Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
X20 BULMOT history
X20 BUL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 125,955 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,941 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X20 BUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X20 BUL was last recorded at 125,955 miles on 5 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Feb 2026: 125,955 miles, lower than 126,955 miles on 3 Feb 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 126,955 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Average per year
- 5,941 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,955 miles
- 2024 – 119,863 miles
- 2023 – 107,182 miles
- 2022 – 97,504 miles
- 2021 – 89,024 miles
- 2020 – 74,712 miles
- 2019 – 67,881 miles
- 2018 – 65,695 miles
- 2017 – 63,501 miles
- 2016 – 60,755 miles
- 2015 – 58,580 miles
- 2014 – 56,172 miles
- 2013 – 52,658 miles
- 2012 – 47,169 miles
- 2011 – 41,186 miles
- 2010 – 34,105 miles
- 2009 – 28,383 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,955 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust box skin cover corrodedRecorded 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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,955 miles (-1,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 125,955 miles
- Test number
- 996974170394
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box skin cover corroded
Fail126,955 miles (+7,092)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,955 miles
- Test number
- 323248255280
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box skin cover corroded
Pass119,863 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 119,863 miles
- Test number
- 742246222140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,862 miles (+12,680)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,862 miles
- Test number
- 716049353219
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass107,182 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 107,182 miles
- Test number
- 434127259537
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,181 miles (+9,677)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,181 miles
- Test number
- 673939537662
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,504 miles (+8,480)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,504 miles
- Test number
- 962008092444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,024 miles (+14,312)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 89,024 miles
- Test number
- 620058957372
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass74,712 miles (+6,831)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 74,712 miles
- Test number
- 874267695493
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,881 miles (+2,186)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,881 miles
- Test number
- 456674802448
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,695 miles (+2,194)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,695 miles
- Test number
- 931195754295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,501 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,501 miles
- Test number
- 151988559409
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,755 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 60,755 miles
- Test number
- 163293041973
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer badly corroded
Pass58,580 miles (+2,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 58,580 miles
- Test number
- 325110496573
- 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)
Pass56,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 56,172 miles
- Test number
- 235102974209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,172 miles (+3,514)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,172 miles
- Test number
- 125842774293
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass52,658 miles (+5,489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 52,658 miles
- Test number
- 666670483253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,169 miles (+5,983)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 47,169 miles
- Test number
- 357951062206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 41,186 miles
- Test number
- 756550651215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,186 miles (+7,081)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,186 miles
- Test number
- 898258131296
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear discs pitted
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Pass34,105 miles (+5,722)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,105 miles
- Test number
- 391850480277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,383 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 28,383 miles
- Test number
- 922906149228
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about X20 BUL
- Does X20 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 BUL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X20 BUL?
- The MOT on X20 BUL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X20 BUL done?
- X20 BUL was recorded at 125,955 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,941 miles a year.
- Has X20 BUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X20 BUL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on X20 BUL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X20 BUL find?
- X20 BUL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; exhaust box skin cover corroded.
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