VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER B15MBJ has 36 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 17 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 220,991 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 11:52.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 4th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

B15MBJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 2027220,991 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Heavy Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Worn On Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Offside And Nearside Top Shock Absorber Mountings Areas Surface Corrosion.
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside And Offside Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 2026220,991 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Heavy Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Worn On Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Offside And Nearside Top Shock Absorber Mountings Areas Surface Corrosion.
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside And Offside Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20254TH SEPTEMBER 2026219,363 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front Subframe.
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2025219,351 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Anti Roll Bar Mounting Bush, D - Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Nil Performance. (1.4.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 202412TH AUGUST 2025217,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Approaching Wear Indicators. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Nearside And Offside Worn Top Mountings. (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension And Suspension Components Heavy Surface Corrosion.
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension And Suspension Components Heavy Surface Corrosion.
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Temperature Sensor Inoperative.
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Only Just Met Requirements. Recommend Attention.
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2024217,704 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Approaching Wear Indicators. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Nearside And Offside Worn Top Mountings. (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Suspension And Suspension Components Heavy Surface Corrosion.
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension And Suspension Components Heavy Surface Corrosion.
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Vehicle Temperature Sensor Inoperative.
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Only Just Met Requirements. Recommend Attention.
PASSED8TH AUGUST 202312TH AUGUST 2024216,771 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202212TH AUGUST 2023215,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED28TH JULY 2022215,616 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH JULY 202112TH AUGUST 2022214,155 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Both Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202012TH AUGUST 2021213,300 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Suspension Bed And Components Heavy Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Suspension Bed And Suspension Components Heavy Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Inner And Outer Sill Area Holed And Corroded Not Within 30 Cms Of Perscribed Area
FAILED12TH AUGUST 2020213,300 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Suspension Bed And Components Heavy Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Suspension Bed And Suspension Components Heavy Surface Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Inner And Outer Sill Area Holed And Corroded Not Within 30 Cms Of Perscribed Area
  8. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20199TH AUGUST 2020212,450 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH JULY 2019212,449 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Front Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20189TH AUGUST 2019211,030 MI
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2018211,030 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20179TH AUGUST 2018208,710 MI
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2017208,707 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - O/s/rear Tyre Pressure Low
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201730TH JANUARY 2018206,412 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2017206,409 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour Lens Broken (1.1.a.3e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201530TH NOVEMBER 2016199,851 MI
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 2015199,443 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Power Steering Pump Drive System Defective Belt Not Tight (2.3.6)
  6. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  7. FAIL - Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View Sharp Edges (8.1.2a)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  9. FAIL - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (8.4.1)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201420TH NOVEMBER 2015183,732 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Padv Wear Indicator Wiring Broken
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 2014183,732 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  7. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  8. FAIL - Centre Statutory Seat Belt Missing (5.1.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Padv Wear Indicator Wiring Broken
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201315TH OCTOBER 2014171,349 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator Broken
FAILED10TH JULY 2013131,043 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Statutory Seat Belt Missing (5.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
PASSED29TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 2013159,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Deteriorated But Not Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (5.2.4a)
FAILED26TH JUNE 2012159,187 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (1.5.1a)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Reflector Missing (1.5.1a)
  9. FAIL - An Item Not Tested (manual)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Deteriorated But Not Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (5.2.4a)
  11. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201129TH MARCH 201211,926 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Cracked On N/s Not Affecting Drivers View
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED28TH MARCH 2011141,924 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Cracked On N/s Not Affecting Drivers View
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED30TH MARCH 201029TH MARCH 2011125,553 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 2010125,553 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 200922ND FEBRUARY 2010106,219 MI
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 2009106,219 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  3. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 200730TH DECEMBER 200882,773 MI
FAILED27TH DECEMBER 200782,773 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B15MBJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 53% | MOT Failure Rate: 47%

B15MBJ MOT Comments

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B15MBJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 220,991 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,045 miles

B15MBJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration B15MBJ was manufactured on Wednesday 29th December 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 220,991 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,045 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 36 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 17 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B15MBJ has a 53% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 73 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 19 Major, 2 Dangerous and 47 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does B15MBJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 B15MBJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B15MBJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 B15MBJ does have Tax. Read more

When does B15MBJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for B15MBJ will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B15MBJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for B15MBJ will expire in 11 months on Saturday 4th September 2027. Read more

When did B15MBJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B15MBJ was on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 11:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B15MBJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for B15MBJ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B15MBJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for B15MBJ we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 53% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B15MBJ?

B15MBJ is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has B15MBJ done?

The odometer reading for B15MBJ at the last MOT in September 2026 was 220,991 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,045 miles per year. Read more

How old is B15MBJ?

The vehicle B15MBJ was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 29th December 2004. Read more

What colour is B15MBJ?

The official colour of B15MBJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B15MBJ have?

B15MBJ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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