body has an unsafe modification door mirror (6.2.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Body has an unsafe modification door mirror (6.2.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,884 miles (+5,780)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 126,884 miles
- Test number
- 512823498471
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe has slight rust
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front cv gator leaking slightly
- AdvisorySlight rust on power steering pipes
- AdvisorySome rust on under body
Pass121,104 miles (+5,553)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 121,104 miles
- Test number
- 201447235172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill has been covered in under sill
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill has been covered in under sill
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill has been covered in under sill
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill has been covered in under sill
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,551 miles (+6,425)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 115,551 miles
- Test number
- 401476365248
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHorn slightly weak
- AdvisoryInner and outer sill areas corroded
Pass109,126 miles (+5,600)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 109,126 miles
- Test number
- 574734174215
- AdvisoryFront underside of vehicle contaminated & oily.
- AdvisoryFuel leak off pipes damp.
- AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes corroding.
- AdvisorySmell of fuel present under bonnet.
Pass103,526 miles (+4,941)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 103,526 miles
- Test number
- 331489992943
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,585 miles (+4,282)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 98,585 miles
- Test number
- 376287017269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,303 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 94,303 miles
- Test number
- 871826113142
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap missing
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail94,213 miles (+4,726)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,213 miles
- Test number
- 920061226419
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap missing
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass89,487 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 89,487 miles
- Test number
- 416748015282
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteMinor leak of ps fluid from rack
- NoteMovement in front arb bushes
- NoteMovement in front arb link bushes
Fail89,481 miles (+6,356)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,481 miles
- Test number
- 928104005294
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteMinor leak of ps fluid from rack
- NoteMovement in front arb bushes
- NoteMovement in front arb link bushes
Pass83,125 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 83,125 miles
- Test number
- 237695054171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,118 miles (+3,530)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,118 miles
- Test number
- 248908644139
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass79,588 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 79,588 miles
- Test number
- 879577033153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail79,583 miles (+3,398)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,583 miles
- Test number
- 208696123472
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,185 miles (+158)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 76,185 miles
- Test number
- 545753202199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail76,027 miles (+2,670)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,027 miles
- Test number
- 806840092012
- FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,357 miles (+1)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,357 miles
- Test number
- 576504471027
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Fail73,356 miles (+3,197)5 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,356 miles
- Test number
- 309751061062
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass70,159 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 70,159 miles
- Test number
- 984651140095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,150 miles (+478)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,150 miles
- Test number
- 120482930478
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Fail69,672 miles (+2,780)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,672 miles
- Test number
- 153108009371
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteMetal brake pipes starting to show slight corrosion in places
- NoteO/s/f brake flexi hose perished slightly
Pass66,892 miles (+4,740)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 66,892 miles
- Test number
- 454693108392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,152 miles (+7,256)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,152 miles
- Test number
- 482067397279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,896 miles (+304)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 54,896 miles
- Test number
- 660486676256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,592 miles11 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,592 miles
- Test number
- 722720036227
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T447 BSB
- Does T447 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 BSB is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T447 BSB?
- The MOT on T447 BSB is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T447 BSB done?
- T447 BSB was recorded at 128,994 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
- Has T447 BSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T447 BSB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T447 BSB 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 T447 BSB find?
- T447 BSB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole.; offside rear brake hose slightly twisted, and 2 more.
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