Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
T400 OBEMOT history
T400 OBE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 256,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 256,929 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 OBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 OBE was last recorded at 256,929 miles on 13 May 2026, 432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2009: 104,183 miles, lower than 191,451 miles on 16 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 256,497 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 432 miles
- Average per year
- 6,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 256,929 miles
- 2025 – 250,599 miles
- 2023 – 184,991 miles
- 2022 – 177,651 miles
- 2021 – 165,092 miles
- 2020 – 159,570 miles
- 2019 – 150,898 miles
- 2018 – 144,492 miles
- 2017 – 142,829 miles
- 2016 – 140,538 miles
- 2015 – 137,995 miles
- 2014 – 135,825 miles
- 2013 – 132,936 miles
- 2012 – 131,657 miles
- 2011 – 123,159 miles
- 2010 – 113,375 miles
- 2009 – 104,183 miles
- 2008 – 191,451 miles
- 2007 – 154,611 miles
- 2006 – 128,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass256,929 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Brake pipe slightly corroded lower front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,929 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 256,929 miles
- Test number
- 536223294138
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail256,927 miles (+430)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,927 miles
- Test number
- 484061806658
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc and pads overheated
Fail256,497 miles (+5,898)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,497 miles
- Test number
- 101944980613
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass250,599 miles (+65,608)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 250,599 miles
- Test number
- 122132880832
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass184,991 miles (+7,340)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 184,991 miles
- Test number
- 348249896627
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion
Pass177,651 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 177,651 miles
- Test number
- 579316869303
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail177,651 miles (+12,559)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,651 miles
- Test number
- 673567774884
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass165,092 miles (+5,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 165,092 miles
- Test number
- 833706673249
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered by under seal
Pass159,570 miles (+8,672)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 159,570 miles
- Test number
- 911259754117
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass150,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 150,898 miles
- Test number
- 511175420220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,898 miles (+6,406)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,898 miles
- Test number
- 653994599135
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass144,492 miles (+6)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 144,492 miles
- Test number
- 864849133752
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded lower front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear 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)
Fail144,486 miles (+1,657)4 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,486 miles
- Test number
- 538737610815
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded lower front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear 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)
Pass142,829 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 142,829 miles
- Test number
- 482795490619
- AdvisoryFront hand brake cable corroded
Fail142,813 miles (+2,275)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,813 miles
- Test number
- 750008265838
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront hand brake cable corroded
Pass140,538 miles (+2,543)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 140,538 miles
- Test number
- 270776009596
- AdvisoryFront heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine under tray loose
Pass137,995 miles (+2,170)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 137,995 miles
- Test number
- 127908945153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,825 miles (+2,889)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 135,825 miles
- Test number
- 229578444447
- NoteO/s/f heat shield insecure
Pass132,936 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 132,936 miles
- Test number
- 266300953424
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteDrivers wiper splitting
- NoteFront lower sills corroding
- NoteMovement in passenger seat back support
- NotePower steering noisy
Fail132,936 miles (+1,279)6 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,936 miles
- Test number
- 566254343189
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteDrivers wiper splitting
- NoteFront lower sills corroding
- NoteMovement in passenger seat back support
- NotePower steering noisy
Pass131,657 miles (+8,498)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 131,657 miles
- Test number
- 309866532103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 123,159 miles
- Test number
- 147111951158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,159 miles (+9,784)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,159 miles
- Test number
- 577011851122
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass113,375 miles (+9,192)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 113,375 miles
- Test number
- 243007910455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,183 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,183 miles
- Test number
- 204014819472
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteVan conversation bed type fold up frame fitted to rear,presented in down position,advised would need seat belts if used as seat
Pass104,183 miles (-87,268)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 104,183 miles
- Test number
- 871704119136
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteVan conversation bed type fold up frame fitted to rear,presented in down position,advised would need seat belts if used as seat
Pass191,451 miles (+10,094)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 191,451 miles
- Test number
- 272468898109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,357 miles (+26,746)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 181,357 miles
- Test number
- 160147818066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 154,611 miles
- Test number
- 174358867463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,611 miles (+26,384)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,611 miles
- Test number
- 163598567480
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass128,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 128,227 miles
- Test number
- 963403306125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T400 OBE
- Does T400 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 OBE is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 OBE?
- The MOT on T400 OBE is valid until 26 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 OBE done?
- T400 OBE was recorded at 256,929 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,409 miles a year.
- Has T400 OBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 OBE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T400 OBE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T400 OBE find?
- T400 OBE passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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