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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 BRTMOT history

T400 BRT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 234,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
234,565 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 BRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 BRT was last recorded at 234,565 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2018: 206,248 miles, lower than 206,347 miles on 12 Mar 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
231,669 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,896 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,565 miles
  • 2024 – 231,669 miles
  • 2023 – 230,093 miles
  • 2022 – 226,547 miles
  • 2021 – 220,514 miles
  • 2020 – 216,000 miles
  • 2019 – 209,534 miles
  • 2018 – 206,248 miles
  • 2017 – 193,226 miles
  • 2016 – 178,190 miles
  • 2014 – 174,699 miles
  • 2013 – 170,087 miles
  • 2012 – 166,932 miles
  • 2011 – 163,374 miles
  • 2010 – 160,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,565 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside front inner and outer cv boot slightly deterioted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front cv boot inner and outer slightly deterioted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Small marks on screen from a old wiper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,565 miles (+2,896)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    234,565 miles
    Test number
    516545307914
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass231,669 miles (+1,576)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    231,669 miles
    Test number
    267589435647
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass230,093 miles (+3,546)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    230,093 miles
    Test number
    627536109665
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass226,547 miles (+6,033)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    226,547 miles
    Test number
    334959347144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass220,514 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    220,514 miles
    Test number
    620494710207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass216,000 miles (+6,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    216,000 miles
    Test number
    322105068357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded

  7. Pass209,534 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    209,534 miles
    Test number
    407823368140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass206,248 miles (-99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    206,248 miles
    Test number
    878726717009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail206,347 miles (+13,121)15 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,347 miles
    Test number
    751076250979
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass193,226 miles (+15,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    193,226 miles
    Test number
    347129031666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass178,190 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    178,190 miles
    Test number
    318315206908
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner and outer cv boot slightly deterioted
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front cv boot inner and outer slightly deterioted
    • AdvisorySmall marks on screen from a old wiper

  12. Fail178,189 miles (+3,490)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,189 miles
    Test number
    476330034730
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner and outer cv boot slightly deterioted
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front cv boot inner and outer slightly deterioted
    • AdvisorySmall marks on screen from a old wiper

  13. Pass174,699 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    174,699 miles
    Test number
    476406244342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail174,632 miles (+4,545)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,632 miles
    Test number
    869009834302
    • FailureFront Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass170,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    170,087 miles
    Test number
    795495963377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail170,074 miles (+3,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,074 miles
    Test number
    167495663306
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass166,932 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    166,932 miles
    Test number
    787279152309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,374 miles (+3,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    163,374 miles
    Test number
    386026741322
    • NoteO/s front tyre slight cut

  19. Pass160,241 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    160,241 miles
    Test number
    970165450311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot insecure.

  20. Fail160,206 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,206 miles
    Test number
    434991750310
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot insecure.

Questions about T400 BRT

Does T400 BRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 BRT is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 BRT?
The MOT on T400 BRT is valid until 20 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 BRT done?
T400 BRT was recorded at 234,565 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has T400 BRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 BRT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T400 BRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 BRT find?
T400 BRT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills corroded, and 5 more.

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