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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T400 AVWMOT history

T400 AVW is a green and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,119 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 AVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 AVW was last recorded at 155,119 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,900 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
219 miles
Average per year
5,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,119 miles
  • 2025 – 154,900 miles
  • 2024 – 151,896 miles
  • 2023 – 140,412 miles
  • 2022 – 130,510 miles
  • 2021 – 127,177 miles
  • 2020 – 123,189 miles
  • 2019 – 115,316 miles
  • 2018 – 109,788 miles
  • 2017 – 103,299 miles
  • 2015 – 102,452 miles
  • 2014 – 101,667 miles
  • 2013 – 99,773 miles
  • 2012 – 97,833 miles
  • 2011 – 91,231 miles
  • 2010 – 83,549 miles
  • 2009 – 76,288 miles
  • 2008 – 69,976 miles
  • 2007 – 63,900 miles
  • 2006 – 56,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,119 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a heavy black coating unable to fully inspect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under body covered in a heavy black coating unable to fully inspect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,119 miles (+219)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    283217923658
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail154,900 miles (+2,955)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,900 miles
    Test number
    175926172947
    • MajorHorn not working Only works with steering straight, secondary horn stays on (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Multiple LEDS dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDS not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering heavy
  3. Pass151,945 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,945 miles
    Test number
    145792818760
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a heavy black coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in a heavy black coating unable to fully inspect
  4. Fail151,922 miles (+26)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,922 miles
    Test number
    446066028325
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking Brake fluid leak (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a heavy black coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in a heavy black coating unable to fully inspect
  5. Fail151,896 miles (+11,484)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,896 miles
    Test number
    720165410440
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn not functioning at steering wheel, separate switch fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass140,412 miles (+211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    613713639612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail140,201 miles (+9,691)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,201 miles
    Test number
    964880237546
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass130,510 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,510 miles
    Test number
    332771766864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,177 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,177 miles
    Test number
    146080106129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,189 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,189 miles
    Test number
    404572515874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,316 miles (+5,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    900951792745
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass109,788 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    404781075051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,299 miles
    Test number
    160943649424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail103,299 miles (+847)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,299 miles
    Test number
    625978160606
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass102,452 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,452 miles
    Test number
    411364452813
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Fail102,424 miles (+757)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    974452493827
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner siils (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass101,667 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,667 miles
    Test number
    477209844263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail101,616 miles (+1,843)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    368970644478
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass99,773 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,773 miles
    Test number
    739081523200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,695 miles (+1,862)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,695 miles
    Test number
    447670123255
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass97,833 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    578242222208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,231 miles
    Test number
    695584731242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,231 miles (+7,682)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,231 miles
    Test number
    329014631490
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass83,549 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    720997130299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,288 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    243147839261
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  26. Pass76,288 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    740027539201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,976 miles (+6,076)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    482154938291
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint boot split and slight movement in joint
    • NoteRear wiper blade u/s
  28. Pass63,900 miles (+7,323)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    183270847237
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s bottom ball joint and boot split
  29. Pass56,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    272561246252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 AVW

Does T400 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 AVW is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 AVW?
The MOT on T400 AVW is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 AVW done?
T400 AVW was recorded at 155,119 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,081 miles a year.
Has T400 AVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 AVW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 AVW 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 AVW find?
T400 AVW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pad warning light on; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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