Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,370 cc
T400 MLWMOT history
T400 MLW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 79,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 79,116 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 MLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 MLW was last recorded at 79,116 miles on 21 May 2026, 3,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,083 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,033 miles
- Average per year
- 3,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,116 miles
- 2025 – 76,083 miles
- 2024 – 73,977 miles
- 2023 – 71,112 miles
- 2022 – 67,942 miles
- 2021 – 63,923 miles
- 2020 – 60,881 miles
- 2019 – 56,963 miles
- 2018 – 52,573 miles
- 2017 – 48,812 miles
- 2016 – 45,671 miles
- 2015 – 42,366 miles
- 2014 – 37,875 miles
- 2013 – 33,480 miles
- 2012 – 29,587 miles
- 2011 – 24,692 miles
- 2010 – 21,468 miles
- 2009 – 17,950 miles
- 2008 – 13,159 miles
- 2007 – 8,075 miles
- 2006 – 13 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,116 miles
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak from rack
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,116 miles (+3,033)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 79,116 miles
- Test number
- 537051611735
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak from rack
Pass76,083 miles (+2,106)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 76,083 miles
- Test number
- 626092945162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 73,977 miles
- Test number
- 982158330304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,977 miles (+2,865)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,977 miles
- Test number
- 172173224737
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,112 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2024
- Odometer
- 71,112 miles
- Test number
- 141972466549
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective Perished and spliting
Fail71,112 miles (+3,170)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,112 miles
- Test number
- 498877297407
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective Perished and spliting
Pass67,942 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 67,942 miles
- Test number
- 611103564997
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail67,940 miles (+4,017)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,940 miles
- Test number
- 853887291337
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,923 miles (+3,042)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 63,923 miles
- Test number
- 662068246046
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass60,881 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 60,881 miles
- Test number
- 286987332965
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail60,881 miles (+3,918)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,881 miles
- Test number
- 575616695262
- MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass56,963 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 56,963 miles
- Test number
- 797709543377
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail56,963 miles (+4,390)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,963 miles
- Test number
- 638493160158
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass52,573 miles (+3,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,573 miles
- Test number
- 689704544728
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering
Pass48,812 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,812 miles
- Test number
- 157826813618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,811 miles (+3,140)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,811 miles
- Test number
- 889942698939
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass45,671 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,671 miles
- Test number
- 120855923762
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail45,671 miles (+3,305)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,671 miles
- Test number
- 821998474422
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail42,366 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,366 miles
- Test number
- 436186075006
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass42,366 miles (+4,491)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,366 miles
- Test number
- 899876175079
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass37,875 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,875 miles
- Test number
- 686804784041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pad light on
Fail37,875 miles (+4,395)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,875 miles
- Test number
- 558964084027
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pad light on
Pass33,480 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 33,480 miles
- Test number
- 435875083043
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail33,480 miles (+3,893)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,480 miles
- Test number
- 607354383023
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass29,587 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,587 miles
- Test number
- 345317062070
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTowbar wireing faulty
Fail29,586 miles (+4,894)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,586 miles
- Test number
- 858186662053
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTowbar wireing faulty
Pass24,692 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,692 miles
- Test number
- 516368761009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth steering arms have slight play
Fail24,673 miles (+3,205)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,673 miles
- Test number
- 607400861086
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth steering arms have slight play
Pass21,468 miles (+3,518)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 21,468 miles
- Test number
- 370123840022
- NoteGrease around offside front cv gator
- NoteSlight play offside and nearside front wheels
Pass17,950 miles (+4,791)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,950 miles
- Test number
- 200863139019
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass13,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 13,159 miles
- Test number
- 383595628014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,159 miles (+5,084)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,159 miles
- Test number
- 770824628060
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSlight play in offside and nearside of steering rack
Pass8,075 miles (+8,062)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 8,075 miles
- Test number
- 571023777003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 13 miles
- Test number
- 394816586015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T400 MLW
- Does T400 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 MLW is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 MLW?
- The MOT on T400 MLW is valid until 28 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 MLW done?
- T400 MLW was recorded at 79,116 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,926 miles a year.
- Has T400 MLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 MLW has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T400 MLW 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 MLW find?
- T400 MLW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; power steering fluid leak from rack.
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