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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T4 BDEMOT history

T4 BDE is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 311,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
311,652 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
13,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BDE was last recorded at 311,652 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
311,652 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 311,652 miles
  • 2025 – 301,197 miles
  • 2024 – 288,689 miles
  • 2023 – 278,293 miles
  • 2022 – 268,652 miles
  • 2021 – 262,136 miles
  • 2020 – 254,490 miles
  • 2019 – 241,536 miles
  • 2017 – 231,600 miles
  • 2016 – 216,411 miles
  • 2015 – 195,320 miles
  • 2014 – 178,232 miles
  • 2013 – 158,239 miles
  • 2012 – 139,106 miles
  • 2011 – 120,915 miles
  • 2010 – 99,552 miles
  • 2009 – 81,471 miles
  • 2008 – 69,774 miles
  • 2007 – 52,580 miles
  • 2006 – 42,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass311,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth wiper arm mounts badly wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front chassis outriggers corroded, not within a prescribed areaRecorded 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass311,652 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    311,652 miles
    Test number
    492692769862
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper arm mounts badly worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front chassis outriggers corroded, not within a prescribed area

  2. Fail311,652 miles (+10,455)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,652 miles
    Test number
    523230042144
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper arm mounts badly worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front chassis outriggers corroded, not within a prescribed area

  3. Pass301,197 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    301,197 miles
    Test number
    942769039801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail301,192 miles (+12,503)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,192 miles
    Test number
    623415283992
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass288,689 miles (+219)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    288,689 miles
    Test number
    659378205656
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail288,470 miles (+10,177)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,470 miles
    Test number
    840284652618
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not checked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass278,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    278,293 miles
    Test number
    235285810208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail278,293 miles (+9,641)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,293 miles
    Test number
    751964661568
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass268,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    268,652 miles
    Test number
    355134898792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail268,652 miles (+6,516)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,652 miles
    Test number
    862412606027
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass262,136 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    262,136 miles
    Test number
    291224055987
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail262,135 miles (+7,645)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,135 miles
    Test number
    488620786072
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass254,490 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    254,490 miles
    Test number
    259275165471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail254,384 miles (+12,848)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,384 miles
    Test number
    109687432455
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass241,536 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    241,536 miles
    Test number
    711096373487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail241,525 miles (+9,925)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,525 miles
    Test number
    976494769193
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass231,600 miles (+15,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    231,600 miles
    Test number
    923926802708
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable worn

  18. Pass216,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    216,411 miles
    Test number
    889462879968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail216,411 miles (+21,091)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,411 miles
    Test number
    206859423807
    • FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass195,320 miles (+17,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    195,320 miles
    Test number
    564630167059
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass178,232 miles (+19,993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    178,232 miles
    Test number
    918543154301
    • NoteExhaust back box has slight leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack ends

  22. Pass158,239 miles (+19,133)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    158,239 miles
    Test number
    878078143310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,106 miles (+18,191)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    659254932362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass120,915 miles (+21,363)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,915 miles
    Test number
    498067131306
    • NoteBoth inner steering rack ends slight play
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  25. Pass99,552 miles (+18,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,552 miles
    Test number
    400342640366
    • NoteN/S/R bump stop insecure

  26. Pass81,471 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,471 miles
    Test number
    330554449304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail81,471 miles (+11,697)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,471 miles
    Test number
    181432449385
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass69,774 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,774 miles
    Test number
    313307938335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,289 miles (+13,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,289 miles
    Test number
    144135928027
    • NoteO/s/f tyre split in side wall

  30. Pass52,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    271962197013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail52,580 miles (+10,370)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    164372697041
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice both rear suspension air bags
    • NoteAdvice n/s/f tyre low on tread and out of shape
    • NoteAdvice one of two top side lights inoprative

  32. Pass42,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    344474446103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BDE

Does T4 BDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BDE is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BDE?
The MOT on T4 BDE is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BDE done?
T4 BDE was recorded at 311,652 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 13,413 miles a year.
Has T4 BDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BDE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 BDE 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 T4 BDE find?
T4 BDE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker top mount; both wiper arm mounts badly worn, and 2 more.

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