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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T400 PAJMOT history

T400 PAJ is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 212,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
212,918 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 PAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 PAJ was last recorded at 212,918 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,971 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
947 miles
Average per year
6,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,918 miles
  • 2025 – 211,971 miles
  • 2024 – 210,968 miles
  • 2022 – 208,620 miles
  • 2021 – 199,297 miles
  • 2020 – 192,722 miles
  • 2019 – 185,311 miles
  • 2018 – 178,905 miles
  • 2017 – 174,237 miles
  • 2016 – 161,888 miles
  • 2015 – 154,776 miles
  • 2014 – 149,036 miles
  • 2013 – 141,106 miles
  • 2012 – 131,001 miles
  • 2011 – 122,174 miles
  • 2010 – 117,535 miles
  • 2009 – 113,666 miles
  • 2008 – 109,362 miles
  • 2007 – 102,043 miles
  • 2006 – 93,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,918 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms front suspension arms rear tall bar brake servo all other components underneath vehicle corrosion all over

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,918 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    212,918 miles
    Test number
    970326173196
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms front suspension arms rear tall bar brake servo all other components underneath vehicle corrosion all over

  2. Pass211,971 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    211,971 miles
    Test number
    330612623594
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms front subframe suspension components Rhea suspension arms rear coil springs disc backplates all four crochet all over
    • AdvisoryRia bumper cross member corrosion all over

  3. Pass210,968 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    210,968 miles
    Test number
    589505879642
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass208,620 miles (+9,323)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    208,620 miles
    Test number
    793662080177
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiesel tank strap badly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass199,297 miles (+6,575)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    199,297 miles
    Test number
    141363766478
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass192,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    192,722 miles
    Test number
    661253197697
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail192,720 miles (+7,409)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,720 miles
    Test number
    627767590652
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass185,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    185,311 miles
    Test number
    888150117289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  9. Fail185,306 miles (+6,401)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,306 miles
    Test number
    906670985121
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  10. Pass178,905 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    178,905 miles
    Test number
    151717264468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,880 miles (+4,643)1 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,880 miles
    Test number
    392650156232
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under steering column /footwell (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on ????
    • AdvisoryReversing light inop n/s/r

  12. Pass174,237 miles (+12,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,237 miles
    Test number
    142380873123
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass161,888 miles (+7,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,888 miles
    Test number
    135555023960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,776 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,776 miles
    Test number
    308769035193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail154,776 miles (+5,740)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,776 miles
    Test number
    935328935177
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass149,036 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,036 miles
    Test number
    547791044188
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail149,036 miles (+7,930)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,036 miles
    Test number
    365371044155
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass141,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    141,106 miles
    Test number
    818950643183
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail141,106 miles (+10,105)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,106 miles
    Test number
    977754533161
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass131,001 miles (+8,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    131,001 miles
    Test number
    279814822108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass122,174 miles (+4,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,174 miles
    Test number
    657951311163
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass117,535 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,535 miles
    Test number
    370626820189
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Fail117,534 miles (+3,868)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    952215320135
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteWiper blades torn on edges

  24. Pass113,666 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,666 miles
    Test number
    923130929129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,655 miles (+4,293)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    724775719128
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass109,362 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    253146618411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass102,043 miles (+8,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    102,043 miles
    Test number
    824415017141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail93,332 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    291741016427
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass93,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    323611616104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 PAJ

Does T400 PAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 PAJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 PAJ?
The MOT on T400 PAJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 PAJ done?
T400 PAJ was recorded at 212,918 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
Has T400 PAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 PAJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T400 PAJ 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 PAJ find?
T400 PAJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arms front suspension arms rear tall bar brake servo all other components underneath vehicle corrosion all over.

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