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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T400 ELCMOT history

T400 ELC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,049 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 ELC was last recorded at 97,049 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,043 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,049 miles
  • 2025 – 96,245 miles
  • 2024 – 94,513 miles
  • 2023 – 91,472 miles
  • 2022 – 87,864 miles
  • 2021 – 83,407 miles
  • 2020 – 81,924 miles
  • 2019 – 78,318 miles
  • 2018 – 75,499 miles
  • 2017 – 70,696 miles
  • 2016 – 67,729 miles
  • 2015 – 64,762 miles
  • 2014 – 59,796 miles
  • 2013 – 51,756 miles
  • 2012 – 43,579 miles
  • 2011 – 33,522 miles
  • 2010 – 25,276 miles
  • 2009 – 19,974 miles
  • 2008 – 16,816 miles
  • 2007 – 12,806 miles
  • 2006 – 9,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,049 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake backing discs plate corroded & rusty (Both sides)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate (Rise (letters & numbers))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,049 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    340519176817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail97,043 miles (+798)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,043 miles
    Test number
    745289855016
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,245 miles (+1,732)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    838355564186
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backing plate slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryInjection warning light flashing
  4. Pass94,513 miles (+3,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    856928324371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf & nsf brake backing plates deteriating
  5. Pass91,472 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    968048182268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,465 miles (+3,601)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,465 miles
    Test number
    734840279697
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass87,864 miles (+24)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    353389512777
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake backing discs plate corroded & rusty (Both sides)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate (Rise (letters & numbers))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  8. Fail87,840 miles (+4,433)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,840 miles
    Test number
    444079311689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 235.40.R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake backing discs plate corroded & rusty (Both sides)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate (Rise (letters & numbers))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  9. Pass83,407 miles (+1,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    208838331547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass81,924 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    400852289507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,318 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,318 miles
    Test number
    340205280541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,499 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    254135445113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,696 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    837708475340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,729 miles (+2,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    530482375643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass64,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    158870926815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,762 miles (+4,966)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    248755636415
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  17. Pass59,796 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    785881764233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,756 miles (+8,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    996433763239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,579 miles (+10,057)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    988562882277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,522 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    106261051206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,276 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    724667970275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
  22. Pass25,276 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    822617770213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,974 miles
    Test number
    214681689294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,974 miles (+3,158)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,974 miles
    Test number
    164651289253
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass16,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,816 miles
    Test number
    593101468269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  26. Fail16,816 miles (+4,010)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,816 miles
    Test number
    284591168202
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  27. Pass12,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,806 miles
    Test number
    610131047292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,806 miles (+3,002)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,806 miles
    Test number
    374211447467
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  29. Pass9,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,804 miles
    Test number
    342772946422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 ELC

Does T400 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ELC is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 ELC?
The MOT on T400 ELC is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 ELC done?
T400 ELC was recorded at 97,049 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has T400 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 ELC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 ELC 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 ELC find?
T400 ELC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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