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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass128,994 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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)
  3. Pass127,270 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,270 miles
    Test number
    504120565198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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))
  10. Pass98,585 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,585 miles
    Test number
    376287017269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass83,125 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    237695054171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass70,159 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    984651140095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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
  26. Pass66,892 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    454693108392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,152 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    482067397279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,896 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    660486676256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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