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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T4 BUPMOT history

T4 BUP is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 261,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
261,120 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BUP was last recorded at 261,120 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2010: 21,273 miles, lower than 200,519 miles on 19 Mar 2009.

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
257,081 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,039 miles
Average per year
5,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 261,120 miles
  • 2024 – 257,081 miles
  • 2023 – 247,991 miles
  • 2022 – 244,784 miles
  • 2020 – 243,604 miles
  • 2019 – 241,477 miles
  • 2018 – 239,107 miles
  • 2017 – 236,384 miles
  • 2016 – 234,179 miles
  • 2014 – 232,329 miles
  • 2013 – 231,832 miles
  • 2012 – 230,076 miles
  • 2011 – 226,316 miles
  • 2010 – 21,273 miles
  • 2009 – 200,519 miles
  • 2007 – 181,561 miles
  • 2006 – 168,814 miles
  • 2005 – 154,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,120 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,120 miles (+4,039)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    261,120 miles
    Test number
    744158699418
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass257,081 miles (+9,090)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    257,081 miles
    Test number
    159499997200
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass247,991 miles (+3,207)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    247,991 miles
    Test number
    759380298577
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass244,784 miles (+1,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    244,784 miles
    Test number
    197774115745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass243,604 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    243,604 miles
    Test number
    117412924887
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column u/j stiff

  6. Fail243,603 miles (+2,126)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,603 miles
    Test number
    620456314119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play notchy (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass241,477 miles (+2,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    241,477 miles
    Test number
    199789307793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmits smoke
    • AdvisorySteering notchy

  8. Pass239,107 miles (+2,723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    239,107 miles
    Test number
    361718741242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEmits smoke

  9. Pass236,384 miles (+2,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    236,384 miles
    Test number
    346690065351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEmits blue smoke
    • AdvisorySteering u/j rough

  10. Pass234,179 miles (+1,850)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    234,179 miles
    Test number
    102277829488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and badly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight u/j slightly seized (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering wheel loose

  11. Pass232,329 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    232,329 miles
    Test number
    825853484227
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail232,329 miles (+497)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,329 miles
    Test number
    919323384237
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass231,832 miles (+12)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    231,832 miles
    Test number
    535520603254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorating/cracking
    • NoteSmall deep cut offside front tyre and wearing outer edge
    • NoteSmall deep cut offside rear tyre

  14. Fail231,820 miles (+1,744)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,820 miles
    Test number
    257423383454
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

  15. Pass230,076 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    230,076 miles
    Test number
    127440982135
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail230,064 miles (+3,748)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,064 miles
    Test number
    348831472147
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass226,316 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    226,316 miles
    Test number
    596195561124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteIncorrect brake hose fitted to offside front of vehicle

  18. Fail226,306 miles (+205,033)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,306 miles
    Test number
    918061361168
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass21,273 miles (-179,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    280448550129
    • Note20 spots of corrosion see block plan

  20. Pass200,519 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    200,519 miles
    Test number
    664068379030
    • Note20 spots of corrosion see block plan

  21. Fail200,475 miles (+18,914)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,475 miles
    Test number
    971275779062
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • Note20 spots of corrosion see block plan

  22. Pass181,561 miles (+12,747)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    181,561 miles
    Test number
    441623227397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass168,814 miles (+14,037)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    168,814 miles
    Test number
    470193716334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass154,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    154,777 miles
    Test number
    333455625392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T4 BUP

Does T4 BUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BUP is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 BUP?
The MOT on T4 BUP is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BUP done?
T4 BUP was recorded at 261,120 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,328 miles a year.
Has T4 BUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BUP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T4 BUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 BUP find?
T4 BUP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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