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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T400 ADOMOT history

T400 ADO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 280,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
280,040 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 ADO was last recorded at 280,040 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,436 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
5,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,040 miles
  • 2025 – 279,436 miles
  • 2024 – 278,717 miles
  • 2023 – 276,661 miles
  • 2022 – 275,215 miles
  • 2021 – 274,759 miles
  • 2020 – 273,817 miles
  • 2019 – 273,049 miles
  • 2018 – 270,997 miles
  • 2017 – 269,239 miles
  • 2016 – 267,078 miles
  • 2015 – 265,085 miles
  • 2014 – 262,677 miles
  • 2013 – 243,308 miles
  • 2012 – 226,788 miles
  • 2010 – 216,328 miles
  • 2009 – 207,076 miles
  • 2008 – 194,363 miles
  • 2007 – 185,653 miles
  • 2006 – 166,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,040 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,040 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    280,040 miles
    Test number
    260659075930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass279,436 miles (+719)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    279,436 miles
    Test number
    794325807449
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  3. Pass278,717 miles (+2,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    278,717 miles
    Test number
    499305792109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass276,661 miles (+1,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    276,661 miles
    Test number
    285830009289
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass275,215 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    275,215 miles
    Test number
    682077424642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass274,759 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    274,759 miles
    Test number
    807133659280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass273,817 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    273,817 miles
    Test number
    265785432655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass273,049 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    273,049 miles
    Test number
    431430569218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass270,997 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    270,997 miles
    Test number
    985983524865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass269,239 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    269,239 miles
    Test number
    667230963105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass267,078 miles (+1,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    267,078 miles
    Test number
    430460604142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle emits heavy blue smoke when running at idle speed

  12. Pass265,085 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    265,085 miles
    Test number
    236899815199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass262,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    262,677 miles
    Test number
    268262124137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail262,677 miles (+19,369)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,677 miles
    Test number
    856982824109
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass243,308 miles (+16,520)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    243,308 miles
    Test number
    868803123104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass226,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    226,788 miles
    Test number
    746258912031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail226,788 miles (+10,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,788 miles
    Test number
    768518612037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass216,328 miles (+9,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    216,328 miles
    Test number
    581100840348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass207,076 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    207,076 miles
    Test number
    113556849200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged still legible at 25 meters

  20. Fail207,055 miles (+12,692)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,055 miles
    Test number
    822365349233
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged still legible at 25 meters

  21. Pass194,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    194,363 miles
    Test number
    133382148252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail194,363 miles (+8,710)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,363 miles
    Test number
    284711448294
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play both front track rod ends

  23. Pass185,653 miles (+18,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    185,653 miles
    Test number
    561232137248
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

  24. Pass166,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    166,863 miles
    Test number
    141845856424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail166,863 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,863 miles
    Test number
    784975656096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T400 ADO

Does T400 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ADO is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 ADO?
The MOT on T400 ADO is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 ADO done?
T400 ADO was recorded at 280,040 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 5,618 miles a year.
Has T400 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 ADO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2014.
Has the mileage on T400 ADO 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 ADO find?
T400 ADO passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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