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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

T4 BPNMOT history

T4 BPN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
172,139 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BPN was last recorded at 172,139 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2018: 79,428 miles, lower than 88,354 miles on 1 Mar 2017.
  • 18 Feb 2019: 72,851 miles, lower than 79,439 miles on 24 Feb 2018.

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
172,134 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,139 miles
  • 2022 – 79,467 miles
  • 2020 – 75,386 miles
  • 2019 – 72,881 miles
  • 2018 – 79,439 miles
  • 2017 – 88,354 miles
  • 2016 – 86,673 miles
  • 2015 – 84,584 miles
  • 2014 – 82,906 miles
  • 2013 – 80,774 miles
  • 2012 – 79,282 miles
  • 2011 – 76,343 miles
  • 2010 – 70,607 miles
  • 2009 – 63,608 miles
  • 2008 – 59,063 miles
  • 2007 – 51,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,139 miles
  • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,139 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,139 miles
    Test number
    730183842556
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail172,134 miles (+92,667)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,134 miles
    Test number
    228986127092
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass79,467 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    105904478673
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail79,462 miles (+4,076)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    586880156175
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass75,386 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    814840035054
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail75,380 miles (+2,499)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    584221767248
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,881 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    481001524715
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail72,851 miles (-6,588)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    112338340926
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass79,439 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    721134270720
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearing excessive advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearing excessive (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear body mountings corroded in places throughout
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored bottom right

  10. Fail79,428 miles (-8,926)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    648591756546
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearing excessive advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearing excessive (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear body mountings corroded in places throughout
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored bottom right

  11. Pass88,354 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    741442010483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside chassis rail
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Fail88,333 miles (+1,660)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    128710388712
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside chassis rail
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass86,673 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    851777061866
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner rack play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f door shut, corroded and holed

  14. Fail86,629 miles (+2,045)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,629 miles
    Test number
    692141931493
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner rack play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f door shut, corroded and holed

  15. Pass84,584 miles (+1,678)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,584 miles
    Test number
    495518755021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  16. Pass82,906 miles (+2,132)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    408997694006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass80,774 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    408215193047
    • NoteSee previous test for advisories

  18. Fail80,750 miles (+1,468)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    538812493027
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NotePlay in both inner rack joints

  19. Pass79,282 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    228514392039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,232 miles (+2,889)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    998154482040
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake cable fouling on exhaust
    • NoteSlight play both inner steering rack joints

  21. Pass76,343 miles (+82)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    448142681093
    • NoteEngine noise
    • NoteNearside deoor mirror cracked
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front steering arms advice change
    • NoteScratches to windscreen

  22. Fail76,261 miles (+5,654)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,261 miles
    Test number
    648978071093
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine noise
    • NoteNearside deoor mirror cracked
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front steering arms advice change
    • NoteScratches to windscreen

  23. Pass70,607 miles (+46)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,607 miles
    Test number
    353438020107
    • NoteExhaust blow from cat/centre
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking and cuts in sidewall
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack advice change

  24. Fail70,561 miles (+6,953)9 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    220265820193
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteExhaust blow from cat/centre
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking and cuts in sidewall
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack advice change

  25. Pass63,608 miles (+4,545)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    561620899088
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cuts in sidewall
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside steering arms/rack

  26. Pass59,063 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    122376258482
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

  27. Fail59,063 miles (+7,668)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    814886358045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a nail in shoulder of tyre cuts in sidewall and getting close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

  28. Pass51,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    550236347070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,395 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    234486547070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about T4 BPN

Does T4 BPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 BPN expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 BPN?
The MOT on T4 BPN expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 BPN done?
T4 BPN was recorded at 172,139 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has T4 BPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BPN has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 BPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 BPN find?
T4 BPN passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects: brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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