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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 OTYMOT history

T400 OTY is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 201,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
201,931 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 OTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 OTY was last recorded at 201,931 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,015 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,916 miles
Average per year
5,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,931 miles
  • 2024 – 197,015 miles
  • 2023 – 191,333 miles
  • 2022 – 186,681 miles
  • 2021 – 181,782 miles
  • 2020 – 177,650 miles
  • 2019 – 170,124 miles
  • 2018 – 167,726 miles
  • 2017 – 167,514 miles
  • 2016 – 165,885 miles
  • 2015 – 157,269 miles
  • 2014 – 147,056 miles
  • 2013 – 139,296 miles
  • 2012 – 133,415 miles
  • 2011 – 132,671 miles
  • 2010 – 121,677 miles
  • 2009 – 113,911 miles
  • 2007 – 111,122 miles
  • 2006 – 105,918 miles
  • 2005 – 101,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,931 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Corrosion to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight corrosion to brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All tyres stretched on wheel rims

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    201,931 miles
    Test number
    856358570807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail201,931 miles (+4,916)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,931 miles
    Test number
    159433586709
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass197,015 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    197,015 miles
    Test number
    997612988359
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle

  4. Pass191,333 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    191,333 miles
    Test number
    527500520082
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes

  5. Pass186,681 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,681 miles
    Test number
    942744777634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes

  6. Pass181,782 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    181,782 miles
    Test number
    210221842031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail181,758 miles (+4,108)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,758 miles
    Test number
    187203498989
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass177,650 miles (+133)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    177,650 miles
    Test number
    596627829215
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched on wheel rims
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail177,517 miles (+7,393)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,517 miles
    Test number
    882704583687
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched on wheel rims
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass170,124 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,124 miles
    Test number
    177783843129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,122 miles (+2,396)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,122 miles
    Test number
    141132984197
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear box missing broken just after CAT (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass167,726 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    167,726 miles
    Test number
    110808598493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,514 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,514 miles
    Test number
    856979897460
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBody/chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake splash guards corroded
    • AdvisoryInner steering joints play
    • AdvisoryLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryLeft rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryLeft/right front tyre treads worn on edge
    • AdvisoryLeft/right upper ball joints slight lift
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRight front tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  14. Fail167,514 miles (+1,629)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,514 miles
    Test number
    373627024648
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBody/chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake splash guards corroded
    • AdvisoryInner steering joints play
    • AdvisoryLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryLeft rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryLeft/right front tyre treads worn on edge
    • AdvisoryLeft/right upper ball joints slight lift
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRight front tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  15. Pass165,885 miles (+8,616)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    165,885 miles
    Test number
    208817210863
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBody/chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryInner steering joints play
    • AdvisoryLeft front/rear tyre sidewalls damaged
    • AdvisoryLeft/right front wheel rims slight buckle
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  16. Fail157,269 miles1 repaired9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,269 miles
    Test number
    526354595127
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteLeft/right upper ball joints slight lift
    • NoteMain/rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRight rear wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteSuspension corroded
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  17. Pass157,269 miles (+10,213)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,269 miles
    Test number
    698364095170
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteLeft/right upper ball joints slight lift
    • NoteMain/rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRight rear wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteSuspension corroded
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  18. Pass147,056 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    147,056 miles
    Test number
    607886394117
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteLeft front wheel slight buckle
    • NoteLeft/right upper ball joints lift
    • NoteMain./rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear tyre treads worn and sidewalls damaged
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  19. Fail147,056 miles (+7,760)2 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,056 miles
    Test number
    275893994194
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteLeft front wheel slight buckle
    • NoteLeft/right upper ball joints lift
    • NoteMain./rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear tyre treads worn and sidewalls damaged
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  20. Pass139,296 miles11 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    139,296 miles
    Test number
    708251373112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteLeft front wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteLeft rear tyre tread worn on inside edge
    • NoteLeft rear wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteLeft/right upper ball joints slight lift
    • NoteRear brake balance
    • NoteRight rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteRight steering rack boot damp
    • NoteSlight blow from front exhaust at mount

  21. Fail139,296 miles (+5,881)1 failure1 repaired11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,296 miles
    Test number
    556521473165
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteLeft front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteLeft front wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteLeft rear tyre tread worn on inside edge
    • NoteLeft rear wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteLeft/right upper ball joints slight lift
    • NoteRear brake balance
    • NoteRight rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteRight steering rack boot damp
    • NoteSlight blow from front exhaust at mount

  22. Pass133,415 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    133,415 miles
    Test number
    156173162161
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass132,671 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,671 miles
    Test number
    869384551197
    • NoteNearside rear tyre waering on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Fail132,671 miles (+10,994)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,671 miles
    Test number
    796764151145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Pass121,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    121,677 miles
    Test number
    860815970170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail121,677 miles (+7,766)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,677 miles
    Test number
    283975270403
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass113,911 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,911 miles
    Test number
    974483199077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass111,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    111,122 miles
    Test number
    452431967302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail111,121 miles (+5,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    522151067386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass105,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    223448036352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail105,916 miles (+4,247)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    451738436401
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront offside wiper blade split

  32. Fail101,669 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,669 miles
    Test number
    291712765367
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  33. Pass101,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    101,669 miles
    Test number
    450542265339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 OTY

Does T400 OTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 OTY is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 OTY?
The MOT on T400 OTY is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 OTY done?
T400 OTY was recorded at 201,931 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
Has T400 OTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 OTY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 OTY 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 OTY find?
T400 OTY passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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