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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T400 AELMOT history

T400 AEL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 192,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,771 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 AEL was last recorded at 192,771 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,351 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,420 miles
Average per year
7,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,771 miles
  • 2025 – 191,351 miles
  • 2024 – 189,961 miles
  • 2023 – 188,439 miles
  • 2022 – 186,357 miles
  • 2021 – 177,555 miles
  • 2020 – 172,211 miles
  • 2019 – 164,703 miles
  • 2018 – 157,339 miles
  • 2017 – 148,721 miles
  • 2016 – 140,523 miles
  • 2015 – 131,310 miles
  • 2014 – 125,422 miles
  • 2013 – 119,127 miles
  • 2012 – 113,655 miles
  • 2011 – 104,991 miles
  • 2009 – 85,589 miles
  • 2008 – 77,846 miles
  • 2007 – 68,469 miles
  • 2006 – 46,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,771 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,771 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,771 miles
    Test number
    480734964142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,351 miles (+1,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,351 miles
    Test number
    793406461253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass189,961 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,961 miles
    Test number
    352487005611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,439 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,439 miles
    Test number
    868494023554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,357 miles
    Test number
    949336950167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail186,357 miles (+8,802)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,357 miles
    Test number
    899535818442
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,555 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    177,555 miles
    Test number
    696878153643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,211 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,211 miles
    Test number
    462500532838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,703 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,703 miles
    Test number
    220837357054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,339 miles (+8,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,339 miles
    Test number
    174384848975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,721 miles
    Test number
    552155845844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,721 miles (+8,198)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,721 miles
    Test number
    766180860918
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass140,523 miles (+9,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,523 miles
    Test number
    800576574934
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass131,310 miles (+5,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,310 miles
    Test number
    920301651142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass125,422 miles (+6,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,422 miles
    Test number
    165409464227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass119,127 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,127 miles
    Test number
    909879963248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,655 miles (+8,664)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    305820552204
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass104,991 miles (+5,873)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    557272071297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass99,118 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,118 miles
    Test number
    145411521024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust downpipe split
    • NoteFront brake pads
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear reflector damaged

  20. Fail99,118 miles (+13,529)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,118 miles
    Test number
    956681821046
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust downpipe split
    • NoteFront brake pads
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear reflector damaged

  21. Pass85,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,589 miles
    Test number
    400837469238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,589 miles (+7,743)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,589 miles
    Test number
    720027369242
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside front door only opens if key or inner rod used
    • NoteOffside rear pads low
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner tie rods

  23. Pass77,846 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,846 miles
    Test number
    403480388271
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front door lock faulty
    • NoteNoise coming from serpentine belt or timing belt area

  24. Fail77,846 miles (+9,377)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,846 miles
    Test number
    823740088273
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front door lock faulty
    • NoteNoise coming from serpentine belt or timing belt area

  25. Pass68,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    552972947217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,469 miles (+21,717)2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    242862747219
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Fail46,752 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    354360386097
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAdvise near side front door mirror glass broken
    • NoteAdvise slight windscreen damage

  28. Pass46,752 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    904220986000
    • NoteAdvise near side front door mirror glass broken
    • NoteAdvise slight windscreen damage

Questions about T400 AEL

Does T400 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 AEL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 AEL?
The MOT on T400 AEL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 AEL done?
T400 AEL was recorded at 192,771 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 7,117 miles a year.
Has T400 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 AEL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T400 AEL 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 AEL find?
T400 AEL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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