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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T400 KDWMOT history

T400 KDW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 241,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
241,004 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 KDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 KDW was last recorded at 241,004 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 2,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,731 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,273 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,004 miles
  • 2025 – 238,731 miles
  • 2024 – 234,510 miles
  • 2023 – 230,417 miles
  • 2022 – 225,866 miles
  • 2021 – 225,790 miles
  • 2020 – 219,620 miles
  • 2019 – 218,087 miles
  • 2018 – 213,984 miles
  • 2017 – 210,633 miles
  • 2016 – 203,205 miles
  • 2015 – 199,911 miles
  • 2014 – 197,019 miles
  • 2013 – 196,996 miles
  • 2012 – 190,751 miles
  • 2011 – 179,131 miles
  • 2010 – 167,343 miles
  • 2009 – 154,896 miles
  • 2008 – 144,202 miles
  • 2007 – 137,483 miles
  • 2006 – 122,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,004 miles (+2,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    241,004 miles
    Test number
    644477446431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass238,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    238,731 miles
    Test number
    460145064378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail238,731 miles (+4,221)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,731 miles
    Test number
    736768487646
    • DangerousFront Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass234,510 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    234,510 miles
    Test number
    453831475372
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail234,510 miles (+16)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,510 miles
    Test number
    958426092096
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail234,494 miles (+4,077)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,494 miles
    Test number
    583071402338
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass230,417 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    230,417 miles
    Test number
    581559787184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail230,410 miles (+4,544)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,410 miles
    Test number
    345146579280
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass225,866 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    225,866 miles
    Test number
    654118779073
    • AdvisoryCorroded on inner sill 30cm away from Structural components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  10. Fail225,790 miles (+6,170)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,790 miles
    Test number
    535665053844
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  11. Pass219,620 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    219,620 miles
    Test number
    930022363624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail219,611 miles (+1,524)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,611 miles
    Test number
    721934686406
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass218,087 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    218,087 miles
    Test number
    722481397449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail218,080 miles (+4,096)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,080 miles
    Test number
    697413192039
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Drive belt excessively worn to power steering pump \\pulley also buckled (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass213,984 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    213,984 miles
    Test number
    778293873734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass210,633 miles (+3,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    210,633 miles
    Test number
    932169343600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (d bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass207,349 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    207,349 miles
    Test number
    164502329323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass203,205 miles (+3,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    203,205 miles
    Test number
    511580314550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass199,911 miles (+82)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    199,911 miles
    Test number
    388701325092
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDrivers door difficult to open from inside vehicle

  20. Fail199,829 miles (+2,810)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,829 miles
    Test number
    808050915097
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers door difficult to open from inside vehicle

  21. Pass197,019 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    197,019 miles
    Test number
    355704124014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail197,019 miles (+23)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,019 miles
    Test number
    126644424458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Fail196,996 miles (+6,245)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,996 miles
    Test number
    899687443325
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Pass190,751 miles (+11,620)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    190,751 miles
    Test number
    118931342307
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  25. Pass179,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    179,131 miles
    Test number
    747443031331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail179,131 miles (+11,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,131 miles
    Test number
    748473031328
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass167,343 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    167,343 miles
    Test number
    472465400437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass154,896 miles (+10,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    154,896 miles
    Test number
    223878879279
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass144,202 miles (+161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    144,202 miles
    Test number
    450072888237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

  30. Fail144,041 miles (+6,558)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,041 miles
    Test number
    902075978249
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim slightly damaged
    • NoteRear brake lights switch slightly faulty

  31. Pass137,483 miles (+14,548)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    524336607385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass122,935 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    122,935 miles
    Test number
    583187856201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Fail122,683 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,683 miles
    Test number
    152584356229
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T400 KDW

Does T400 KDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 KDW is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 KDW?
The MOT on T400 KDW is valid until 23 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 KDW done?
T400 KDW was recorded at 241,004 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has T400 KDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 KDW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 KDW 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 KDW find?
T400 KDW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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