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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X451 BPAMOT history

X451 BPA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 241,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

X451 BPA grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
241,849 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 BPA was last recorded at 241,849 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,792 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 241,849 miles
  • 2024 – 240,076 miles
  • 2023 – 239,720 miles
  • 2022 – 239,077 miles
  • 2021 – 238,115 miles
  • 2020 – 237,906 miles
  • 2015 – 236,410 miles
  • 2014 – 231,858 miles
  • 2013 – 213,825 miles
  • 2012 – 211,712 miles
  • 2011 – 206,737 miles
  • 2010 – 198,476 miles
  • 2009 – 191,550 miles
  • 2008 – 185,786 miles
  • 2006 – 167,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,849 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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped less than 10mm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grey paint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in central tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grey paint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,849 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    241,849 miles
    Test number
    899576867245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail241,792 miles (+1,716)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,792 miles
    Test number
    792690071731
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass240,076 miles (+356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    240,076 miles
    Test number
    791274865342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass239,720 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    239,720 miles
    Test number
    431156471068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass239,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    239,077 miles
    Test number
    701109238357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail239,067 miles (+952)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,067 miles
    Test number
    556605393451
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass238,115 miles (+32)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    238,115 miles
    Test number
    383224804103
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grey paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grey paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll repairs carried out and coated in black underseal

  8. Fail238,083 miles (+177)12 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,083 miles
    Test number
    668501992880
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ripped on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grey paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grey paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass237,906 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    237,906 miles
    Test number
    178895021869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail237,906 miles (+1,496)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,906 miles
    Test number
    476537710222
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass236,410 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    236,410 miles
    Test number
    288997025169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail236,409 miles (+4,551)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,409 miles
    Test number
    969250825103
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass231,858 miles (+18,033)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    231,858 miles
    Test number
    697409104198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass213,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    213,825 miles
    Test number
    717806303128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail213,825 miles (+2,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,825 miles
    Test number
    179026803118
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass211,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    211,712 miles
    Test number
    917278392284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail211,712 miles (+4,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,712 miles
    Test number
    338288792280
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass206,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    206,737 miles
    Test number
    387244391441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail206,737 miles (+8,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,737 miles
    Test number
    338024091475
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass198,476 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    198,476 miles
    Test number
    130154630126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass191,550 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    191,550 miles
    Test number
    244012829187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass185,786 miles (+18,705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    185,786 miles
    Test number
    993054618102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass167,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    167,081 miles
    Test number
    320476676221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X451 BPA

Does X451 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X451 BPA expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X451 BPA?
The MOT on X451 BPA expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X451 BPA done?
X451 BPA was recorded at 241,849 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
Has X451 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 BPA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X451 BPA 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 X451 BPA find?
X451 BPA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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