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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T400 DCRMOT history

T400 DCR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,281 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 DCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 DCR was last recorded at 80,281 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 5,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,841 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,440 miles
Average per year
2,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,281 miles
  • 2025 – 74,841 miles
  • 2024 – 68,771 miles
  • 2023 – 66,715 miles
  • 2021 – 63,420 miles
  • 2020 – 61,751 miles
  • 2019 – 60,928 miles
  • 2018 – 58,104 miles
  • 2017 – 56,768 miles
  • 2016 – 55,559 miles
  • 2015 – 54,596 miles
  • 2014 – 53,599 miles
  • 2013 – 49,356 miles
  • 2012 – 46,604 miles
  • 2011 – 41,961 miles
  • 2010 – 37,515 miles
  • 2009 – 32,013 miles
  • 2008 – 29,203 miles
  • 2007 – 27,306 miles
  • 2006 – 23,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,281 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,281 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    967195362578
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,841 miles (+6,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,841 miles
    Test number
    726417824096
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass68,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    306533779405
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Fail68,770 miles (+2,055)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,770 miles
    Test number
    486109469142
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass66,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    693503436285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail66,715 miles (+3,295)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    448829295119
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,420 miles (+1,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    169795665253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass61,751 miles (+823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    801137689753
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes has signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has corrosion in places

  9. Pass60,928 miles (+2,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    215299280897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass58,104 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    702804156430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass56,768 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    682465426126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,767 miles (+1,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,767 miles
    Test number
    349424826701
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

  13. Pass55,559 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,559 miles
    Test number
    707498287859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,596 miles (+997)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    839476385041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass53,599 miles (+4,243)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    605476984029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass49,356 miles (+2,752)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    479457963057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass46,604 miles (+4,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,604 miles
    Test number
    878756062050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass41,961 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    208492961001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,515 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    221863850054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,013 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,013 miles
    Test number
    752591629093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,203 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,203 miles
    Test number
    314503228088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,306 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    111482987478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    693518686026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,422 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    360076286055
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T400 DCR

Does T400 DCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 DCR is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 DCR?
The MOT on T400 DCR is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 DCR done?
T400 DCR was recorded at 80,281 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,842 miles a year.
Has T400 DCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 DCR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 DCR 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 DCR find?
T400 DCR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive rear differential.

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