T30BUS - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The Volkswagen Transporter, often referred to simply as the VW Transporter, is a versatile and enduring commercial van renowned for its reliability and practicality. Manufactured by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a division of the German automaker Volkswagen AG, it has been a staple in both commercial and leisure sectors since its inception. Introduced in 1950, the Transporter has evolved through numerous generations, each featuring advancements in design, technology, and performance. Known for its spacious interior, robust build quality, and efficient engines, the Transporter remains a popular choice for businesses and individuals alike. Its core features include flexible cargo space, modern safety systems, and a reputation for durability, making it a distinctive vehicle in the light commercial vehicle market.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This 2005 Volkswagen Transporter T30BUS is registered in May 2005 and is finished in white. It is powered by a 1896cc diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 203 g/km. The vehicle has a current MOT valid until March 2026, with the latest test conducted on 10 March 2025 and no advisories noted. The recorded mileage is 300,378 miles. The vehicle is currently taxed. No additional mechanical issues or advisories are indicated from the latest MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 300,378 mi
Expires: 09 March 2026
Passed - 04 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 285,971 mi
Expires: 07 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory pad wear light on dash
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 04 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 285,964 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory pad wear light on dash
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 23 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 272,499 mi
Expires: 07 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake pad warning light on dash
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 23 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 272,444 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake pad warning light on dash
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 264,761 mi
Expires: 07 March 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake pad light on dash
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 09 February 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 264,760 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake pad light on dash
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 08 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 259,848 mi
Expires: 07 March 2022
Failed - 04 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 259,848 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached to sill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Passed - 11 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 254,610 mi
Expires: 10 December 2020
Passed - 08 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 235,908 mi
Expires: 12 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear auxilary bracket touching rear anti-roll bar
Failed - 08 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 235,908 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear auxilary bracket touching rear anti-roll bar
Passed - 27 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 216,692 mi
Expires: 12 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 27 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 216,692 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 11 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 201,687 mi
Expires: 12 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 11 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 201,687 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,696 mi
Expires: 12 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 27 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,696 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 07 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,092 mi
Expires: 12 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 07 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,092 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 08 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,514 mi
Expires: 12 May 2014
Failed - 08 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,514 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 08 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,136 mi
Expires: 12 May 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 10 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 12 May 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passed - 13 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,724 mi
Expires: 12 May 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 01 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,149 mi
Expires: 06 May 2010
Passed - 29 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,103 mi
Expires: 06 May 2009
Failed - 28 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,103 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for T30BUS?
The MOT expires on 09 March 2026.
What is the tax status of T30BUS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of T30BUS?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in White. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of T30BUS?
This vehicle produces 203 g/km of CO2 emissions.