Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T400 SEAMOT history
T400 SEA is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 189,591 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 189,591 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,293 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 SEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 SEA was last recorded at 189,591 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,439 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 152 miles
- Average per year
- 6,293 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,591 miles
- 2024 – 186,045 miles
- 2022 – 181,347 miles
- 2021 – 174,633 miles
- 2020 – 166,727 miles
- 2019 – 163,009 miles
- 2018 – 158,505 miles
- 2017 – 154,356 miles
- 2016 – 149,373 miles
- 2015 – 146,542 miles
- 2014 – 144,165 miles
- 2013 – 139,661 miles
- 2012 – 133,364 miles
- 2011 – 128,341 miles
- 2010 – 122,781 miles
- 2009 – 110,509 miles
- 2008 – 99,383 miles
- 2007 – 85,100 miles
- 2006 – 66,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,591 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front bushes perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,591 miles (+152)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 189,591 miles
- Test number
- 549861212525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,439 miles (+3,394)13 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,439 miles
- Test number
- 702489083003
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect Spacing. (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper To Flexi Hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper To Flexi Hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,045 miles (+4,698)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 186,045 miles
- Test number
- 763400167318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,347 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 181,347 miles
- Test number
- 564121024995
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,345 miles (+6,712)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,345 miles
- Test number
- 194140576126
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,633 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 174,633 miles
- Test number
- 367891072285
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and coroded
Fail174,632 miles (+7,905)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,632 miles
- Test number
- 391277499850
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and coroded
Pass166,727 miles (+3,718)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 166,727 miles
- Test number
- 450787857542
- AdvisoryFront bushes perished
- AdvisoryFront discs lipped and corroded
- AdvisoryRear bushes perished
- AdvisoryRear engine mount has play in
- AdvisoryRear number plate
- AdvisorySlight play in both front rack ends
Pass163,009 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 163,009 miles
- Test number
- 954855479725
- AdvisoryBoth front rack ends have slight play in
- AdvisoryFront bushes perished
- AdvisoryO-s-r tyre stepping
Fail163,006 miles (+4,501)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,006 miles
- Test number
- 722167561528
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front rack ends have slight play in
- AdvisoryFront bushes perished
- AdvisoryO-s-r tyre stepping
Pass158,505 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 158,505 miles
- Test number
- 236941032152
- AdvisoryNearside Front flexy brake hose slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v. boot leaking grease
Fail158,503 miles (+4,147)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,503 miles
- Test number
- 416466478712
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front flexy brake hose slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v. boot leaking grease
Pass154,356 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 154,356 miles
- Test number
- 131894309493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail154,355 miles (+4,982)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,355 miles
- Test number
- 613010641754
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass149,373 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 149,373 miles
- Test number
- 611568517763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail149,373 miles (+2,831)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,373 miles
- Test number
- 393611681260
- FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass146,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 146,542 miles
- Test number
- 306047045168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,542 miles (+2,377)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,542 miles
- Test number
- 547417845199
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass144,165 miles (+4,504)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 144,165 miles
- Test number
- 287377044466
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteCorrosion o/s outer sill
- NoteSlight play o/s rack inner joint
Pass139,661 miles (+6,297)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 139,661 miles
- Test number
- 106548123114
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteO/s door mirror cracked
Pass133,364 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 133,364 miles
- Test number
- 279633802491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,341 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 128,341 miles
- Test number
- 716340581030
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail128,341 miles (+5,560)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,341 miles
- Test number
- 995660481011
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 122,781 miles
- Test number
- 372882530152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,781 miles (+12,272)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,781 miles
- Test number
- 133881030177
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 110,509 miles
- Test number
- 730137999071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,509 miles (+11,126)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,509 miles
- Test number
- 880896899043
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass99,383 miles (+14,283)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 99,383 miles
- Test number
- 610038278021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 991255267017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,100 miles (+18,827)3 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 762805967024
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass66,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 66,273 miles
- Test number
- 181519576069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T400 SEA
- Does T400 SEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 SEA is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T400 SEA?
- The MOT on T400 SEA is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T400 SEA done?
- T400 SEA was recorded at 189,591 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
- Has T400 SEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 SEA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T400 SEA 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 SEA find?
- T400 SEA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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