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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T400 DGSMOT history

T400 DGS is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 192,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
192,535 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 DGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 DGS was last recorded at 192,535 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,169 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
3,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,535 miles
  • 2025 – 192,169 miles
  • 2023 – 191,987 miles
  • 2021 – 191,824 miles
  • 2020 – 191,654 miles
  • 2019 – 190,568 miles
  • 2018 – 188,744 miles
  • 2017 – 186,450 miles
  • 2016 – 184,179 miles
  • 2015 – 178,978 miles
  • 2014 – 172,049 miles
  • 2013 – 166,868 miles
  • 2012 – 165,068 miles
  • 2011 – 161,424 miles
  • 2010 – 154,801 miles
  • 2009 – 146,599 miles
  • 2008 – 140,238 miles
  • 2007 – 131,288 miles
  • 2006 – 129,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,535 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,535 miles (+366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    192,535 miles
    Test number
    817312215613
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass192,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,169 miles
    Test number
    904688587137
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail192,169 miles (+182)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,169 miles
    Test number
    210633804830
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass191,987 miles (+163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    191,987 miles
    Test number
    164350801352
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass191,824 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,824 miles
    Test number
    835215229717
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass191,654 miles (+1,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    191,654 miles
    Test number
    468560449291
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass190,568 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    190,568 miles
    Test number
    622178608220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass188,744 miles (+2,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,744 miles
    Test number
    326836851013
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass186,450 miles (+2,271)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    186,450 miles
    Test number
    665532561805
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass184,179 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    184,179 miles
    Test number
    640258086487
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail184,175 miles (+5,197)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,175 miles
    Test number
    105356137221
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 zr18W (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass178,978 miles (+201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    178,978 miles
    Test number
    288138375175
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail178,777 miles (+6,728)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,777 miles
    Test number
    799821175137
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass172,049 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    172,049 miles
    Test number
    498033364079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail172,002 miles (+5,134)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,002 miles
    Test number
    259980764064
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass166,868 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    166,868 miles
    Test number
    257339453056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken

  17. Fail166,852 miles (+1,784)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,852 miles
    Test number
    395227153034
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken

  18. Pass165,068 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    165,068 miles
    Test number
    188384092133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  19. Fail165,068 miles (+3,644)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,068 miles
    Test number
    808584092187
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  20. Pass161,424 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    161,424 miles
    Test number
    388466791125
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

  21. Fail161,424 miles (+6,623)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,424 miles
    Test number
    129346491159
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

  22. Pass154,801 miles (+71)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    154,801 miles
    Test number
    271574000242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm

  23. Fail154,730 miles (+8,131)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,730 miles
    Test number
    343607490178
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm

  24. Pass146,599 miles (+6,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    146,599 miles
    Test number
    174444609214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass140,238 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    140,238 miles
    Test number
    403276588164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass131,288 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    244945787149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass129,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,111 miles
    Test number
    233237706373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T400 DGS

Does T400 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 DGS is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 DGS?
The MOT on T400 DGS is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 DGS done?
T400 DGS was recorded at 192,535 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,255 miles a year.
Has T400 DGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 DGS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 DGS 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 DGS find?
T400 DGS passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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