
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T4 BMUMOT history
T4 BMU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 202,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 202,555 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 9 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 BMU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 BMU was last recorded at 202,555 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 6,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 195,865 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,690 miles
- Average per year
- 3,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 202,555 miles
- 2025 – 195,865 miles
- 2024 – 195,822 miles
- 2023 – 194,409 miles
- 2022 – 194,381 miles
- 2021 – 183,257 miles
- 2020 – 179,930 miles
- 2019 – 177,764 miles
- 2018 – 174,360 miles
- 2017 – 172,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,555 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 202,555 miles
- Test number
- 413664286352
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Fail202,555 miles (+6,690)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,555 miles
- Test number
- 562559427203
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Pass195,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 195,865 miles
- Test number
- 324116680146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,865 miles (+43)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,865 miles
- Test number
- 924398803484
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass195,822 miles (+1,413)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 195,822 miles
- Test number
- 363505843942
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal
Pass194,409 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 194,409 miles
- Test number
- 168243729330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,405 miles (+7)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,405 miles
- Test number
- 355769602474
- MajorCentral Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling Track rod end fouling wheel on full lock left (2.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage fouling Track rod end fouling wheel on full lock right (2.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure Fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail194,398 miles (+17)1 dangerous6 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,398 miles
- Test number
- 257437583996
- DangerousOffside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected lock nut loose, steering arm moving (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively all towbar mounting and components corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Fail194,381 miles (+11,124)2 dangerous5 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,381 miles
- Test number
- 341893144243
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.76/m (plate limit 0.8/m) (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorElectrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Battery positive terminal cover missing. (4.11 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips less than 10mm within swept area and Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass183,257 miles (+3,327)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 183,257 miles
- Test number
- 408240717979
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,930 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 179,930 miles
- Test number
- 918091284215
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail179,928 miles (+2,164)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,928 miles
- Test number
- 983731252949
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,764 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 177,764 miles
- Test number
- 894290423371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,758 miles (+3,398)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,758 miles
- Test number
- 748548402260
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,360 miles (+1,903)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 174,360 miles
- Test number
- 697025919394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 172,457 miles
- Test number
- 170281182004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 BMU
- Does T4 BMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BMU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 BMU?
- The MOT on T4 BMU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 BMU done?
- T4 BMU was recorded at 202,555 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
- Has T4 BMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 BMU has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T4 BMU 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 BMU find?
- T4 BMU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining.
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