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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T4 BWVMOT history

T4 BWV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,236 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BWV was last recorded at 132,236 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,185 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,236 miles
  • 2025 – 128,028 miles
  • 2024 – 123,329 miles
  • 2023 – 115,595 miles
  • 2022 – 111,514 miles
  • 2021 – 110,387 miles
  • 2020 – 108,484 miles
  • 2019 – 104,386 miles
  • 2018 – 100,639 miles
  • 2017 – 98,759 miles
  • 2016 – 96,935 miles
  • 2015 – 94,804 miles
  • 2014 – 92,319 miles
  • 2013 – 88,663 miles
  • 2012 – 88,530 miles
  • 2011 – 84,452 miles
  • 2010 – 80,956 miles
  • 2009 – 74,488 miles
  • 2008 – 69,294 miles
  • 2007 – 67,279 miles
  • 2006 – 57,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,236 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,236 miles (+51)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,236 miles
    Test number
    747040774587
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,185 miles (+4,157)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,185 miles
    Test number
    507672699258
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,028 miles (+4,699)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    326033835504
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear service brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  4. Pass123,329 miles (+7,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,329 miles
    Test number
    681977267373
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Pass115,595 miles (+4,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    531817299186
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass111,514 miles (+1,127)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,514 miles
    Test number
    733970558502
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner inner rear valance corroded (not structural)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod end / tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass110,387 miles (+1,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,387 miles
    Test number
    132442070461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass108,484 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    526498598321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    976584947067
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp of exhaust system loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail104,386 miles (+3,747)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    286349991108
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high adjusted head light aim (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp of exhaust system loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    430594680508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail100,639 miles (+1,880)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    353599724414
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tow bar mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass98,759 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    698336184219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,935 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    894042135501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,804 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,804 miles
    Test number
    116311175091
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass94,804 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,804 miles
    Test number
    617271675093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,319 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    478326664046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,663 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    819944473083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail88,653 miles (+123)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    847612673011
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass88,530 miles (+4,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,530 miles
    Test number
    348613132078
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  21. Pass84,452 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,452 miles
    Test number
    609374721087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,444 miles (+3,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    195907311020
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass80,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    112154710042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,956 miles (+6,468)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    171193110048
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOff side bump stop insecure and resting on inside of spring

  25. Pass74,488 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    452335219006
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar links
    • NoteSlight play in both front u-shaped anti roll bar bushes

  26. Fail74,481 miles (+5,187)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,481 miles
    Test number
    821775619044
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar links
    • NoteSlight play in both front u-shaped anti roll bar bushes

  27. Pass69,294 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    494795318031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    452352217010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail67,279 miles (+9,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    852010517030
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass57,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,528 miles
    Test number
    550047816020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BWV

Does T4 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BWV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BWV?
The MOT on T4 BWV is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BWV done?
T4 BWV was recorded at 132,236 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has T4 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BWV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 BWV 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 BWV find?
T4 BWV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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