Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
T400 LJAMOT history
T400 LJA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 289,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 289,389 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 LJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 LJA was last recorded at 289,389 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 289,374 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 9,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 289,389 miles
- 2025 – 287,275 miles
- 2024 – 285,252 miles
- 2023 – 282,952 miles
- 2022 – 280,462 miles
- 2020 – 276,423 miles
- 2019 – 268,719 miles
- 2018 – 257,506 miles
- 2017 – 247,092 miles
- 2016 – 239,111 miles
- 2015 – 227,993 miles
- 2014 – 214,047 miles
- 2013 – 198,865 miles
- 2012 – 182,042 miles
- 2011 – 167,039 miles
- 2010 – 153,165 miles
- 2009 – 139,313 miles
- 2008 – 126,980 miles
- 2007 – 115,369 miles
- 2006 – 103,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass289,389 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2026
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass289,389 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 289,389 miles
- Test number
- 918627663967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail289,374 miles (+2,099)1 dangerous7 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,374 miles
- Test number
- 241829026541
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded brake servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass287,275 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 287,275 miles
- Test number
- 654579515812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail287,238 miles (+1,986)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,238 miles
- Test number
- 707647660700
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (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))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass285,252 miles (+2,300)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 285,252 miles
- Test number
- 820660980359
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass282,952 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 282,952 miles
- Test number
- 725974406310
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail282,951 miles (+2,489)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,951 miles
- Test number
- 654010964498
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass280,462 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 280,462 miles
- Test number
- 486599871030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail280,461 miles (+4,038)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,461 miles
- Test number
- 539381758827
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass276,423 miles (+7,704)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 276,423 miles
- Test number
- 846038821574
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass268,719 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 268,719 miles
- Test number
- 927724289093
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail268,715 miles (+11,209)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,715 miles
- Test number
- 439923725196
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass257,506 miles (+111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 257,506 miles
- Test number
- 515029517405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail257,395 miles (+10,303)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,395 miles
- Test number
- 653177527515
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass247,092 miles (+394)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 247,092 miles
- Test number
- 296654108984
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail246,698 miles (+7,587)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,698 miles
- Test number
- 776527081090
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass239,111 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 239,111 miles
- Test number
- 961504458190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail239,111 miles (+11,118)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,111 miles
- Test number
- 356403903553
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass227,993 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 227,993 miles
- Test number
- 247166369093
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail227,993 miles (+13,946)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,993 miles
- Test number
- 197467855279
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass214,047 miles (+15,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 214,047 miles
- Test number
- 308362984247
- AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass198,865 miles (+16,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 198,865 miles
- Test number
- 188853683222
- AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass182,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 182,042 miles
- Test number
- 619235762292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,042 miles (+15,003)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,042 miles
- Test number
- 766544362296
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Pass167,039 miles (+13,874)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 167,039 miles
- Test number
- 558926261226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,165 miles (+13,852)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 153,165 miles
- Test number
- 592064180256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,313 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 139,313 miles
- Test number
- 664943279271
- NoteO/s door mirror slightly cracked
Fail139,313 miles (+12,333)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,313 miles
- Test number
- 344668769412
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s door mirror slightly cracked
Pass126,980 miles (+11,611)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 126,980 miles
- Test number
- 913071768297
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- NoteO/s door mirror glass slightly damaged
Pass115,369 miles (+11,768)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 115,369 miles
- Test number
- 723571387227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,601 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 103,601 miles
- Test number
- 423302486231
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff Side Door Mirror Cracked
Questions about T400 LJA
- Does T400 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 LJA is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 LJA?
- The MOT on T400 LJA is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T400 LJA done?
- T400 LJA was recorded at 289,389 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,555 miles a year.
- Has T400 LJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 LJA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T400 LJA 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 LJA find?
- T400 LJA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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