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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T855 BONMOT history

T855 BON is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 244,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
244,742 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 BON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 BON was last recorded at 244,742 miles on 6 May 2025, 946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,796 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
946 miles
Average per year
8,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,742 miles
  • 2023 – 243,796 miles
  • 2022 – 243,639 miles
  • 2021 – 243,117 miles
  • 2019 – 241,856 miles
  • 2015 – 168,811 miles
  • 2014 – 147,370 miles
  • 2013 – 144,934 miles
  • 2011 – 135,162 miles
  • 2010 – 122,310 miles
  • 2009 – 110,497 miles
  • 2008 – 109,490 miles
  • 2007 – 94,952 miles
  • 2006 – 85,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,742 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,742 miles (+946)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    244,742 miles
    Test number
    777897591606
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass243,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    243,796 miles
    Test number
    345694661501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail243,793 miles (+154)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,793 miles
    Test number
    546664377181
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass243,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    243,639 miles
    Test number
    910312930147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail243,637 miles (+520)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,637 miles
    Test number
    953151423759
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass243,117 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    243,117 miles
    Test number
    859005821060
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail243,112 miles (+1,256)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,112 miles
    Test number
    222771979877
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass241,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    241,856 miles
    Test number
    147599151525
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes underneath vehicle greased up when presented for test

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    222594036065
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn/pitted

  10. Pass168,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    168,811 miles
    Test number
    216119065018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail168,811 miles (+21,441)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,811 miles
    Test number
    819169165060
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass147,370 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    147,370 miles
    Test number
    196639074445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Fail147,370 miles (+2,436)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,370 miles
    Test number
    157353174026
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass144,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,934 miles
    Test number
    696833563067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail144,934 miles (+9,772)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,934 miles
    Test number
    907246043007
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass135,162 miles (+218)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,162 miles
    Test number
    347329981127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  17. Fail134,944 miles (+12,634)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,944 miles
    Test number
    158292381180
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  18. Pass122,310 miles (+1,169)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,310 miles
    Test number
    482669480131
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  19. Fail121,141 miles (+10,644)3 dangerous6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,141 miles
    Test number
    911300160142
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside rear disc corroded

  20. Pass110,497 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    110,497 miles
    Test number
    592617329044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,490 miles (+14,538)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    661338358388
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass94,952 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    224737997420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,468 miles (+172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    792380487167
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail94,296 miles (+8,946)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,296 miles
    Test number
    250073077454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass85,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    732601856107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T855 BON

Does T855 BON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T855 BON expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T855 BON?
The MOT on T855 BON expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T855 BON done?
T855 BON was recorded at 244,742 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 8,419 miles a year.
Has T855 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 BON has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T855 BON 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 T855 BON find?
T855 BON passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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