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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T78 BWNMOT history

T78 BWN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,851 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 BWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 BWN was last recorded at 136,851 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,843 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,851 miles
  • 2024 – 133,603 miles
  • 2023 – 131,037 miles
  • 2022 – 129,730 miles
  • 2021 – 128,564 miles
  • 2020 – 127,368 miles
  • 2019 – 125,079 miles
  • 2018 – 122,179 miles
  • 2017 – 117,844 miles
  • 2016 – 113,484 miles
  • 2015 – 108,473 miles
  • 2014 – 103,940 miles
  • 2013 – 100,831 miles
  • 2012 – 97,152 miles
  • 2011 – 92,014 miles
  • 2010 – 85,058 miles
  • 2009 – 73,658 miles
  • 2008 – 67,730 miles
  • 2007 – 60,680 miles
  • 2006 – 52,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,851 miles
  • AdvisoryAll metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are undersealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front outer & inner wheel arch's corroded & holed but outside prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear are undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain point outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Sill & wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,851 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    571190768615
    • AdvisoryAll metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealed
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are undersealed
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front outer & inner wheel arch's corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,843 miles (+3,240)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,843 miles
    Test number
    669488454819
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear suspension arm front mountain point floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealed
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are undersealed
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front outer & inner wheel arch's corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,603 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,603 miles
    Test number
    538680063414
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are undersealed
    • AdvisoryAll welding repairs have been undersealed
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill & wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail133,593 miles (+2,556)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,593 miles
    Test number
    623809157643
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear arm front mountain bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear arm front mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill & wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,037 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    307398234102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,730 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,730 miles
    Test number
    422774275648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,564 miles (+1,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,564 miles
    Test number
    344086158603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,368 miles (+2,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,368 miles
    Test number
    985834634314
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass125,079 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,079 miles
    Test number
    423134861019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,179 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,179 miles
    Test number
    949868238470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,844 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    562191589659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,484 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,484 miles
    Test number
    892270104610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,473 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    337572635153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,940 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    696881844163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,831 miles (+3,679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    899686333146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass97,152 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,152 miles
    Test number
    327616932177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,014 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,014 miles
    Test number
    556277541158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass92,014 miles (+6,956)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,014 miles
    Test number
    907927841186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass85,058 miles (+11,400)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,058 miles
    Test number
    641618320173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r cluster slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering drum stick
    • NoteUnable to inspect toeball due to cover

  20. Pass73,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    264551439100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,658 miles (+5,928)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    414411739101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass67,730 miles (+7,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    604199828177
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass60,680 miles (+7,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    624310437194
    • NoteFront number plate slightly discoloured

  24. Pass52,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,758 miles
    Test number
    240061936139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 BWN

Does T78 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 BWN is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T78 BWN?
The MOT on T78 BWN is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 BWN done?
T78 BWN was recorded at 136,851 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,303 miles a year.
Has T78 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 BWN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T78 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 T78 BWN find?
T78 BWN passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: all metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealed; all steering & suspension components are undersealed; n/s & o/s front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas, and 5 more.

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