
Volkswagen Transporter
Green and Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T400 OALMOT history
T400 OAL is a green and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 242,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 242,888 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 OAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 OAL was last recorded at 242,888 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 8,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 234,189 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,699 miles
- Average per year
- 6,937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 242,888 miles
- 2025 – 234,189 miles
- 2024 – 233,003 miles
- 2023 – 222,276 miles
- 2022 – 210,131 miles
- 2021 – 206,120 miles
- 2020 – 202,248 miles
- 2019 – 193,989 miles
- 2018 – 185,530 miles
- 2017 – 175,838 miles
- 2016 – 169,471 miles
- 2015 – 157,819 miles
- 2014 – 150,491 miles
- 2013 – 144,902 miles
- 2007 – 117,310 miles
- 2006 – 105,943 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
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.
Rear fog lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,888 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 242,888 miles
- Test number
- 767574147622
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail242,888 miles (+8,699)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,888 miles
- Test number
- 683853202197
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass234,189 miles (+1,186)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 234,189 miles
- Test number
- 578985368683
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass233,003 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 233,003 miles
- Test number
- 798994287557
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Fail233,003 miles (+6)13 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,003 miles
- Test number
- 622960979888
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Fail232,997 miles (+10,721)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,997 miles
- Test number
- 249651331309
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTERE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass222,276 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 222,276 miles
- Test number
- 530975693740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail222,274 miles (+12,143)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,274 miles
- Test number
- 245059139868
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass210,131 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 210,131 miles
- Test number
- 507214212912
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRepairs heavily undersealed
Fail210,131 miles (+4,011)1 dangerous10 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,131 miles
- Test number
- 378046294324
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill by suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass206,120 miles (+3,872)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 206,120 miles
- Test number
- 645116916797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,248 miles (+8,259)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 202,248 miles
- Test number
- 253647108002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,989 miles (+8,459)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 193,989 miles
- Test number
- 298280375516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,530 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 185,530 miles
- Test number
- 538069039755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,523 miles (+9,685)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,523 miles
- Test number
- 953479362907
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass175,838 miles (+6,367)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 175,838 miles
- Test number
- 271479773522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 169,471 miles
- Test number
- 287032446967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,465 miles (+11,646)2 failures4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,465 miles
- Test number
- 160837168729
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Pass157,819 miles (+7,328)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 157,819 miles
- Test number
- 618138935185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,491 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 150,491 miles
- Test number
- 876996604199
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail150,490 miles (+5,588)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,490 miles
- Test number
- 105094594494
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass144,902 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 144,902 miles
- Test number
- 457390803146
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail144,902 miles (+27,592)7 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,902 miles
- Test number
- 505123193029
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass117,310 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 117,310 miles
- Test number
- 161827957246
- NoteOil leak
Fail117,305 miles (+11,362)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,305 miles
- Test number
- 333606357279
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,943 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 105,943 miles
- Test number
- 954935886209
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T400 OAL
- Does T400 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 OAL is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 OAL?
- The MOT on T400 OAL is valid until 9 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 OAL done?
- T400 OAL was recorded at 242,888 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,937 miles a year.
- Has T400 OAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 OAL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T400 OAL 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 OAL find?
- T400 OAL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.
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