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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T400 CHLMOT history

T400 CHL is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 255,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
255,126 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 CHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 CHL was last recorded at 255,126 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,110 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
10,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 255,126 miles
  • 2024 – 250,214 miles
  • 2023 – 242,026 miles
  • 2022 – 233,486 miles
  • 2021 – 227,454 miles
  • 2020 – 219,481 miles
  • 2019 – 211,285 miles
  • 2018 – 201,340 miles
  • 2017 – 190,785 miles
  • 2015 – 171,498 miles
  • 2014 – 150,068 miles
  • 2013 – 147,425 miles
  • 2012 – 128,247 miles
  • 2011 – 114,570 miles
  • 2010 – 108,271 miles
  • 2009 – 97,740 miles
  • 2008 – 86,373 miles
  • 2007 – 73,197 miles
  • 2006 – 54,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,126 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,126 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    255,126 miles
    Test number
    472336912669
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail255,110 miles (+4,896)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,110 miles
    Test number
    180809366461
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass250,214 miles (+8,188)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    250,214 miles
    Test number
    512853576709
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass242,026 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    242,026 miles
    Test number
    602863144480
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail242,025 miles (+8,539)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,025 miles
    Test number
    333284479159
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass233,486 miles (+6,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    233,486 miles
    Test number
    743163788476
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass227,454 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    227,454 miles
    Test number
    276293299313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass219,481 miles (+410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    219,481 miles
    Test number
    899923078874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail219,071 miles (+7,786)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,071 miles
    Test number
    468429281877
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass211,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    211,285 miles
    Test number
    997474331102
    • 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))
  11. Fail211,285 miles (+9,945)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,285 miles
    Test number
    513257518557
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass201,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    201,340 miles
    Test number
    895398250900
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
  13. Fail201,340 miles (+10,555)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,340 miles
    Test number
    465211312821
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged front cable frayed/corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
  14. Pass190,785 miles (+19,287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    190,785 miles
    Test number
    212561815739
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  15. Pass171,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    171,498 miles
    Test number
    964705663349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail171,498 miles (+21,430)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,498 miles
    Test number
    388101989360
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass150,068 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    150,068 miles
    Test number
    379470984221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass147,425 miles (+19,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    147,425 miles
    Test number
    685705573240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,247 miles (+13,677)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,247 miles
    Test number
    607672512224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,570 miles
    Test number
    486818601286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Fail114,570 miles (+4)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,570 miles
    Test number
    726778301276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Fail114,566 miles (+6,295)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    348386701280
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear discs have surface corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in tread
  23. Pass108,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    524574990296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,271 miles (+10,531)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    883524090241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
  25. Pass97,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    162201769299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,740 miles (+11,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    364331069263
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  27. Fail86,373 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    152265688238
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  28. Pass86,373 miles (+13,176)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    801505888212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass73,197 miles (+18,545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    940119277255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    184260666184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 CHL

Does T400 CHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T400 CHL expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T400 CHL?
The MOT on T400 CHL expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T400 CHL done?
T400 CHL was recorded at 255,126 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 10,524 miles a year.
Has T400 CHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 CHL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 CHL 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 CHL find?
T400 CHL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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