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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T400 DDMMOT history

T400 DDM is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 223,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
223,488 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 DDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 DDM was last recorded at 223,488 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,474 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,488 miles
  • 2024 – 219,615 miles
  • 2023 – 215,576 miles
  • 2022 – 209,555 miles
  • 2021 – 203,847 miles
  • 2020 – 199,419 miles
  • 2019 – 194,812 miles
  • 2018 – 190,221 miles
  • 2017 – 185,263 miles
  • 2016 – 177,086 miles
  • 2015 – 172,258 miles
  • 2014 – 167,108 miles
  • 2013 – 161,573 miles
  • 2012 – 151,081 miles
  • 2011 – 144,062 miles
  • 2010 – 142,183 miles
  • 2009 – 125,794 miles
  • 2008 – 109,949 miles
  • 2007 – 95,698 miles
  • 2006 – 80,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,488 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    223,488 miles
    Test number
    442069807297
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail223,474 miles (+3,859)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,474 miles
    Test number
    235321092740
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass219,615 miles (+4,039)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    219,615 miles
    Test number
    784020253766
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass215,576 miles (+111)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    215,576 miles
    Test number
    353605436553
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail215,465 miles (+5,910)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,465 miles
    Test number
    385742600766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,555 miles (+5,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    209,555 miles
    Test number
    190034885475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass203,847 miles (+4,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    203,847 miles
    Test number
    921892076828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass199,419 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,419 miles
    Test number
    111636729051
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has been fully wax oiled front to back not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  9. Pass194,812 miles (+4,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,812 miles
    Test number
    339781952421
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  10. Pass190,221 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    190,221 miles
    Test number
    869850729976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass185,263 miles (+8,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    185,263 miles
    Test number
    243570455764
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass177,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    177,086 miles
    Test number
    500972702941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail177,075 miles (+4,817)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,075 miles
    Test number
    438176860997
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass172,258 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    172,258 miles
    Test number
    924987808209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass167,108 miles (+5,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    167,108 miles
    Test number
    696493734351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass161,573 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    161,573 miles
    Test number
    968621743361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail161,415 miles (+10,334)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,415 miles
    Test number
    119127223345
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass151,081 miles (+7,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    151,081 miles
    Test number
    126969722349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass144,062 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    739164451343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass142,183 miles (+176)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    142,183 miles
    Test number
    644318340388
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light displayed
    • NoteClutch slipping
    • NoteO/s headlight aim on lower limit

  21. Fail142,007 miles (+16,213)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,007 miles
    Test number
    560270540380
    • DangerousHeavy corrosion too o/s/r brake disc(needs replacing now)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light displayed
    • NoteClutch slipping

  22. Pass125,794 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    154118939348
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHigh rear brake imbalance requires attention
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NotePoor operation of horn switch
    • NoteRear brake discs very heavily corroded and advanced pitting
    • NoteRear tyres age cracking

  23. Fail125,794 miles (+15,845)5 repaired1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    534328739330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHigh rear brake imbalance requires attention
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NotePoor operation of horn switch
    • NoteRear brake discs very heavily corroded and advanced pitting
    • NoteRear tyres age cracking

  24. Pass109,949 miles (+14,251)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    812873438310
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion on all discs
    • NoteAirbox slightly insecure and noisy
    • NoteO/s headlight aim on upper limit
    • NotePads warning light on (all visible pads appear ok)

  25. Pass95,698 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    600050547302
    • NoteAdvance movement in both front upper ball joints may need attention soon
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFront grill cracked
    • NoteN/s/f headlight aim on lower limit
    • NoteRear discs pitted and scored may need attention soon
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  26. Fail95,698 miles (+15,518)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    541827837313
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAdvance movement in both front upper ball joints may need attention soon
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFront grill cracked
    • NoteN/s/f headlight aim on lower limit
    • NoteRear discs pitted and scored may need attention soon
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  27. Fail80,180 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    410002946347
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSligyht movement in both front upper ball joints
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  28. Pass80,180 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    680652046317
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSligyht movement in both front upper ball joints
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

Questions about T400 DDM

Does T400 DDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 DDM is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 DDM?
The MOT on T400 DDM is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 DDM done?
T400 DDM was recorded at 223,488 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 7,560 miles a year.
Has T400 DDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 DDM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 DDM 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 DDM find?
T400 DDM passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run, and 3 more.

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