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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T400 MOTMOT history

T400 MOT is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,367 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 MOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 MOT was last recorded at 186,367 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2010: 145,800 miles, lower than 145,806 miles on 30 Oct 2010.
  • 27 Jun 2014: 161,814 miles, lower than 163,472 miles on 4 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,751 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
3,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,367 miles
  • 2025 – 185,751 miles
  • 2024 – 184,828 miles
  • 2023 – 184,326 miles
  • 2022 – 183,848 miles
  • 2021 – 181,639 miles
  • 2019 – 181,006 miles
  • 2018 – 180,827 miles
  • 2017 – 180,127 miles
  • 2016 – 179,236 miles
  • 2015 – 172,873 miles
  • 2014 – 161,814 miles
  • 2013 – 163,472 miles
  • 2012 – 156,994 miles
  • 2011 – 148,665 miles
  • 2010 – 145,800 miles
  • 2009 – 145,524 miles
  • 2008 – 142,640 miles
  • 2007 – 131,598 miles
  • 2006 – 116,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,367 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,367 miles
    Test number
    488122611555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,751 miles (+923)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    185,751 miles
    Test number
    342964319094
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but just outside the prescribed area!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass184,828 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,828 miles
    Test number
    919069292180
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper/lower - nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail184,828 miles (+502)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,828 miles
    Test number
    262666763965
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper/lower - nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass184,326 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    184,326 miles
    Test number
    633776679572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,848 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    183,848 miles
    Test number
    251978954228
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail183,847 miles (+2,208)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,847 miles
    Test number
    807914733697
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass181,639 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    181,639 miles
    Test number
    510435317830
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail181,634 miles (+628)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,634 miles
    Test number
    688493563316
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Back Corner Of Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass181,006 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,006 miles
    Test number
    522300808866
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail181,001 miles (+174)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,001 miles
    Test number
    846105036940
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure top and bottom (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper in two places (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass180,827 miles (+350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    180,827 miles
    Test number
    717209777333
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail180,477 miles (+350)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,477 miles
    Test number
    605166960294
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by sliding door (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead to chassis in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass180,127 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    180,127 miles
    Test number
    218108854070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass179,236 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    179,236 miles
    Test number
    223779025256
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail179,204 miles (+6,331)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,204 miles
    Test number
    643289767400
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass172,873 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    172,873 miles
    Test number
    265927675179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail172,828 miles (+11,014)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,828 miles
    Test number
    657316675112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass161,814 miles (-1,658)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    161,814 miles
    Test number
    455598374127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass163,472 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,472 miles
    Test number
    536188003303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass156,994 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    156,994 miles
    Test number
    448057702438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass148,665 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    148,665 miles
    Test number
    687987401323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass145,800 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    145,800 miles
    Test number
    622197100354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail145,806 miles (+282)12 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,806 miles
    Test number
    192543700351
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil light is on

  25. Pass145,524 miles (+2,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    145,524 miles
    Test number
    983736409331
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryInner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass142,640 miles (+11,042)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    142,640 miles
    Test number
    541074598223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass131,598 miles (+15,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    131,598 miles
    Test number
    640180897173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass116,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    891751096125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail116,103 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    842671796145
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T400 MOT

Does T400 MOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 MOT?
The MOT on T400 MOT is valid until 23 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 MOT done?
T400 MOT was recorded at 186,367 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,506 miles a year.
Has T400 MOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 MOT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 MOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 MOT find?
T400 MOT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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