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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 LPYMOT history

T400 LPY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 265,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
265,003 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 LPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 LPY was last recorded at 265,003 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,782 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,221 miles
Average per year
2,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 265,003 miles
  • 2025 – 262,782 miles
  • 2024 – 261,108 miles
  • 2023 – 258,196 miles
  • 2022 – 251,696 miles
  • 2021 – 249,150 miles
  • 2020 – 246,723 miles
  • 2019 – 245,944 miles
  • 2018 – 244,472 miles
  • 2017 – 242,361 miles
  • 2016 – 236,175 miles
  • 2015 – 229,465 miles
  • 2014 – 225,863 miles
  • 2013 – 225,326 miles
  • 2012 – 224,364 miles
  • 2011 – 223,330 miles
  • 2009 – 217,331 miles
  • 2008 – 215,751 miles
  • 2007 – 214,884 miles
  • 2006 – 212,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,003 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,003 miles (+2,221)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    265,003 miles
    Test number
    554614930232
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass262,782 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    262,782 miles
    Test number
    553835526415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass261,108 miles (+2,912)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    261,108 miles
    Test number
    635594290104
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass258,196 miles (+6,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    258,196 miles
    Test number
    483945037924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass251,696 miles (+2,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    251,696 miles
    Test number
    691745937274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass249,150 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    249,150 miles
    Test number
    201315165147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail249,148 miles (+2,425)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,148 miles
    Test number
    154211288415
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DBUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DBUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass246,723 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    246,723 miles
    Test number
    555308354008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail246,721 miles (+777)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,721 miles
    Test number
    760031483705
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass245,944 miles (+1,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    245,944 miles
    Test number
    414901547696
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links and d bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass244,472 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    244,472 miles
    Test number
    281610891031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail244,472 miles (+8)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,472 miles
    Test number
    388598638268
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass244,464 miles (+2,103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    244,464 miles
    Test number
    566562220765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passengers seat insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Bonding on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass242,361 miles (+6,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    242,361 miles
    Test number
    816150513125
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass236,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    236,175 miles
    Test number
    411819569080
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCracking to both front brake flexis
    • AdvisoryScoreing to front brake discs

  16. Fail236,175 miles (+6,710)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,175 miles
    Test number
    760344027166
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCracking to both front brake flexis
    • AdvisoryScoreing to front brake discs

  17. Pass229,465 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    229,465 miles
    Test number
    289879235483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail229,464 miles (+3,601)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,464 miles
    Test number
    727608935135
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass225,863 miles (+537)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    225,863 miles
    Test number
    266542024162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass225,326 miles (+962)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    225,326 miles
    Test number
    345451623126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOsr handbrake cable deteriated

  21. Pass224,364 miles (+1,034)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    224,364 miles
    Test number
    157976022159
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass223,330 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    223,330 miles
    Test number
    417387071044
    • NoteAll discs corroded due to vehicle being stood up

  23. Fail223,330 miles (+5,999)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,330 miles
    Test number
    996287271078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll discs corroded due to vehicle being stood up

  24. Pass217,331 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    217,331 miles
    Test number
    943996029290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Fail217,331 miles (+1,580)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,331 miles
    Test number
    501765829261
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass215,751 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    215,751 miles
    Test number
    241696528276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass214,884 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    214,884 miles
    Test number
    182510917130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass212,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    212,566 miles
    Test number
    722773966298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 LPY

Does T400 LPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 LPY is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 LPY?
The MOT on T400 LPY is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 LPY done?
T400 LPY was recorded at 265,003 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,646 miles a year.
Has T400 LPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 LPY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T400 LPY 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 LPY find?
T400 LPY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.

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