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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T400 AETMOT history

T400 AET is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,777 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 AET
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
19 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 AET was last recorded at 138,777 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,777 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,777 miles
  • 2025 – 138,070 miles
  • 2024 – 137,107 miles
  • 2019 – 133,494 miles
  • 2018 – 128,021 miles
  • 2017 – 123,900 miles
  • 2016 – 116,802 miles
  • 2015 – 108,477 miles
  • 2014 – 105,522 miles
  • 2013 – 102,432 miles
  • 2012 – 99,698 miles
  • 2011 – 95,655 miles
  • 2010 – 91,351 miles
  • 2009 – 86,562 miles
  • 2008 – 82,473 miles
  • 2007 – 77,095 miles
  • 2006 – 72,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,777 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,777 miles
    Test number
    673491257031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail138,777 miles (+707)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,777 miles
    Test number
    751396305368
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass138,070 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,070 miles
    Test number
    703366674024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,107 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,107 miles
    Test number
    433776619790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,975 miles (+3,481)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,975 miles
    Test number
    185224033093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,494 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    366664068711
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,453 miles (+5,432)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,453 miles
    Test number
    486227266447
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,021 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    796573119305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,991 miles (+4,091)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,991 miles
    Test number
    898238306825
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass123,900 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    579133742713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail123,899 miles (+7,097)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,899 miles
    Test number
    855094104882
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass116,802 miles (+8,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,802 miles
    Test number
    487923124976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    551216872366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,477 miles (+2,955)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    950927980102
    • FailureHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass105,522 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    449880404386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,432 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    279430413322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,698 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,698 miles
    Test number
    478345202467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,668 miles (+4,013)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    556650502369
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass95,655 miles (+4,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    298762511308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass91,351 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,351 miles
    Test number
    961990500382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass86,562 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    504393809393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass82,473 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    660194898203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,095 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    661288187267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    862755606317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 AET

Does T400 AET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 AET is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 AET?
The MOT on T400 AET is valid until 29 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 AET done?
T400 AET was recorded at 138,777 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has T400 AET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 AET has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 AET 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 AET find?
T400 AET passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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