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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T400 BUCMOT history

T400 BUC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 219,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
219,549 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 BUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 BUC was last recorded at 219,549 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,907 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,549 miles
  • 2024 – 218,907 miles
  • 2023 – 217,326 miles
  • 2022 – 214,196 miles
  • 2021 – 210,665 miles
  • 2020 – 207,546 miles
  • 2019 – 203,328 miles
  • 2018 – 198,915 miles
  • 2017 – 192,871 miles
  • 2016 – 187,941 miles
  • 2015 – 184,404 miles
  • 2014 – 181,643 miles
  • 2013 – 178,204 miles
  • 2012 – 172,322 miles
  • 2011 – 167,299 miles
  • 2010 – 165,589 miles
  • 2009 – 163,131 miles
  • 2008 – 161,183 miles
  • 2007 – 153,387 miles
  • 2006 – 139,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,549 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( D bushes)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,549 miles (+642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    219,549 miles
    Test number
    661879720624
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass218,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    218,907 miles
    Test number
    168668317378
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail218,907 miles (+1,581)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,907 miles
    Test number
    908469546029
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust snaped off at cat (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass217,326 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    217,326 miles
    Test number
    727850135613
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe corroded

  5. Fail217,312 miles (+3,116)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,312 miles
    Test number
    689277813993
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe corroded

  6. Pass214,196 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    214,196 miles
    Test number
    514091403746
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded

  7. Fail214,190 miles (+3,525)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,190 miles
    Test number
    768786561086
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded

  8. Pass210,665 miles (+3,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    210,665 miles
    Test number
    424443560477
    • AdvisoryBoth inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass207,546 miles (+4,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,546 miles
    Test number
    109812419072
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass203,328 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    203,328 miles
    Test number
    692157114309
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Fail203,324 miles (+4,409)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,324 miles
    Test number
    175202031977
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Pass198,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    198,915 miles
    Test number
    312861582297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail198,915 miles (+6,044)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,915 miles
    Test number
    510694195130
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass192,871 miles (+4,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    192,871 miles
    Test number
    521681893397
    • AdvisoryBoth inner tie rods have slight play

  15. Pass187,941 miles (+3,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    187,941 miles
    Test number
    100166932640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass184,404 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    184,404 miles
    Test number
    375530719983
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail184,395 miles (+2,752)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,395 miles
    Test number
    339124090573
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass181,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    181,643 miles
    Test number
    828413434209
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail181,643 miles (+3,439)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,643 miles
    Test number
    408561234201
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass178,204 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    178,204 miles
    Test number
    639110623221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass172,322 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    172,322 miles
    Test number
    147906712245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBrake mal function lamp illuminated.

  22. Fail172,303 miles (+5,004)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,303 miles
    Test number
    419026712200
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBrake mal function lamp illuminated.

  23. Pass167,299 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    167,299 miles
    Test number
    596089161104
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake warning light stays on
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  24. Fail167,299 miles (+1,710)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,299 miles
    Test number
    227626961498
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake warning light stays on
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  25. Pass165,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    165,589 miles
    Test number
    390430790056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail165,589 miles (+2,458)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,589 miles
    Test number
    820590390028
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass163,131 miles (+1,948)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    163,131 miles
    Test number
    241147789021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play on both steering arms

  28. Pass161,183 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    161,183 miles
    Test number
    692084598096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass153,387 miles (+14,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    153,387 miles
    Test number
    733091967227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass139,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    139,355 miles
    Test number
    603398246294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 BUC

Does T400 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 BUC is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 BUC?
The MOT on T400 BUC is valid until 27 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 BUC done?
T400 BUC was recorded at 219,549 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has T400 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 BUC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 BUC 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 BUC find?
T400 BUC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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