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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T400 LECMOT history

T400 LEC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,451 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 LEC
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
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 LEC was last recorded at 149,451 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,451 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,451 miles
  • 2025 – 140,995 miles
  • 2023 – 131,805 miles
  • 2022 – 121,663 miles
  • 2020 – 100,269 miles
  • 2018 – 98,765 miles
  • 2017 – 98,187 miles
  • 2016 – 95,083 miles
  • 2015 – 90,577 miles
  • 2014 – 81,138 miles
  • 2012 – 75,221 miles
  • 2011 – 64,514 miles
  • 2010 – 58,926 miles
  • 2009 – 51,848 miles
  • 2008 – 48,110 miles
  • 2007 – 43,851 miles
  • 2006 – 38,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,451 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING TYRE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • PLAY STEERING COLUMN.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • SLIGHT DISTORTION O/S/F TYRE WALL.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,451 miles
    Test number
    353502345163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail149,451 miles (+8,456)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,451 miles
    Test number
    476959905127
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,995 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    678098690481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,805 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,805 miles
    Test number
    956160354692
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail131,715 miles (+10,052)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    505237255189
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass121,663 miles (+9,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,663 miles
    Test number
    181974171430
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass112,569 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,569 miles
    Test number
    932235682318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,525 miles (+12,256)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,525 miles
    Test number
    102430817873
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass100,269 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,269 miles
    Test number
    297246033802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,682 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    811748445325
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass98,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    381722287507
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit and are wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre getting close to legal limit
  12. Fail98,765 miles (+578)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    357067977207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit and are wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre getting close to legal limit
  13. Pass98,187 miles (+3,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    140197512732
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  14. Pass95,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,083 miles
    Test number
    978385720593
    • AdvisoryAir filter hosing noisey
  15. Fail95,083 miles (+4,506)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,083 miles
    Test number
    885268480108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid redirect jet (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAir filter hosing noisey
  16. Pass90,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    760058498120
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING TYRE
    • AdvisoryPLAY STEERING COLUMN.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DISTORTION O/S/F TYRE WALL.
  17. Fail90,577 miles (+5,945)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    740662091856
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING TYRE
    • AdvisoryPLAY STEERING COLUMN.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DISTORTION O/S/F TYRE WALL.
  18. Pass84,632 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    467999905071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    278842204098
    • NoteSlight play o/s n/s steering arms, both wiper blades end split.
  20. Fail81,138 miles (+5,917)8 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    365942504042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play o/s n/s steering arms, both wiper blades end split.
  21. Pass75,221 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    718475452371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    238069482031
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  23. Fail70,587 miles (+6,073)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    818809682055
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  24. Fail64,514 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    545831081003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres spliting in side walls
  25. Pass64,514 miles (+5,588)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    735611581067
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres spliting in side walls
  26. Pass58,926 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,926 miles
    Test number
    110140760022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,848 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    951593689009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,110 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    382327588008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,851 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    602485187083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    592628686060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 LEC

Does T400 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 LEC is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 LEC?
The MOT on T400 LEC is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 LEC done?
T400 LEC was recorded at 149,451 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has T400 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 LEC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 LEC 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 LEC find?
T400 LEC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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