T71BUS - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
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The Volkswagen Transporter, often referred to simply as the VW Transporter, is a versatile and enduring commercial vehicle renowned for its reliability and practicality. Manufactured by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a division of the German automaker Volkswagen AG, it has a rich history dating back to its initial release in the mid-20th century. Introduced in 1950, the Transporter has evolved through multiple generations, maintaining its reputation as a dependable workhorse for both commercial and leisure use. Key features include a range of engine options, spacious interiors, and adaptable configurations that cater to various needs. Its robust build quality and innovative design have cemented its status as a favourite among businesses and individuals alike, making the Volkswagen Transporter a true icon in the light commercial vehicle segment.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter with registration T71BUS, first registered in August 1999. It has a red exterior and is powered by a 2,461cc diesel engine. The vehicle has a recorded mileage of 107,227 miles and is currently taxed. The latest MOT was conducted on 28 May 2024, with expiry on 27 May 2025. The MOT is valid, with an advisory noting that the reverse lamps are not working. The vehicle's current MOT status is valid, and there are no other reported issues. CO2 emissions data is not available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,227 mi
Expires: 27 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Reverse lamp(s) not working
Passed - 05 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,147 mi
Expires: 04 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Failed - 04 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,147 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Passed - 28 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,968 mi
Expires: 01 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Handbrake cable slightly rusty
- Advisory General surface rust underneath vehicle
Failed - 22 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,966 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Handbrake cable slightly rusty
- Advisory General surface rust underneath vehicle
Passed - 02 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,232 mi
Expires: 01 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Central Handbrake cable slightly rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Upper ( inner wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 02 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,232 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Central Handbrake cable slightly rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Upper ( inner wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,865 mi
Expires: 19 February 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Rear Slight brake imbalance
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Slight play in off side tie rod
- Advisory Central Handbrake cable slightly rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber ( inner arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear stops (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear stops (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,024 mi
Expires: 19 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Slight play in offside tie rod
- Advisory Offside Front tyre 2.8mm also perished
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Centre handbrake cable rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Small cut in n/s/r tyre
Failed - 22 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,024 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Slight play in offside tie rod
- Advisory Offside Front tyre 2.8mm also perished
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Centre handbrake cable rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Small cut in n/s/r tyre
Passed - 20 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,300 mi
Expires: 19 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front shock absorber's (lower bush) cracking/perished.
- Advisory Exhaust rusty
- Advisory Small cut in n/s/r tyre ( outer edge )
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Top of shock ) (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 01 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,058 mi
Expires: 16 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust system rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( top of shock ) (2.4.A.3)
Failed - 01 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,058 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust system rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( top of shock ) (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 30 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,902 mi
Expires: 16 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside headlight aim on minimum line, headlight slight movement but secure
- Advisory exhaust system rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 30 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,902 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside headlight aim on minimum line, headlight slight movement but secure
- Advisory exhaust system rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 29 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,102 mi
Expires: 16 August 2015
Failed - 22 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,045 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 17 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,710 mi
Expires: 16 August 2014
Failed - 15 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,709 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Passed - 10 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,102 mi
Expires: 09 August 2013
Passed - 10 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,757 mi
Expires: 09 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Advisory Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed - 12 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,076 mi
Expires: 11 July 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passed - 04 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,725 mi
Expires: 03 June 2010
Failed - 04 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,725 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 09 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,357 mi
Expires: 08 April 2009
Failed - 02 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,256 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 10 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,659 mi
Expires: 09 August 2007
Failed - 10 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,659 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for T71BUS?
The MOT expires on 27 May 2025.
What is the tax status of T71BUS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of T71BUS?
This is a 1999 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 2461cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of T71BUS?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.