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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T400 SBTMOT history

T400 SBT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 242,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
242,166 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 SBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 SBT was last recorded at 242,166 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,403 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
8,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,166 miles
  • 2025 – 241,403 miles
  • 2024 – 240,368 miles
  • 2023 – 239,357 miles
  • 2022 – 236,448 miles
  • 2020 – 231,923 miles
  • 2019 – 227,359 miles
  • 2018 – 223,466 miles
  • 2017 – 220,336 miles
  • 2016 – 217,895 miles
  • 2015 – 213,479 miles
  • 2014 – 208,149 miles
  • 2013 – 203,685 miles
  • 2012 – 190,124 miles
  • 2011 – 185,480 miles
  • 2010 – 164,880 miles
  • 2009 – 141,374 miles
  • 2008 – 119,681 miles
  • 2007 – 97,855 miles
  • 2006 – 73,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,166 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Steering inner tie rods slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass242,166 miles (+763)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    242,166 miles
    Test number
    609755639363
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass241,403 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    241,403 miles
    Test number
    754513262010
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering inner tie rods slight play both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail241,402 miles (+1,034)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,402 miles
    Test number
    111716549096
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering inner tie rods slight play both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass240,368 miles (+1,011)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    240,368 miles
    Test number
    140030765499
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass239,357 miles (+2,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    239,357 miles
    Test number
    407593268790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass236,448 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    236,448 miles
    Test number
    431414941896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o\s\f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail236,448 miles (+4,525)1 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,448 miles
    Test number
    143499679934
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and n\s\f (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o\s\f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass231,923 miles (+4,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    231,923 miles
    Test number
    606483839027
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Side door runner corroded

  9. Pass227,359 miles (+3,893)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    227,359 miles
    Test number
    612427246855
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass223,466 miles (+3,130)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    223,466 miles
    Test number
    860579611737
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both sides rear flexi ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass220,336 miles (+2,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    220,336 miles
    Test number
    345701806240
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass217,895 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    217,895 miles
    Test number
    905239115559
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  13. Pass213,479 miles (+5,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    213,479 miles
    Test number
    396875125778
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened centre parking brake (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack joints

  14. Pass208,149 miles (+4,464)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    208,149 miles
    Test number
    925249254248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside outer sill
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both front and offside rear wheel arches

  15. Pass203,685 miles (+2,123)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    203,685 miles
    Test number
    727896753273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass201,562 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    201,562 miles
    Test number
    816849703127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail201,555 miles (+11,431)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,555 miles
    Test number
    168553503114
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside sidelights intermittently coming on.

  18. Pass190,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    190,124 miles
    Test number
    346521982042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail190,124 miles (+4,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,124 miles
    Test number
    627871582091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail185,480 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,480 miles
    Test number
    818222781029
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass185,480 miles (+20,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    185,480 miles
    Test number
    956592181026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass164,880 miles (+23,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    164,880 miles
    Test number
    474528470030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass141,374 miles (+21,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    141,374 miles
    Test number
    730972679051
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass119,681 miles (+21,826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    393728678021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,855 miles (+24,712)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    970148277090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,143 miles
    Test number
    773720786065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 SBT

Does T400 SBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 SBT is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 SBT?
The MOT on T400 SBT is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 SBT done?
T400 SBT was recorded at 242,166 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 8,289 miles a year.
Has T400 SBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 SBT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 SBT 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 SBT find?
T400 SBT passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 6 more.

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