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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 ABMMOT history

T400 ABM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 227,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
227,543 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 ABM was last recorded at 227,543 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 3,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,814 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,729 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,543 miles
  • 2024 – 223,814 miles
  • 2023 – 219,857 miles
  • 2022 – 216,520 miles
  • 2021 – 206,720 miles
  • 2020 – 198,225 miles
  • 2019 – 191,146 miles
  • 2018 – 189,199 miles
  • 2017 – 187,567 miles
  • 2016 – 186,179 miles
  • 2015 – 181,559 miles
  • 2014 – 178,838 miles
  • 2013 – 173,788 miles
  • 2012 – 167,266 miles
  • 2011 – 158,846 miles
  • 2010 – 151,087 miles
  • 2009 – 146,040 miles
  • 2008 – 139,794 miles
  • 2007 – 134,138 miles
  • 2006 – 127,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,543 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySmall amount of free play detected at steering wheel

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front flexi hose from nearside (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,543 miles (+3,729)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    227,543 miles
    Test number
    114882126562
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall amount of free play detected at steering wheel

  2. Pass223,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    223,814 miles
    Test number
    508984825856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail223,814 miles (+3,957)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,814 miles
    Test number
    841552548217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass219,857 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    219,857 miles
    Test number
    998832053667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass216,520 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    216,520 miles
    Test number
    282216675898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass206,720 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    206,720 miles
    Test number
    516169158701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass198,225 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,225 miles
    Test number
    360569109098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,146 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    191,146 miles
    Test number
    718429311921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass189,199 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    189,199 miles
    Test number
    227102075491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass187,567 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    187,567 miles
    Test number
    139723665154
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to offside front flexi hose from nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail187,566 miles (+1,387)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,566 miles
    Test number
    570005375617
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to offside front flexi hose from nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass186,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    186,179 miles
    Test number
    477401388688
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside track rod inner knuckle joints

  13. Fail186,179 miles (+4,620)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,179 miles
    Test number
    392836762431
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside track rod inner knuckle joints

  14. Pass181,559 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    181,559 miles
    Test number
    413422717155
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rack knuckle and track rod end

  15. Pass178,838 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    178,838 miles
    Test number
    477662884235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front lower antiroll bar bush slightly worn

  16. Fail178,838 miles (+5,050)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,838 miles
    Test number
    326459174450
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front lower antiroll bar bush slightly worn

  17. Pass173,788 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    173,788 miles
    Test number
    869161093287
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front anti roll bar to link bush

  18. Fail173,788 miles (+6,522)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,788 miles
    Test number
    667129683299
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front anti roll bar to link bush

  19. Pass167,266 miles (+8,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    167,266 miles
    Test number
    828145382250
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail158,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,846 miles
    Test number
    359080261497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass158,846 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    158,846 miles
    Test number
    519190561270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass151,087 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    151,087 miles
    Test number
    590954340272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass146,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    364902169248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail146,040 miles (+6,246)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    720902669258
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  25. Pass139,794 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    139,794 miles
    Test number
    991783948262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass134,138 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    134,138 miles
    Test number
    361696957440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass127,629 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    127,629 miles
    Test number
    373041376213
    • NoteN/s headlight lens cracked letting moisture build up.

Questions about T400 ABM

Does T400 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ABM is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 ABM?
The MOT on T400 ABM is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 ABM done?
T400 ABM was recorded at 227,543 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has T400 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 ABM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 ABM 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 T400 ABM find?
T400 ABM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear outer registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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