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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T400 GOVMOT history

T400 GOV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 180,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,623 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 GOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 GOV was last recorded at 180,623 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2006: 37,988 miles, lower than 51,350 miles on 10 Oct 2005.

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
180,530 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
6,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,623 miles
  • 2024 – 172,384 miles
  • 2023 – 165,800 miles
  • 2022 – 161,948 miles
  • 2021 – 161,246 miles
  • 2020 – 157,850 miles
  • 2019 – 148,674 miles
  • 2018 – 139,950 miles
  • 2017 – 131,988 miles
  • 2016 – 121,229 miles
  • 2015 – 114,917 miles
  • 2014 – 109,600 miles
  • 2013 – 102,101 miles
  • 2012 – 96,203 miles
  • 2011 – 90,109 miles
  • 2010 – 83,794 miles
  • 2009 – 76,639 miles
  • 2008 – 66,777 miles
  • 2006 – 59,671 miles
  • 2005 – 51,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,623 miles
  • DangerousHorn randomly goes off when vehicle steeringRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWipers smearyRecorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,623 miles (+93)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,623 miles
    Test number
    227104235660
    • DangerousHorn randomly goes off when vehicle steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary
  2. Fail180,530 miles (+8,146)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,530 miles
    Test number
    309229578366
    • DangerousHorn randomly goes off when vehicle steering
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary
  3. Pass172,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,384 miles
    Test number
    456799727152
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail172,384 miles (+6,584)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,384 miles
    Test number
    921989177759
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass165,800 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,800 miles
    Test number
    134727325862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,948 miles
    Test number
    566621299536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,948 miles (+702)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,948 miles
    Test number
    103598938169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass161,246 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,246 miles
    Test number
    689090221492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,850 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,850 miles
    Test number
    562631295803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail157,848 miles (+9,174)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,848 miles
    Test number
    543109001043
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass148,674 miles (+8,724)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,674 miles
    Test number
    168578664021
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Pass139,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,950 miles
    Test number
    528669011022
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail139,950 miles (+7,962)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,950 miles
    Test number
    658913696537
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass131,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    815021940932
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail131,988 miles (+10,759)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    199883661687
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass121,229 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    356604214689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,982 miles (+6,065)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,982 miles
    Test number
    434411510542
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass114,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    605739575047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,917 miles (+5,317)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    755909975068
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass109,600 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,600 miles
    Test number
    697832374012
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  21. Fail109,599 miles (+7,498)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,599 miles
    Test number
    385182374054
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  22. Pass102,101 miles (+5,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,101 miles
    Test number
    617953743010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  23. Pass96,203 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    686178662068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,109 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,109 miles
    Test number
    855575871092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,107 miles (+6,313)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    539354071076
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass83,794 miles (+7,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,794 miles
    Test number
    764653240065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  27. Pass76,639 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    760297749092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,777 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    874511418038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,671 miles (+21,683)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    361587146357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,988 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    103235476278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  31. Pass37,988 miles (-13,362)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    624135376263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass51,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    642053785251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 GOV

Does T400 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 GOV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 GOV?
The MOT on T400 GOV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 GOV done?
T400 GOV was recorded at 180,623 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
Has T400 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 GOV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 GOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 GOV find?
T400 GOV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 advisories: horn randomly goes off when vehicle steering; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; wipers smeary.

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