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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

408 VTNMOT history

408 VTN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 245,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

408 VTN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
245,597 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
408 VTN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

408 VTN was last recorded at 245,597 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,957 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
640 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 245,597 miles
  • 2024 – 244,957 miles
  • 2023 – 243,585 miles
  • 2022 – 242,059 miles
  • 2021 – 241,008 miles
  • 2020 – 238,177 miles
  • 2019 – 235,268 miles
  • 2018 – 233,928 miles
  • 2017 – 232,218 miles
  • 2016 – 226,165 miles
  • 2015 – 217,854 miles
  • 2013 – 211,775 miles
  • 2012 – 211,275 miles
  • 2011 – 196,317 miles
  • 2010 – 183,828 miles
  • 2009 – 179,465 miles
  • 2008 – 170,458 miles
  • 2007 – 132,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,597 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,597 miles (+640)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    245,597 miles
    Test number
    816650947202
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass244,957 miles (+1,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    244,957 miles
    Test number
    927638784488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass243,585 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    243,585 miles
    Test number
    514700038154
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outerskin corroded

  4. Fail243,585 miles (+1,526)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,585 miles
    Test number
    771539980458
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outerskin corroded

  5. Pass242,059 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    242,059 miles
    Test number
    171875723605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass241,008 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    241,008 miles
    Test number
    269353299240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass238,177 miles (+2,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    238,177 miles
    Test number
    723182375921
    • AdvisoryAll discs and pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass235,268 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    235,268 miles
    Test number
    931116500286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass233,928 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    233,928 miles
    Test number
    247374545801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass232,218 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    232,218 miles
    Test number
    425195281098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass226,165 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    226,165 miles
    Test number
    963260889876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass217,854 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    217,854 miles
    Test number
    469585615041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass211,775 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    211,775 miles
    Test number
    857575153363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass211,275 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    211,275 miles
    Test number
    129656432318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail211,273 miles (+14,956)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,273 miles
    Test number
    868626232315
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass196,317 miles (+12,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    196,317 miles
    Test number
    468960751356
    • 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)

  17. Pass183,828 miles (+4,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    183,828 miles
    Test number
    541140230275
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail179,465 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,465 miles
    Test number
    234899609246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass179,465 miles (+9,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    179,465 miles
    Test number
    682639309260
    • 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)

  20. Pass170,458 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    170,458 miles
    Test number
    422262978125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail170,455 miles (+37,723)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,455 miles
    Test number
    883019168176
    • FailureCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Fail132,732 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,732 miles
    Test number
    553361477135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass132,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    132,732 miles
    Test number
    771171877127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 408 VTN

What vehicle is registration 408 VTN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 408 VTN on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 408 VTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 408 VTN expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 408 VTN?
The MOT on 408 VTN expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 408 VTN done?
408 VTN was recorded at 245,597 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has 408 VTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 408 VTN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 408 VTN 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 408 VTN find?
408 VTN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 7 more.

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