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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T4 BGFMOT history

T4 BGF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,221 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BGF was last recorded at 146,221 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2026: 146,216 miles, lower than 147,300 miles on 21 Mar 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,216 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,221 miles
  • 2025 – 147,300 miles
  • 2024 – 145,175 miles
  • 2023 – 142,959 miles
  • 2022 – 140,425 miles
  • 2021 – 136,502 miles
  • 2019 – 136,345 miles
  • 2018 – 135,905 miles
  • 2017 – 135,284 miles
  • 2012 – 126,107 miles
  • 2011 – 119,366 miles
  • 2010 – 109,404 miles
  • 2009 – 103,125 miles
  • 2007 – 98,287 miles
  • 2006 – 94,170 miles
  • 2005 – 93,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,221 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,221 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,221 miles
    Test number
    230700872296
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail146,216 miles (-1,084)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    581714391685
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass147,300 miles (+2,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,300 miles
    Test number
    486246562766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass145,175 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    595805766458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,959 miles (+2,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,959 miles
    Test number
    444863586042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded

  6. Pass140,425 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,425 miles
    Test number
    693244082293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,502 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,502 miles
    Test number
    808278632198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,345 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    968210931799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,905 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,905 miles
    Test number
    881252235787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,284 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,284 miles
    Test number
    897897095488
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail135,278 miles (+9,171)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,278 miles
    Test number
    956876786026
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking TO REAR (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass126,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    805824622094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,107 miles (+6,741)8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    955383222058
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBrake warning light is on on dash
    • NotePassengers front door lock itself when shutting
    • NotePassengers mirror missing
    • NoteWater leak from engine

  14. Pass119,366 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    119,366 miles
    Test number
    379858711003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,364 miles (+9,960)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    649497811076
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass109,404 miles (+6,279)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    910792820077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake balance front a bit high
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play steering mounts bushes

  17. Pass103,125 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    194103229405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHorn only just loud enough

  18. Fail103,124 miles (+4,837)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    951322829070
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHorn only just loud enough

  19. Pass98,287 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    483175437248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,266 miles (+4,096)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    323952037239
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass94,170 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,170 miles
    Test number
    822965616234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    723791235210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T4 BGF

Does T4 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BGF is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BGF?
The MOT on T4 BGF is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BGF done?
T4 BGF was recorded at 146,221 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has T4 BGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BGF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 BGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 BGF find?
T4 BGF passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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