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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T400 ARKMOT history

T400 ARK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,191 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 ARK was last recorded at 148,191 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2017: 13,687 miles, lower than 130,215 miles on 21 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,191 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,191 miles
  • 2025 – 147,433 miles
  • 2024 – 146,065 miles
  • 2023 – 144,886 miles
  • 2022 – 144,448 miles
  • 2021 – 142,855 miles
  • 2020 – 142,033 miles
  • 2019 – 140,273 miles
  • 2018 – 137,876 miles
  • 2017 – 133,687 miles
  • 2016 – 130,215 miles
  • 2015 – 125,281 miles
  • 2014 – 120,282 miles
  • 2013 – 111,320 miles
  • 2012 – 104,267 miles
  • 2011 – 98,344 miles
  • 2010 – 91,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,191 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • 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
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,191 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,191 miles
    Test number
    811319810352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail148,191 miles (+758)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,191 miles
    Test number
    756249045925
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass147,433 miles (+1,368)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,433 miles
    Test number
    733233540545
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer shell corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,065 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,065 miles
    Test number
    368819551518
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail146,063 miles (+1,177)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,063 miles
    Test number
    787044978691
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass144,886 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    364167194337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail144,866 miles (+418)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,866 miles
    Test number
    647707564930
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass144,448 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    342288611852
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,855 miles (+822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,855 miles
    Test number
    706180950150
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass142,033 miles (+1,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,033 miles
    Test number
    736768879342
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,273 miles (+2,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    330905477859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass137,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    177671151653
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Fail137,876 miles (+4,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    262728373187
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear fog permanently on (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass133,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    545185540290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail13,687 miles (-116,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,687 miles
    Test number
    406992573261
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass130,215 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,215 miles
    Test number
    378872145793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,281 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,281 miles
    Test number
    748380715140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,251 miles (+4,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,251 miles
    Test number
    926574005107
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  19. Pass120,282 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,282 miles
    Test number
    987428594031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,320 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    779991203188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,267 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    199896192464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,344 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    238453911172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    503942510171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T400 ARK

Does T400 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ARK is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 ARK?
The MOT on T400 ARK is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 ARK done?
T400 ARK was recorded at 148,191 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,541 miles a year.
Has T400 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 ARK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 ARK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 ARK find?
T400 ARK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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