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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 PURMOT history

T400 PUR is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 294,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
294,303 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 PUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 PUR was last recorded at 294,303 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
289,132 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,171 miles
Average per year
5,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,303 miles
  • 2025 – 289,132 miles
  • 2024 – 281,937 miles
  • 2023 – 280,643 miles
  • 2022 – 277,342 miles
  • 2021 – 275,420 miles
  • 2020 – 267,921 miles
  • 2019 – 256,498 miles
  • 2018 – 239,649 miles
  • 2017 – 228,118 miles
  • 2016 – 227,137 miles
  • 2014 – 223,162 miles
  • 2013 – 221,055 miles
  • 2012 – 218,050 miles
  • 2011 – 214,493 miles
  • 2010 – 205,579 miles
  • 2009 – 198,287 miles
  • 2008 – 184,390 miles
  • 2006 – 182,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,303 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,303 miles (+5,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    294,303 miles
    Test number
    837181976914
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  2. Pass289,132 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    289,132 miles
    Test number
    604625679843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail289,117 miles (+7,180)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,117 miles
    Test number
    495566243002
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Pass281,937 miles (+1,294)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    281,937 miles
    Test number
    375242885282
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass280,643 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    280,643 miles
    Test number
    635216556193
    • AdvisoryNearside center inner sill corroded

  6. Pass277,342 miles (+1,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    277,342 miles
    Test number
    654494756826
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass275,420 miles (+7,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    275,420 miles
    Test number
    723568386554
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary dashboard mounted horn button operates but requires clearly marked.
    • AdvisoryLower rear engine/gearbox mounting rubber starting to unbond but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Washer jet performance poor aim

  8. Pass267,921 miles (+11,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    267,921 miles
    Test number
    389025005321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass256,498 miles (+16,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    256,498 miles
    Test number
    457779534920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass239,649 miles (+11,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    239,649 miles
    Test number
    792788807213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass228,118 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    228,118 miles
    Test number
    134420973513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass227,137 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    227,137 miles
    Test number
    317072534640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail227,137 miles (+3,975)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,137 miles
    Test number
    779535571973
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass223,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    223,162 miles
    Test number
    278240554498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail223,162 miles (+2,107)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,162 miles
    Test number
    899019044110
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass221,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    221,055 miles
    Test number
    879475733124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail221,055 miles (+3,005)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,055 miles
    Test number
    739154233122
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass218,050 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    218,050 miles
    Test number
    757295292026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass214,493 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    214,493 miles
    Test number
    969196291073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNerarside front tyre worn down inner egde (225/45 ZR17 94W)

  20. Fail214,489 miles (+8,910)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,489 miles
    Test number
    186019781090
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNerarside front tyre worn down inner egde (225/45 ZR17 94W)

  21. Pass205,579 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    205,579 miles
    Test number
    143582190434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail205,552 miles (+7,265)4 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,552 miles
    Test number
    434411680041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass198,287 miles (+13,897)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    198,287 miles
    Test number
    294993489054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass184,390 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    184,390 miles
    Test number
    324814328180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail184,374 miles (+2,265)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,374 miles
    Test number
    784033028197
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass182,109 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    182,109 miles
    Test number
    960617016251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail182,108 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,108 miles
    Test number
    994278696125
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Questions about T400 PUR

Does T400 PUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 PUR is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 PUR?
The MOT on T400 PUR is valid until 24 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 PUR done?
T400 PUR was recorded at 294,303 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,699 miles a year.
Has T400 PUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 PUR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 PUR 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 PUR find?
T400 PUR passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: general corrosion underneath.

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