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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T400 DMGMOT history

T400 DMG is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 327,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
327,236 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 DMG was last recorded at 327,236 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 4,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2007: 198 miles, lower than 178,598 miles on 18 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
322,457 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,779 miles
Average per year
8,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 327,236 miles
  • 2025 – 322,457 miles
  • 2024 – 318,343 miles
  • 2023 – 312,074 miles
  • 2022 – 305,564 miles
  • 2021 – 300,908 miles
  • 2020 – 296,643 miles
  • 2019 – 292,955 miles
  • 2018 – 288,215 miles
  • 2017 – 283,040 miles
  • 2016 – 275,629 miles
  • 2015 – 264,571 miles
  • 2014 – 250,341 miles
  • 2013 – 235,876 miles
  • 2011 – 222,217 miles
  • 2010 – 219,153 miles
  • 2009 – 215,923 miles
  • 2008 – 209,394 miles
  • 2007 – 198,514 miles
  • 2006 – 178,598 miles
  • 2005 – 152,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass327,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 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))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass327,236 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    327,236 miles
    Test number
    696593477550
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  2. Fail327,236 miles (+4,779)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,236 miles
    Test number
    345308345960
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  3. Pass322,457 miles (+4,114)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    322,457 miles
    Test number
    120496939012
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass318,343 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    318,343 miles
    Test number
    638322379249
    • AdvisoryNSR OSR HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  5. Fail318,313 miles (+6,239)3 dangerous11 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,313 miles
    Test number
    521404504395
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. Pass312,074 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    312,074 miles
    Test number
    722275701755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Fail312,073 miles (+6,509)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,073 miles
    Test number
    842780439155
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass305,564 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    305,564 miles
    Test number
    967665271265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass300,908 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    300,908 miles
    Test number
    728048300367
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass296,643 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    296,643 miles
    Test number
    229426379635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass292,955 miles (+4,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    292,955 miles
    Test number
    842447270938
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass288,215 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    288,215 miles
    Test number
    957415700321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass283,040 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    283,040 miles
    Test number
    331931772327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass275,629 miles (+11,058)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    275,629 miles
    Test number
    322301551569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass264,571 miles (+14,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    264,571 miles
    Test number
    867835935082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass250,341 miles (+429)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    250,341 miles
    Test number
    805601244091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  17. Fail249,912 miles (+14,036)6 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,912 miles
    Test number
    129582234440
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  18. Pass235,876 miles (+13,659)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    235,876 miles
    Test number
    739983533004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedle rubbers worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut to sidewall (not down to cords)
    • NoteSteering rack bushes worn,o/s/f tyre inner edges worn,o/s/r tyre inner edge worn
  19. Fail222,217 miles1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,217 miles
    Test number
    308993191434
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to both outer sills
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre split
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim damaged
    • NotePlay in both sides of steering rack
    • NoteSlightly lower effort o/s/r service brake
  20. Pass222,217 miles (+3,064)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    222,217 miles
    Test number
    776633591294
    • NoteCorrosion to both outer sills
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre split
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim damaged
    • NotePlay in both sides of steering rack
    • NoteSlightly lower effort o/s/r service brake
  21. Pass219,153 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    219,153 miles
    Test number
    101336900366
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge
  22. Fail219,153 miles (+3,230)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,153 miles
    Test number
    754945700366
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge
  23. Pass215,923 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    215,923 miles
    Test number
    271672529386
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSteering rack has slight freeplay in inner knuckle joints
  24. Fail215,923 miles (+6,529)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,923 miles
    Test number
    484881329333
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSteering rack has slight freeplay in inner knuckle joints
  25. Fail209,394 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,394 miles
    Test number
    613041588244
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
  26. Pass209,394 miles (+10,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    209,394 miles
    Test number
    960251288230
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
  27. Pass198,514 miles (+198,316)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    198,514 miles
    Test number
    131319887256
    • NoteFront brake inbalance
    • NoteRear service brake effort slightly low
    • NoteSlight play in n/s top ball joint
  28. Fail198 miles (-178,400)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198 miles
    Test number
    430475387210
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFront brake inbalance
    • NoteRear service brake effort slightly low
    • NoteSlight play in n/s top ball joint
  29. Pass178,598 miles (+25,620)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    178,598 miles
    Test number
    442021996296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass152,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    152,978 miles
    Test number
    343629505249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail152,978 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,978 miles
    Test number
    132378405250
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT AND WARNING LIGHT ON

Questions about T400 DMG

Does T400 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 DMG is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 DMG?
The MOT on T400 DMG is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 DMG done?
T400 DMG was recorded at 327,236 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 8,352 miles a year.
Has T400 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 DMG has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 DMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 DMG find?
T400 DMG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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