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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T4 BFMMOT history

T4 BFM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
205,270 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BFM was last recorded at 205,270 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 8,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,153 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,117 miles
Average per year
5,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,270 miles
  • 2025 – 197,153 miles
  • 2024 – 194,218 miles
  • 2023 – 190,545 miles
  • 2022 – 185,495 miles
  • 2021 – 180,731 miles
  • 2020 – 175,375 miles
  • 2019 – 172,236 miles
  • 2018 – 170,101 miles
  • 2017 – 167,536 miles
  • 2016 – 165,051 miles
  • 2015 – 160,178 miles
  • 2014 – 157,370 miles
  • 2013 – 156,575 miles
  • 2012 – 154,802 miles
  • 2011 – 152,251 miles
  • 2009 – 147,045 miles
  • 2008 – 137,415 miles
  • 2007 – 127,864 miles
  • 2006 – 92,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,270 miles (+8,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    205,270 miles
    Test number
    400522173776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,153 miles (+2,935)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    197,153 miles
    Test number
    257869342998
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass194,218 miles (+3,673)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    194,218 miles
    Test number
    621051671993
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass190,545 miles (+5,050)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    190,545 miles
    Test number
    209114362811
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass185,495 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,495 miles
    Test number
    774658116928
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass180,731 miles (+5,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,731 miles
    Test number
    908121941063
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass175,375 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,375 miles
    Test number
    312941469030
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass172,236 miles (+2,135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    172,236 miles
    Test number
    565050540321
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass170,101 miles (+2,565)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,101 miles
    Test number
    129979932715
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass167,536 miles (+2,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,536 miles
    Test number
    568500891389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass165,051 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,051 miles
    Test number
    303424549992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,178 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,178 miles
    Test number
    359111736240
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass160,178 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,178 miles
    Test number
    796806558019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass157,370 miles (+795)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    157,370 miles
    Test number
    778992304270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash on

  15. Pass156,575 miles (+1,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    156,575 miles
    Test number
    175977123220
    • NoteO/s/f tyrecutnot to cords

  16. Fail154,802 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,802 miles
    Test number
    226644232258
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass154,802 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    154,802 miles
    Test number
    717664232299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail152,251 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,251 miles
    Test number
    225738561089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass152,251 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    152,251 miles
    Test number
    826618161036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,045 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    147,045 miles
    Test number
    310230259319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail147,018 miles (+9,603)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,018 miles
    Test number
    321368939323
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in off side rear and off side front tyre side walls

  22. Pass137,415 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    137,415 miles
    Test number
    143167318349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,413 miles (+9,549)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    753835218332
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass127,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    127,864 miles
    Test number
    394839107301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail127,864 miles (+35,019)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,864 miles
    Test number
    921749407319
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

  26. Pass92,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    302039456408
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Fail92,845 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    531079756254
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Questions about T4 BFM

Does T4 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BFM is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BFM?
The MOT on T4 BFM is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BFM done?
T4 BFM was recorded at 205,270 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,795 miles a year.
Has T4 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BFM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T4 BFM 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 BFM find?
T4 BFM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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