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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T400 BUSMOT history

T400 BUS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
48,146 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 BUS was last recorded at 48,146 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,874 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
1,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,146 miles
  • 2025 – 47,874 miles
  • 2024 – 47,101 miles
  • 2023 – 45,833 miles
  • 2022 – 45,150 miles
  • 2020 – 43,143 miles
  • 2019 – 40,487 miles
  • 2018 – 39,020 miles
  • 2017 – 36,611 miles
  • 2016 – 35,484 miles
  • 2015 – 31,973 miles
  • 2014 – 28,904 miles
  • 2013 – 26,666 miles
  • 2012 – 24,596 miles
  • 2011 – 21,526 miles
  • 2010 – 18,516 miles
  • 2009 – 15,240 miles
  • 2008 – 12,349 miles
  • 2007 – 11,788 miles
  • 2006 – 10,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,146 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,146 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    458215834695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,874 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,874 miles
    Test number
    653067021857
    • 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))

  3. Fail47,873 miles (+772)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    212186637736
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass47,101 miles (+1,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,101 miles
    Test number
    254722040475
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass45,833 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,833 miles
    Test number
    158397150522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,150 miles (+2,007)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    958007818567
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Pass43,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,143 miles
    Test number
    989647421792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,143 miles (+2,656)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,143 miles
    Test number
    193756197756
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,487 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    635280514602
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail40,486 miles (+1,466)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    390892647493
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass39,020 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    187100984026
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Fail39,020 miles (+2,409)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    969412553000
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall also splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position now unable to open (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass36,611 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    771982490313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,484 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,484 miles
    Test number
    223296151515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,973 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    786581485132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,904 miles (+2,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    475854654107
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass26,666 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,666 miles
    Test number
    405225003373
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail26,657 miles (+2,061)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,657 miles
    Test number
    926544603360
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,596 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,596 miles
    Test number
    239737602344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,285 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    415578852155
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass21,526 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,526 miles
    Test number
    189583251138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,516 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,516 miles
    Test number
    984834540104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,240 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,240 miles
    Test number
    263278649179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,349 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,349 miles
    Test number
    562476158107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,788 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,788 miles
    Test number
    612974007219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,667 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,667 miles
    Test number
    270248806205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  27. Pass10,667 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,667 miles
    Test number
    900998706200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,336 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,336 miles
    Test number
    794671136077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail9,334 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,334 miles
    Test number
    210720336053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T400 BUS

Does T400 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 BUS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 BUS?
The MOT on T400 BUS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 BUS done?
T400 BUS was recorded at 48,146 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,900 miles a year.
Has T400 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 BUS has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 BUS 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 BUS find?
T400 BUS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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