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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 ACVMOT history

T400 ACV is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 232,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
232,606 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 ACV was last recorded at 232,606 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,076 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,530 miles
Average per year
5,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,606 miles
  • 2022 – 230,076 miles
  • 2020 – 218,060 miles
  • 2019 – 211,856 miles
  • 2017 – 210,901 miles
  • 2016 – 203,449 miles
  • 2015 – 202,552 miles
  • 2014 – 200,284 miles
  • 2013 – 192,365 miles
  • 2012 – 176,698 miles
  • 2011 – 169,738 miles
  • 2008 – 156,698 miles
  • 2006 – 117,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,606 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,606 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    232,606 miles
    Test number
    168685705303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass230,076 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    230,076 miles
    Test number
    965823341119
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail230,073 miles (+12,013)5 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,073 miles
    Test number
    166252177179
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass218,060 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    218,060 miles
    Test number
    807639951394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass211,856 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    211,856 miles
    Test number
    755794620700
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Fail211,856 miles (+955)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,856 miles
    Test number
    715645238962
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass210,901 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    210,901 miles
    Test number
    681290533106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  8. Fail210,895 miles (+7,446)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,895 miles
    Test number
    431117838594
    • 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  9. Pass203,449 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    203,449 miles
    Test number
    139257179125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryWater leak
  10. Fail203,443 miles (+891)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,443 miles
    Test number
    371108707477
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryWater leak
  11. Pass202,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    202,552 miles
    Test number
    135441255417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail202,552 miles (+2,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,552 miles
    Test number
    277940255001
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass200,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    200,284 miles
    Test number
    648880754068
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail200,284 miles (+7,919)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,284 miles
    Test number
    225583344059
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass192,365 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    192,365 miles
    Test number
    888253753010
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded in places
    • NoteGrease around offside front c/v boot area
    • NoteOffside headlamp loose
  16. Fail192,364 miles (+15,666)2 dangerous6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,364 miles
    Test number
    226616543065
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteLeaks around steering rack
    • NoteOffside headlamp loose
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipes corroded
  17. Pass176,698 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    176,698 miles
    Test number
    469477242041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail176,647 miles (+6,909)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    677749532048
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass169,738 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    169,738 miles
    Test number
    159411241437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail169,734 miles (+13,036)6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,734 miles
    Test number
    716059531081
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteFront number plate
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight cut
    • NoteO/s sill bent
    • NoteRear discs rusty
  21. Pass156,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    156,698 miles
    Test number
    361291598138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail156,698 miles (+39,212)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,698 miles
    Test number
    502755188173
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  23. Pass117,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    462476106307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T400 ACV

Does T400 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ACV is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 ACV?
The MOT on T400 ACV is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 ACV done?
T400 ACV was recorded at 232,606 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,783 miles a year.
Has T400 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 ACV has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T400 ACV 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 ACV find?
T400 ACV passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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