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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T400 DLNMOT history

T400 DLN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 230,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
230,443 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 DLN was last recorded at 230,443 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,386 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,057 miles
Average per year
9,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,443 miles
  • 2025 – 224,386 miles
  • 2024 – 215,078 miles
  • 2023 – 214,497 miles
  • 2022 – 212,563 miles
  • 2021 – 208,305 miles
  • 2020 – 206,565 miles
  • 2019 – 204,054 miles
  • 2018 – 200,780 miles
  • 2017 – 196,445 miles
  • 2016 – 190,005 miles
  • 2015 – 181,963 miles
  • 2014 – 170,437 miles
  • 2013 – 158,670 miles
  • 2012 – 157,068 miles
  • 2011 – 150,925 miles
  • 2010 – 147,521 miles
  • 2009 – 136,428 miles
  • 2008 – 109,384 miles
  • 2007 – 75,065 miles
  • 2006 – 45,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,443 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Outer offside outer sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both inner sills corroded covered in underseal preventing complete inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

35 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    230,443 miles
    Test number
    375734576704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail230,443 miles (+6,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,443 miles
    Test number
    460020415507
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass224,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    224,386 miles
    Test number
    752987254612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail224,386 miles (+9,308)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,386 miles
    Test number
    382468272594
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass215,078 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    215,078 miles
    Test number
    385752821375
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer offside outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded covered in underseal preventing complete inspection

  6. Fail215,055 miles (+558)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,055 miles
    Test number
    792679207953
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration excessive visible smoke preventing full emissions test (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer offside outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded covered in underseal preventing complete inspection

  7. Pass214,497 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    214,497 miles
    Test number
    646207596964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail214,478 miles (+1,915)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,478 miles
    Test number
    406255167062
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass212,563 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    212,563 miles
    Test number
    561210464005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail212,538 miles (+4,233)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,538 miles
    Test number
    835239679011
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass208,305 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    208,305 miles
    Test number
    500463914053
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail208,263 miles (+1,698)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,263 miles
    Test number
    830463069898
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass206,565 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    206,565 miles
    Test number
    300808382886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass204,054 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    204,054 miles
    Test number
    665099183423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass200,780 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    200,780 miles
    Test number
    946571481652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass196,445 miles (+6,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    196,445 miles
    Test number
    686650905865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose to rear arm and hose to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose to rear arm and hose to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass190,005 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    190,005 miles
    Test number
    170789751290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass181,963 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    181,963 miles
    Test number
    707177165140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail181,785 miles (+11,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,785 miles
    Test number
    225071365470
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass170,437 miles (+11,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    170,437 miles
    Test number
    526431144118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass158,670 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    158,670 miles
    Test number
    869993863113
    • NoteVehicle's exhaust slightly smokey

  22. Fail158,669 miles (+1,601)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,669 miles
    Test number
    238175143132
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass157,068 miles (+33)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    157,068 miles
    Test number
    747837242370
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tail pipe corroded

  24. Fail157,035 miles (+6,110)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,035 miles
    Test number
    607291942354
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tail pipe corroded

  25. Pass150,925 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    150,925 miles
    Test number
    806980921397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail150,921 miles (+3,400)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,921 miles
    Test number
    979409611323
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  27. Pass147,521 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    147,521 miles
    Test number
    343188900309
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail147,516 miles (+11,088)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,516 miles
    Test number
    504217700332
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass136,428 miles (+27,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    136,428 miles
    Test number
    770032809394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass109,384 miles (+34,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    971433408331
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front indicator lense missing (bulb correct colour)

  31. Pass75,065 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    530155487291
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteEngine heater plug warning light on
    • NoteFront and rear number plates discolouring
    • NoteRear door wiper blade rubbers perished

  32. Fail75,065 miles (+30,053)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    124393887238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteEngine heater plug warning light on
    • NoteFront and rear number plates discolouring
    • NoteRear door wiper blade rubbers perished

  33. Pass45,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,012 miles
    Test number
    323439296236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail45,012 miles (+34)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,012 miles
    Test number
    944739196271
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  35. Pass44,978 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    250872706210
    • NoteOffside interior door handle broken

Questions about T400 DLN

Does T400 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 DLN is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 DLN?
The MOT on T400 DLN is valid until 16 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 DLN done?
T400 DLN was recorded at 230,443 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,278 miles a year.
Has T400 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 DLN has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 DLN 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 DLN find?
T400 DLN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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