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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T400 ESSMOT history

T400 ESS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,541 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 ESS was last recorded at 102,541 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2008: 25,941 miles, lower than 214,064 miles on 5 Jul 2007.

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
99,159 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,382 miles
Average per year
4,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,541 miles
  • 2025 – 99,159 miles
  • 2024 – 96,144 miles
  • 2023 – 92,434 miles
  • 2022 – 88,913 miles
  • 2018 – 86,933 miles
  • 2017 – 83,088 miles
  • 2016 – 79,484 miles
  • 2015 – 74,394 miles
  • 2014 – 71,120 miles
  • 2013 – 69,576 miles
  • 2012 – 63,297 miles
  • 2011 – 55,669 miles
  • 2010 – 48,267 miles
  • 2009 – 39,499 miles
  • 2008 – 25,941 miles
  • 2007 – 214,064 miles
  • 2006 – 14,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,541 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sliding door runner/sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,541 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,541 miles
    Test number
    599301612295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,159 miles
    Test number
    791476221418
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,159 miles (+3,015)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,159 miles
    Test number
    958581850344
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,144 miles
    Test number
    477202263849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,144 miles (+3,710)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,144 miles
    Test number
    400391996560
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  6. Pass92,434 miles (+3,521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,434 miles
    Test number
    443203146821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Pass88,913 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    895610021211
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sliding door runner/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension componenets.

  8. Fail88,913 miles (+1,980)3 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    191892458597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sliding door runner/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension componenets.

  9. Pass86,933 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    152194021524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,088 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    730218538847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,074 miles (+3,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    884017068512
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,484 miles (+5,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    977416307851
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass74,394 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,394 miles
    Test number
    474573990239
    • AdvisoryN/S Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

  14. Pass71,120 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    127063074200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,071 miles (+1,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,071 miles
    Test number
    695118864204
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,576 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    447668863293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,297 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,297 miles
    Test number
    249976952270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,669 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,669 miles
    Test number
    818318741276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,267 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    322182550439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,499 miles (+13,558)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,499 miles
    Test number
    642470769250
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Pass25,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    183532268275
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail25,941 miles (-188,123)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    183652268249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass214,064 miles (+199,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    214,064 miles
    Test number
    842946187106
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail14,135 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,135 miles
    Test number
    102015296127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass14,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,135 miles
    Test number
    153965996159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 ESS

Does T400 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ESS is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 ESS?
The MOT on T400 ESS is valid until 9 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 ESS done?
T400 ESS was recorded at 102,541 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
Has T400 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 ESS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 ESS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 ESS find?
T400 ESS passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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