
Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T74 BWNMOT history
T74 BWN is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 273,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 273,187 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,964 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T74 BWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T74 BWN was last recorded at 273,187 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 273,185 miles · 8 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,964 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 273,187 miles
- 2024 – 273,180 miles
- 2023 – 268,525 miles
- 2022 – 264,434 miles
- 2021 – 260,957 miles
- 2020 – 258,796 miles
- 2019 – 257,644 miles
- 2018 – 253,948 miles
- 2017 – 250,793 miles
- 2016 – 247,653 miles
- 2015 – 243,663 miles
- 2014 – 242,465 miles
- 2013 – 237,447 miles
- 2012 – 229,524 miles
- 2011 – 220,345 miles
- 2010 – 210,617 miles
- 2009 – 201,063 miles
- 2008 – 191,233 miles
- 2007 – 181,824 miles
- 2006 – 173,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryReversing lights not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass273,187 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 273,187 miles
- Test number
- 642367968173
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReversing lights not working
Fail273,185 miles (+5)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,185 miles
- Test number
- 627730179583
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReversing lights not working
Fail273,180 miles (+4,655)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,180 miles
- Test number
- 928240881778
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass268,525 miles (+4,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 268,525 miles
- Test number
- 387216634321
- AdvisoryGeneral under side has some corrosion, no holes
Pass264,434 miles (+3,477)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 264,434 miles
- Test number
- 950566629480
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass260,957 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 260,957 miles
- Test number
- 391005801128
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail260,957 miles (+2,161)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,957 miles
- Test number
- 563592110567
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryO/s front inner wheel arch corroded
Pass258,796 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 258,796 miles
- Test number
- 625302968481
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to body
Fail258,796 miles (+64)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,796 miles
- Test number
- 341600591375
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to body
Fail258,732 miles (+1,088)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,732 miles
- Test number
- 886659078665
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass257,644 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 257,644 miles
- Test number
- 844893240998
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail257,644 miles (+3,696)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,644 miles
- Test number
- 479706527597
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both Lights Flicker (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Flickers on and off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass253,948 miles (+65)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 253,948 miles
- Test number
- 506478616375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail253,883 miles (+3,090)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,883 miles
- Test number
- 363349114280
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass250,793 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 250,793 miles
- Test number
- 735517667740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail250,792 miles (+3,139)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,792 miles
- Test number
- 425044560963
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 XL (4.1.E.1)
Pass247,653 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 247,653 miles
- Test number
- 432647752945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail247,581 miles (+3,918)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,581 miles
- Test number
- 354705972017
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass243,663 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 243,663 miles
- Test number
- 127265204986
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail243,660 miles (+1,195)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,660 miles
- Test number
- 625765545298
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass242,465 miles (+5,018)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 242,465 miles
- Test number
- 257007834471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass237,447 miles (+7,923)11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 237,447 miles
- Test number
- 486980643219
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass229,524 miles (+9,179)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 229,524 miles
- Test number
- 638354942239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass220,345 miles (+74)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 220,345 miles
- Test number
- 215125881153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Fail220,271 miles (+9,654)9 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,271 miles
- Test number
- 469662481136
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Pass210,617 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 210,617 miles
- Test number
- 460752800147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail210,614 miles (+4)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,614 miles
- Test number
- 963970700159
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail210,610 miles (+9,547)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,610 miles
- Test number
- 474449090025
- FailureCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass201,063 miles (+9,830)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 201,063 miles
- Test number
- 180834489069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass191,233 miles (+9,409)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 191,233 miles
- Test number
- 651362128149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,824 miles (+8,702)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 181,824 miles
- Test number
- 212514617485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,122 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 173,122 miles
- Test number
- 813650716188
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T74 BWN
- Does T74 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T74 BWN is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T74 BWN?
- The MOT on T74 BWN is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T74 BWN done?
- T74 BWN was recorded at 273,187 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
- Has T74 BWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T74 BWN has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T74 BWN 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 T74 BWN find?
- T74 BWN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; reversing lights not working.
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