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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T400 EATMOT history

T400 EAT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 253,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
253,320 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 EAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 EAT was last recorded at 253,320 miles on 29 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,319 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
14,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,320 miles
  • 2025 – 242,800 miles
  • 2024 – 236,482 miles
  • 2023 – 229,233 miles
  • 2022 – 218,159 miles
  • 2021 – 202,605 miles
  • 2020 – 187,054 miles
  • 2019 – 171,926 miles
  • 2018 – 153,754 miles
  • 2017 – 127,817 miles
  • 2016 – 102,465 miles
  • 2015 – 94,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,320 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,320 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    253,320 miles
    Test number
    159201704472
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Fail253,319 miles (+10,519)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,319 miles
    Test number
    839639033796
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass242,800 miles (+6,318)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    242,800 miles
    Test number
    360165826438
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass236,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    236,482 miles
    Test number
    187361116943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail236,482 miles (+7,249)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,482 miles
    Test number
    436646580572
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass229,233 miles (+11,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    229,233 miles
    Test number
    165881763092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass218,159 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    218,159 miles
    Test number
    505401724730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail218,151 miles (+15,546)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,151 miles
    Test number
    486031245142
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass202,605 miles (+15,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    202,605 miles
    Test number
    586272035767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Advise driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

  10. Pass187,054 miles (+15,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    187,054 miles
    Test number
    765151073498
    • AdvisoryAdvise pinhole to offside front outer cv gaiter

  11. Pass171,926 miles (+18,172)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,926 miles
    Test number
    334083558948
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass153,754 miles (+25,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,754 miles
    Test number
    885484480515
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryWear on brake discs

  13. Pass127,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,817 miles
    Test number
    906985601532
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail127,812 miles (+25,347)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    906811265385
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass102,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    286822928708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail102,461 miles (+8,293)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    906929824816
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass94,168 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    635173415171
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteA/v o/s inner tyre wall cracking

Questions about T400 EAT

Does T400 EAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 EAT is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 EAT?
The MOT on T400 EAT is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 EAT done?
T400 EAT was recorded at 253,320 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 14,339 miles a year.
Has T400 EAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 EAT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 EAT 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 EAT find?
T400 EAT passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front nail in tyre.

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