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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,400 cc

T400 MTCMOT history

T400 MTC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 189,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,139 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 MTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 MTC was last recorded at 189,139 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2018: 124,094 miles, lower than 124,253 miles on 8 Sept 2017.

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
189,127 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,139 miles
  • 2025 – 189,127 miles
  • 2024 – 181,020 miles
  • 2023 – 176,465 miles
  • 2022 – 172,016 miles
  • 2021 – 164,278 miles
  • 2020 – 152,539 miles
  • 2019 – 140,343 miles
  • 2018 – 132,927 miles
  • 2017 – 124,253 miles
  • 2016 – 119,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,139 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Both Sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,139 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,139 miles
    Test number
    821430454768
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Both Sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  2. Fail189,127 miles (+8,107)1 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,127 miles
    Test number
    630845077132
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass181,020 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,020 miles
    Test number
    825961140976
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail181,018 miles (+55)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,018 miles
    Test number
    866368942600
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail180,963 miles (+4,498)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,963 miles
    Test number
    967105669595
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass176,465 miles (+4,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,465 miles
    Test number
    310458388219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake outer cables showing signs of chaffing
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and sills to floors getting corroded
    • AdvisoryRear undersills getting corroded

  7. Pass172,016 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,016 miles
    Test number
    627239455685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass164,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    356865641026
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail164,278 miles (+11,739)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    625137617646
    • MajorFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass152,539 miles (+12,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    110299033501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,343 miles
    Test number
    883938807217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front

  12. Fail140,343 miles (+7,416)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,343 miles
    Test number
    870191143309
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front

  13. Pass132,927 miles (+8,833)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,927 miles
    Test number
    520169733958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,094 miles (-159)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,094 miles
    Test number
    478866007723
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer sill. holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light illuminated on dash

  15. Pass124,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    875646710561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail124,253 miles (+4,462)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    401662371862
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,791 miles
    Test number
    979055028360
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T400 MTC

Does T400 MTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 MTC is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 MTC?
The MOT on T400 MTC is valid until 5 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 MTC done?
T400 MTC was recorded at 189,139 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
Has T400 MTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 MTC has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 MTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 MTC find?
T400 MTC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 5 more.

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