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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T4 BFNMOT history

T4 BFN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 285,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
285,790 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BFN was last recorded at 285,790 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,787 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 285,790 miles
  • 2024 – 277,380 miles
  • 2023 – 271,041 miles
  • 2022 – 262,870 miles
  • 2021 – 259,868 miles
  • 2019 – 258,609 miles
  • 2018 – 255,099 miles
  • 2017 – 246,462 miles
  • 2016 – 234,298 miles
  • 2015 – 230,826 miles
  • 2014 – 223,649 miles
  • 2013 – 222,119 miles
  • 2012 – 221,768 miles
  • 2011 – 217,754 miles
  • 2010 – 215,376 miles
  • 2009 – 196,648 miles
  • 2008 – 148,287 miles
  • 2007 – 113,470 miles
  • 2006 – 73,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,790 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,790 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    285,790 miles
    Test number
    133654846464
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail285,787 miles (+8,407)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,787 miles
    Test number
    131522417866
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass277,380 miles (+6,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    277,380 miles
    Test number
    792525271910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass271,041 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    271,041 miles
    Test number
    410934752489
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail271,038 miles (+8,168)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,038 miles
    Test number
    169955856642
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass262,870 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    262,870 miles
    Test number
    383822069252
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Fail262,758 miles (+2,890)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,758 miles
    Test number
    802994763611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass259,868 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    259,868 miles
    Test number
    343708850309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass258,609 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    258,609 miles
    Test number
    317442536887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass255,099 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    255,099 miles
    Test number
    282848440165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass246,462 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    246,462 miles
    Test number
    957274710770
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail246,451 miles (+70)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,451 miles
    Test number
    993354327140
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail246,381 miles (+12,083)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,381 miles
    Test number
    688700527461
    • FailureEmissions not tested Dus to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst pipe broken to next section (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Various objects hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Very bad at front end

  14. Pass234,298 miles (+3,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    234,298 miles
    Test number
    810744427847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail230,826 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,826 miles
    Test number
    216223615475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass230,826 miles (+7,177)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    230,826 miles
    Test number
    269953715481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass223,649 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    223,649 miles
    Test number
    535999924124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass222,119 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    222,119 miles
    Test number
    618362503167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass221,768 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    221,768 miles
    Test number
    228162432428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail221,734 miles (+3,980)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,734 miles
    Test number
    447255022177
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass217,754 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    217,754 miles
    Test number
    937771511164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail215,376 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,376 miles
    Test number
    244752730224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash [all brakes new]

  23. Pass215,376 miles (+18,728)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    215,376 miles
    Test number
    980782530213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash [all brakes new]

  24. Fail196,648 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,648 miles
    Test number
    562742789039
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass196,648 miles (+48,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    196,648 miles
    Test number
    643822189014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass148,287 miles (+34,817)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    148,287 miles
    Test number
    250335268033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  27. Pass113,470 miles (+40,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    113,470 miles
    Test number
    221351477091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,208 miles
    Test number
    954977286036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BFN

Does T4 BFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 BFN expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 BFN?
The MOT on T4 BFN expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 BFN done?
T4 BFN was recorded at 285,790 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 10,898 miles a year.
Has T4 BFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BFN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 BFN 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 BFN find?
T4 BFN passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 2 more.

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