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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T4 BVYMOT history

T4 BVY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 238,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
238,266 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BVY was last recorded at 238,266 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,028 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,238 miles
Average per year
8,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,266 miles
  • 2025 – 233,028 miles
  • 2024 – 224,517 miles
  • 2023 – 214,804 miles
  • 2022 – 205,984 miles
  • 2021 – 192,928 miles
  • 2020 – 180,314 miles
  • 2019 – 171,301 miles
  • 2018 – 163,912 miles
  • 2017 – 160,634 miles
  • 2016 – 156,470 miles
  • 2015 – 147,960 miles
  • 2014 – 138,968 miles
  • 2013 – 121,182 miles
  • 2012 – 91,817 miles
  • 2010 – 90,505 miles
  • 2009 – 86,681 miles
  • 2008 – 83,536 miles
  • 2007 – 79,606 miles
  • 2006 – 74,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,266 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,266 miles (+5,238)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    238,266 miles
    Test number
    795577040550
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass233,028 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    233,028 miles
    Test number
    864551545539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail233,025 miles (+8,508)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,025 miles
    Test number
    880616987478
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to headlamp area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass224,517 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    224,517 miles
    Test number
    653002519333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail224,515 miles (+9,711)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,515 miles
    Test number
    993462532658
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass214,804 miles (+8,820)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    214,804 miles
    Test number
    702930815991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass205,984 miles (+13,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    205,984 miles
    Test number
    852398533974
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,928 miles (+12,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    192,928 miles
    Test number
    847276910514
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake a bit low on applying

  9. Pass180,314 miles (+9,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    180,314 miles
    Test number
    910520908808
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low but locking

  10. Pass171,301 miles (+7,389)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    171,301 miles
    Test number
    958615295608
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass163,912 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    163,912 miles
    Test number
    177917044082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail163,912 miles (+3,278)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,912 miles
    Test number
    757029152583
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass160,634 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,634 miles
    Test number
    176798159812
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail160,632 miles (+4,162)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,632 miles
    Test number
    519423977342
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass156,470 miles (+8,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    277031827005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass147,960 miles (+8,992)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    147,960 miles
    Test number
    527734855190
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s inner front tyre has slight split
    • NoteN/s rear tyre on inside cracking
    • NoteO/s rear outer has slight cut

  17. Pass138,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    455315554153
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail138,968 miles (+17,786)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    987845354146
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass121,182 miles (+29,365)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,182 miles
    Test number
    149865453197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass91,817 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,817 miles
    Test number
    418195102010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail91,807 miles (+1,302)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    165314902087
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass90,505 miles (+3,824)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    173842140372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteClutch noisey ??

  23. Pass86,681 miles (+3,145)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    583187029351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePower steering belt slipping

  24. Pass83,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    310436498233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,536 miles (+3,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    393856098456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass79,606 miles (+4,778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    904857997277
    • NoteSlight play within offside and nearside steering rack

  27. Pass74,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,828 miles
    Test number
    543041696257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BVY

Does T4 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BVY is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BVY?
The MOT on T4 BVY is valid until 11 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 BVY done?
T4 BVY was recorded at 238,266 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 8,285 miles a year.
Has T4 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BVY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 BVY 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 BVY find?
T4 BVY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings corroded n/s and o/s; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.

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