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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

V31 BASMOT history

V31 BAS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

V31 BAS grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,222 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 BAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 BAS was last recorded at 179,222 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,742 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
480 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,222 miles
  • 2025 – 178,742 miles
  • 2024 – 178,065 miles
  • 2018 – 176,533 miles
  • 2017 – 167,290 miles
  • 2016 – 158,997 miles
  • 2015 – 152,437 miles
  • 2013 – 145,829 miles
  • 2012 – 140,147 miles
  • 2011 – 135,485 miles
  • 2010 – 125,443 miles
  • 2009 – 117,761 miles
  • 2008 – 110,567 miles
  • 2007 – 100,389 miles
  • 2006 – 92,417 miles
  • 2005 – 83,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,222 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,222 miles
    Test number
    654548032441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,742 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    178,742 miles
    Test number
    466131704844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,065 miles
    Test number
    564407405410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,065 miles (+1,532)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,065 miles
    Test number
    220797912034
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass176,533 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    176,533 miles
    Test number
    359153825962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Fail176,503 miles (+9,213)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,503 miles
    Test number
    449611988839
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass167,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    167,290 miles
    Test number
    347354690854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail167,290 miles (+8,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,290 miles
    Test number
    373355496807
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass158,997 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,997 miles
    Test number
    330870270501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,437 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    278155435099
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail152,416 miles (+6,587)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,416 miles
    Test number
    866293735007
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass145,829 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,829 miles
    Test number
    868945523323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,147 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    140,147 miles
    Test number
    186611432390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,485 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    507145911346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,443 miles (+7,682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    711939790275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass117,761 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    117,761 miles
    Test number
    150656799291
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteP.a.s noise on full lock

  17. Fail117,761 miles (+7,194)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,761 miles
    Test number
    393493499223
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteP.a.s noise on full lock

  18. Pass110,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,567 miles
    Test number
    231581408356
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail110,567 miles (+10,178)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,567 miles
    Test number
    450068698239
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass100,389 miles (+7,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,389 miles
    Test number
    691446597283
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass92,417 miles (+9,154)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    670736296282
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass83,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    822277395229
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V31 BAS

Does V31 BAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 BAS is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 BAS?
The MOT on V31 BAS is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 BAS done?
V31 BAS was recorded at 179,222 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has V31 BAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 BAS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V31 BAS 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 V31 BAS find?
V31 BAS passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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