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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T400 MDLMOT history

T400 MDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 323,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
323,990 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
12,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 MDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 MDL was last recorded at 323,990 miles on 19 May 2026, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
323,537 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
453 miles
Average per year
12,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 323,990 miles
  • 2025 – 323,537 miles
  • 2024 – 320,620 miles
  • 2023 – 316,505 miles
  • 2021 – 308,038 miles
  • 2020 – 299,607 miles
  • 2019 – 288,106 miles
  • 2018 – 282,772 miles
  • 2017 – 272,279 miles
  • 2016 – 261,160 miles
  • 2014 – 244,732 miles
  • 2013 – 244,001 miles
  • 2011 – 215,828 miles
  • 2010 – 193,618 miles
  • 2009 – 177,899 miles
  • 2008 – 150,345 miles
  • 2007 – 120,471 miles
  • 2006 – 80,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass323,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension arm corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm corroded

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass323,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    323,990 miles
    Test number
    776588636774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm corroded

  2. Fail323,990 miles (+453)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,990 miles
    Test number
    916434241949
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm corroded

  3. Pass323,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    323,537 miles
    Test number
    555446580101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail323,537 miles (+2,917)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,537 miles
    Test number
    104696046561
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip not see through (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blocked by spare wheel carrier (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass320,620 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    320,620 miles
    Test number
    281647973496
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose bracket missing
    • AdvisoryInterior messy

  6. Fail320,620 miles (+4,115)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,620 miles
    Test number
    986432189679
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose bracket missing
    • AdvisoryInterior messy

  7. Pass316,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    316,505 miles
    Test number
    172213540865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryServo corroded

  8. Fail316,505 miles (+8,467)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,505 miles
    Test number
    109800717319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryServo corroded

  9. Pass308,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    308,038 miles
    Test number
    894603760650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMessy vehicle

  10. Fail308,038 miles (+8,431)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,038 miles
    Test number
    418067050964
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMessy vehicle

  11. Pass299,607 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    299,607 miles
    Test number
    462205490954
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk worn

  12. Fail299,607 miles (+11,501)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,607 miles
    Test number
    603883765842
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk worn

  13. Pass288,106 miles (+5,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    288,106 miles
    Test number
    718714960467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass282,772 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    282,772 miles
    Test number
    327511278217
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail282,695 miles (+10,416)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,695 miles
    Test number
    739802512740
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass272,279 miles (+11,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    272,279 miles
    Test number
    809394906398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass261,160 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    261,160 miles
    Test number
    722134413694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked perished
    • AdvisoryFuel stain/damp return leak off pipes
    • AdvisoryOuter cv boots leaking

  18. Fail261,138 miles (+16,406)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,138 miles
    Test number
    376408483485
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort 34kgs (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort 33kgs (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked perished
    • AdvisoryFuel stain/damp return leak off pipes
    • AdvisoryOuter cv boots leaking

  19. Pass244,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    244,732 miles
    Test number
    179261224305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail244,732 miles (+731)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,732 miles
    Test number
    606401524390
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass244,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    244,001 miles
    Test number
    626302963166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail244,001 miles (+10)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,001 miles
    Test number
    808752063140
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Fail243,991 miles (+28,163)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,991 miles
    Test number
    946084933114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass215,828 miles (+22,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    215,828 miles
    Test number
    618864571257
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass193,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    193,618 miles
    Test number
    752556250218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail193,618 miles (+15,719)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,618 miles
    Test number
    622012750203
    • DangerousOil leak
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass177,899 miles (+27,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    177,899 miles
    Test number
    200592279293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass150,345 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    150,345 miles
    Test number
    790595168132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting cracked.
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp cracked (not affecting beam pattern)

  29. Fail150,345 miles (+29,874)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,345 miles
    Test number
    463125368143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting cracked.
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp cracked (not affecting beam pattern)

  30. Pass120,471 miles (+40,167)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    120,471 miles
    Test number
    804849957170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass80,304 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,304 miles
    Test number
    743994296021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOff side front headlight lense chipped

Questions about T400 MDL

Does T400 MDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 MDL is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 MDL?
The MOT on T400 MDL is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 MDL done?
T400 MDL was recorded at 323,990 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 12,110 miles a year.
Has T400 MDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 MDL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 MDL 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 MDL find?
T400 MDL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper; nearside rear suspension arm corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper, and 1 more.

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