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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T70 BUSMOT history

T70 BUS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 218,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
218,495 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 BUS was last recorded at 218,495 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,495 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,495 miles
  • 2023 – 217,486 miles
  • 2022 – 216,989 miles
  • 2021 – 216,633 miles
  • 2020 – 215,476 miles
  • 2019 – 212,119 miles
  • 2017 – 202,086 miles
  • 2016 – 191,758 miles
  • 2015 – 177,073 miles
  • 2014 – 170,290 miles
  • 2013 – 156,655 miles
  • 2012 – 149,842 miles
  • 2011 – 144,975 miles
  • 2010 – 133,165 miles
  • 2009 – 121,341 miles
  • 2008 – 114,542 miles
  • 2007 – 108,816 miles
  • 2006 – 102,222 miles
  • 2005 – 96,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,495 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch hole to corrosion out of prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOuter sills corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,495 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    218,495 miles
    Test number
    767148403705
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch hole to corrosion out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  2. Fail218,495 miles (+1,009)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,495 miles
    Test number
    501654365267
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch hole to corrosion out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  3. Pass217,486 miles (+497)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    217,486 miles
    Test number
    946337151348
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Chassis out riggers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wheelarches corroded
    • AdvisoryInner Sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass216,989 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    216,989 miles
    Test number
    631185186164
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear inner wheelarches
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front inner sills
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Fail216,988 miles (+355)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,988 miles
    Test number
    917135484266
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear inner wheelarches
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front inner sills
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Pass216,633 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    216,633 miles
    Test number
    155980161884
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryRear panel section/rear crossmember badly corroded

  7. Fail216,633 miles (+1,157)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,633 miles
    Test number
    545760145052
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryRear panel section/rear crossmember badly corroded

  8. Pass215,476 miles (+3,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,476 miles
    Test number
    123975485323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass212,119 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,119 miles
    Test number
    376196648208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm /worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail212,119 miles (+10,033)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,119 miles
    Test number
    401454381394
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm /worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass202,086 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    202,086 miles
    Test number
    812284399279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail202,056 miles (+10,298)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,056 miles
    Test number
    704213265237
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass191,758 miles (+14,685)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    191,758 miles
    Test number
    194798273321
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod inner knuckle has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod inner knuckle has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor

  14. Pass177,073 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    177,073 miles
    Test number
    151655374348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass170,290 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    170,290 miles
    Test number
    998714514381
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail170,177 miles (+13,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    178730214322
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass156,655 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    156,655 miles
    Test number
    125362393246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail156,503 miles (+6,661)1 dangerous8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,503 miles
    Test number
    275784583232
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass149,842 miles (+4,867)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    149,842 miles
    Test number
    355856272458
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNsr handbrake poor performance
    • NoteOs number plate lamp dim
    • NoteSlight water/oil leak
    • NoteVarious signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

  20. Pass144,975 miles (+11,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    144,975 miles
    Test number
    439772461225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass133,165 miles (+11,824)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    133,165 miles
    Test number
    652137380230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,341 miles (+6,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,341 miles
    Test number
    814736789274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail114,542 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    912908988240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass114,542 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    990738688259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,816 miles
    Test number
    414472097288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,816 miles (+6,594)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,816 miles
    Test number
    931612197234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass102,222 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    102,222 miles
    Test number
    634587086221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    204541995218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 BUS

Does T70 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 BUS expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 BUS?
The MOT on T70 BUS expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 BUS done?
T70 BUS was recorded at 218,495 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has T70 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 BUS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T70 BUS 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 T70 BUS find?
T70 BUS passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all wheel arches corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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