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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T400 ABTMOT history

T400 ABT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 193,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,531 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 ABT was last recorded at 193,531 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 4,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,949 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,582 miles
Average per year
6,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,531 miles
  • 2024 – 188,949 miles
  • 2023 – 182,449 miles
  • 2022 – 178,847 miles
  • 2021 – 173,411 miles
  • 2020 – 166,502 miles
  • 2019 – 159,709 miles
  • 2018 – 157,621 miles
  • 2017 – 157,263 miles
  • 2016 – 156,919 miles
  • 2015 – 153,931 miles
  • 2014 – 150,043 miles
  • 2013 – 142,780 miles
  • 2012 – 135,334 miles
  • 2011 – 119,705 miles
  • 2010 – 106,336 miles
  • 2009 – 92,535 miles
  • 2008 – 81,281 miles
  • 2007 – 72,495 miles
  • 2006 – 65,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,531 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,531 miles (+4,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,531 miles
    Test number
    349283190357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,949 miles
    Test number
    684120730911
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail188,949 miles (+6,500)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,949 miles
    Test number
    108972806081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,449 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    182,449 miles
    Test number
    415908112663
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,847 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,847 miles
    Test number
    744115295880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    578595223749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail173,411 miles (+6,909)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    260237793212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,502 miles
    Test number
    608480487186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail166,502 miles (+6,793)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,502 miles
    Test number
    720152682344
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass159,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,709 miles
    Test number
    724846469581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,709 miles (+2,088)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,709 miles
    Test number
    746657335929
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass157,621 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,621 miles
    Test number
    580261610878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  13. Fail157,605 miles (+342)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,605 miles
    Test number
    565672950050
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  14. Pass157,263 miles (+344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,263 miles
    Test number
    741509626800
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wear indicator light on

  15. Pass156,919 miles (+2,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,919 miles
    Test number
    262586822829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp poor beam image

  16. Pass153,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    153,931 miles
    Test number
    337172615450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail153,931 miles (+3,888)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,931 miles
    Test number
    815638705298
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass150,043 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,043 miles
    Test number
    145494614219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass142,780 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    376973303290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning lamp present
    • NoteVehicle temperature gauge used for emmissions

  20. Fail142,780 miles (+7,446)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    649423303224
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning lamp present
    • NoteVehicle temperature gauge used for emmissions

  21. Pass135,334 miles (+15,629)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,334 miles
    Test number
    999223302270
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass119,705 miles (+13,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,705 miles
    Test number
    237805321452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    762153810113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,336 miles (+13,801)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    820123010137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass92,535 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    332720219184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,428 miles (+11,147)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    911197309163
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass81,281 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    363774628141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,495 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    171039407167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    312989936055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail65,336 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    284849236008
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T400 ABT

Does T400 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ABT is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 ABT?
The MOT on T400 ABT is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 ABT done?
T400 ABT was recorded at 193,531 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,505 miles a year.
Has T400 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 ABT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 ABT 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 ABT find?
T400 ABT passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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