
Volkswagen Transporter
Purple and Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T4 BFXMOT history
T4 BFX is a purple and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,930 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 121,930 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,206 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 BFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 BFX was last recorded at 121,930 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 4,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Sept 2017: 95,903 miles, lower than 216,617 miles on 26 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,565 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,365 miles
- Average per year
- 3,206 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,930 miles
- 2025 – 117,565 miles
- 2024 – 114,891 miles
- 2023 – 114,499 miles
- 2022 – 113,444 miles
- 2021 – 110,445 miles
- 2020 – 108,049 miles
- 2018 – 102,818 miles
- 2017 – 95,903 miles
- 2016 – 216,617 miles
- 2015 – 197,405 miles
- 2014 – 174,696 miles
- 2013 – 155,152 miles
- 2012 – 132,712 miles
- 2011 – 106,334 miles
- 2010 – 89,173 miles
- 2009 – 68,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll springs loose when jacked up
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to back
- AdvisoryTop brake lights not working
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.
Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Fluid leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,930 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 121,930 miles
- Test number
- 391048359354
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll springs loose when jacked up
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to back
- AdvisoryTop brake lights not working
Fail121,930 miles (+4,365)7 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,930 miles
- Test number
- 548963120048
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight coated in residue (4.1.2 (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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight coated in residue (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll springs loose when jacked up
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to back
- AdvisoryTop brake lights not working
Pass117,565 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 117,565 miles
- Test number
- 570869708699
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail117,565 miles (+2,674)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,565 miles
- Test number
- 503945351300
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass114,891 miles (+392)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 114,891 miles
- Test number
- 397187905283
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lamp units have products on their lenses but doesnt seriously reduce light
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass114,499 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 114,499 miles
- Test number
- 124383027277
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lamp units have products on their lenses but doesnt seriously reduce light output
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Fail114,494 miles (+9)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,494 miles
- Test number
- 355336690181
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lamp units have products on their lenses but doesnt seriously reduce light output
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Fail114,485 miles (+1,041)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,485 miles
- Test number
- 176909382146
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lamp units have products on their lenses but doesnt seriously reduce light output
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass113,444 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 113,444 miles
- Test number
- 898991960036
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps have products on their lenses but doesnt seriously reduce light output
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Fail113,444 miles (+2,999)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,444 miles
- Test number
- 959500727024
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps have products on their lenses but doesnt seriously reduce light output
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass110,445 miles (+2,396)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 110,445 miles
- Test number
- 640667647831
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps have products on their lenses but doesnt seriously reduce light output
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass108,049 miles (+5,231)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 108,049 miles
- Test number
- 884287690769
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps have a product on their lenses but doesnt effect the light output
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted to front and rear axles
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,818 miles (+24)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 102,818 miles
- Test number
- 316809959323
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps have products on their lenses but not adverseley affecting light output
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted to front and rear axles when they should be the same size
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,794 miles (+6,891)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,794 miles
- Test number
- 123521877909
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps have products on their lenses but not adverseley affecting light output
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted to front and rear axles when they should be the same size
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,903 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 95,903 miles
- Test number
- 795921442285
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps covered with mesh deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Sill repaired
Fail95,903 miles (-120,714)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,903 miles
- Test number
- 420167089605
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryAll front and rear lamps covered with mesh deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Sill repaired
Pass216,617 miles (+19,212)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 216,617 miles
- Test number
- 777183324323
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but no leaks
Pass197,405 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 197,405 miles
- Test number
- 134967006273
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail197,405 miles (+22,709)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,405 miles
- Test number
- 729931754876
- FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass174,696 miles (+19,544)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 174,696 miles
- Test number
- 335125954432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,152 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 155,152 miles
- Test number
- 538692343261
- NoteRear exhaust section outer skin starting to corrode
Fail155,152 miles (+22,440)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,152 miles
- Test number
- 707342543205
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhaust section outer skin starting to corrode
Pass132,712 miles (+26,378)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 132,712 miles
- Test number
- 759978652224
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSmall lense repair n/s/r light
Fail106,334 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,334 miles
- Test number
- 499116931252
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/S/R Light lens damaged
Pass106,334 miles (+17,161)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 106,334 miles
- Test number
- 507996731227
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/S/R Light lens damaged
Pass89,173 miles (+21,169)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 89,173 miles
- Test number
- 493450150294
- NoteFront number plate backing comimg off
Pass68,004 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,004 miles
- Test number
- 823087859242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T4 BFX
- Does T4 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BFX is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 BFX?
- The MOT on T4 BFX is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 BFX done?
- T4 BFX was recorded at 121,930 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,206 miles a year.
- Has T4 BFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 BFX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T4 BFX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T4 BFX find?
- T4 BFX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 13 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 10 more.
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