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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T400 MSDMOT history

T400 MSD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
177,565 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 MSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 MSD was last recorded at 177,565 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2010: 112,760 miles, lower than 129,783 miles on 31 Mar 2009.

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
177,565 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,565 miles
  • 2025 – 175,570 miles
  • 2024 – 168,379 miles
  • 2023 – 159,891 miles
  • 2022 – 148,405 miles
  • 2021 – 145,364 miles
  • 2020 – 141,500 miles
  • 2019 – 139,032 miles
  • 2018 – 137,739 miles
  • 2017 – 133,105 miles
  • 2016 – 125,425 miles
  • 2015 – 120,574 miles
  • 2014 – 119,514 miles
  • 2013 – 117,219 miles
  • 2012 – 115,534 miles
  • 2011 – 113,954 miles
  • 2010 – 112,760 miles
  • 2009 – 129,783 miles
  • 2008 – 118,452 miles
  • 2007 – 101,655 miles
  • 2006 – 82,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,565 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,565 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,565 miles
    Test number
    694211930418
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,565 miles (+1,995)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,565 miles
    Test number
    841319987055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    175,570 miles
    Test number
    591330918506
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs poor and n/s/r looks like its got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from front hose clip
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inner edge to0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail175,570 miles (+7,191)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,570 miles
    Test number
    777372046294
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs poor and n/s/r looks like its got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from front hose clip
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inner edge to0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass168,379 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    168,379 miles
    Test number
    705319577075
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Fail168,379 miles (+8,488)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,379 miles
    Test number
    160394747342
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass159,891 miles (+11,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,891 miles
    Test number
    111697018138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,405 miles
    Test number
    645275421493
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail148,405 miles (+3,041)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,405 miles
    Test number
    600271246936
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass145,364 miles (+3,864)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    145,364 miles
    Test number
    914359127795
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass141,500 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    141,500 miles
    Test number
    561486939382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,032 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    278182101985
    • 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))

  13. Pass137,739 miles (+4,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,739 miles
    Test number
    505927194778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Worn Unevenly Around The Treads
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S

  14. Pass133,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,105 miles
    Test number
    772970522760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Worn In Inner & Outer Tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail133,105 miles (+7,680)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,105 miles
    Test number
    474691144204
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Worn In Inner & Outer Tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass125,425 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,425 miles
    Test number
    319845102821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm has slight play at its fixing but NOT excessive

  17. Pass120,574 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,574 miles
    Test number
    866514485012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,514 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,514 miles
    Test number
    415280094063
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass119,514 miles (+2,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,514 miles
    Test number
    858980894045
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass117,219 miles (+1,685)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,219 miles
    Test number
    348652893048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S/F steering inner arm slight play
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass115,534 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    595325992001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F Steering Inner Arm Slight Play

  22. Fail115,534 miles (+1,580)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    205095892064
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F Steering Inner Arm Slight Play

  23. Pass113,954 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    756970781095
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass112,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    142552880003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail112,760 miles (-17,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    484122880072
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  26. Pass129,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    129,783 miles
    Test number
    290960499077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail129,783 miles (+11,331)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,783 miles
    Test number
    983109389055
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  28. Pass118,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,452 miles
    Test number
    170796488453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail118,452 miles (+16,797)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,452 miles
    Test number
    514745188010
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  30. Pass101,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,655 miles
    Test number
    980814597054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail101,654 miles (+19,174)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    733064397024
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  32. Pass82,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    383620716198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 MSD

Does T400 MSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 MSD is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 MSD?
The MOT on T400 MSD is valid until 7 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 MSD done?
T400 MSD was recorded at 177,565 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,745 miles a year.
Has T400 MSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 MSD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 MSD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 MSD find?
T400 MSD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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