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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T400 DNBMOT history

T400 DNB is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
208,178 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 DNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 DNB was last recorded at 208,178 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 5,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,272 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,906 miles
Average per year
6,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,178 miles
  • 2025 – 202,272 miles
  • 2024 – 200,755 miles
  • 2023 – 196,935 miles
  • 2021 – 193,669 miles
  • 2020 – 188,452 miles
  • 2019 – 184,260 miles
  • 2018 – 178,570 miles
  • 2017 – 172,567 miles
  • 2016 – 166,615 miles
  • 2015 – 157,913 miles
  • 2014 – 150,572 miles
  • 2013 – 141,720 miles
  • 2012 – 136,753 miles
  • 2011 – 128,886 miles
  • 2010 – 119,330 miles
  • 2009 – 108,465 miles
  • 2008 – 98,817 miles
  • 2007 – 88,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,178 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    208,178 miles
    Test number
    282646579863
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail208,178 miles (+5,906)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,178 miles
    Test number
    986229585288
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass202,272 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    202,272 miles
    Test number
    160953745488
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 nsf,osf
    • 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))

  4. Fail202,245 miles (+1,490)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,245 miles
    Test number
    129052405666
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass200,755 miles (+3,820)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    200,755 miles
    Test number
    448633795984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,935 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    196,935 miles
    Test number
    865454495343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass193,669 miles (+5,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    193,669 miles
    Test number
    781452981917
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGenral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort slightly low

  8. Pass188,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,452 miles
    Test number
    248842816003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail188,452 miles (+4,192)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,452 miles
    Test number
    356740629059
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1 of 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light flashing (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass184,260 miles (+5,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,260 miles
    Test number
    253302068801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner ball joints slight play

  11. Pass178,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,570 miles
    Test number
    662877568674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail178,570 miles (+6,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,570 miles
    Test number
    722558405031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass172,567 miles (+5,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,567 miles
    Test number
    824040237633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside both wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass166,615 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    166,615 miles
    Test number
    607519054326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  15. Fail166,600 miles (+8,687)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,600 miles
    Test number
    742389621806
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Pass157,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,913 miles
    Test number
    728544057974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail157,913 miles (+7,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,913 miles
    Test number
    425226337352
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail150,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,572 miles
    Test number
    205948194262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass150,572 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    150,572 miles
    Test number
    397948194433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass141,720 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    141,720 miles
    Test number
    826643203374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail141,698 miles (+4,945)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,698 miles
    Test number
    446952303495
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass136,753 miles (+7,867)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    136,753 miles
    Test number
    137597472249
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass128,886 miles (+9,556)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    128,886 miles
    Test number
    696940611174
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass119,330 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    119,330 miles
    Test number
    711213250057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail119,115 miles (+10,650)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    712956340001
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass108,465 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    108,465 miles
    Test number
    704497919071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass98,817 miles (+10,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    98,817 miles
    Test number
    383172408088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    361953207073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 DNB

Does T400 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 DNB is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 DNB?
The MOT on T400 DNB is valid until 10 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 DNB done?
T400 DNB was recorded at 208,178 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 6,203 miles a year.
Has T400 DNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 DNB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 DNB 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 DNB find?
T400 DNB passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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