Volkswagen Transporter
White and Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
T400 SPAMOT history
T400 SPA is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 246,350 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 246,350 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 SPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 SPA was last recorded at 246,350 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 242,987 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,363 miles
- Average per year
- 8,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,350 miles
- 2025 – 242,987 miles
- 2024 – 233,633 miles
- 2023 – 226,449 miles
- 2022 – 218,769 miles
- 2021 – 213,507 miles
- 2020 – 208,822 miles
- 2019 – 201,291 miles
- 2018 – 188,857 miles
- 2017 – 182,069 miles
- 2016 – 174,668 miles
- 2014 – 173,592 miles
- 2013 – 167,631 miles
- 2011 – 157,391 miles
- 2010 – 142,139 miles
- 2009 – 123,965 miles
- 2008 – 107,985 miles
- 2007 – 97,755 miles
- 2006 – 86,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Chassis areas corroded but sound
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Inner & outer sills corroded /holed but non prescribed areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,350 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 246,350 miles
- Test number
- 452361951370
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail246,347 miles (+3,360)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,347 miles
- Test number
- 862537690372
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass242,987 miles (+9,354)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 242,987 miles
- Test number
- 583017850230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side door step runner corroded to excess, but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass233,633 miles (+7,184)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 233,633 miles
- Test number
- 252812115470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass226,449 miles (+7,680)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 226,449 miles
- Test number
- 697118911678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,769 miles (+5,262)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 218,769 miles
- Test number
- 727043086849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,507 miles (+4,685)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 213,507 miles
- Test number
- 524368037811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,822 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 208,822 miles
- Test number
- 227926028181
- AdvisoryChassis areas corroded but sound
- AdvisoryInner & outer sills corroded /holed but non prescribed areas
- AdvisoryPlay noted steering wheel
- AdvisoryTyre walls chipped
Fail208,821 miles (+7,530)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,821 miles
- Test number
- 259637511928
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEMISSIONS NOT TESTED OIL LIGHT FLASHES WHEN HOT
- AdvisoryChassis areas corroded but sound
- AdvisoryInner & outer sills corroded /holed but non prescribed areas
- AdvisoryPas level lowish
- AdvisoryPlay noted steering wheel
- AdvisoryTyre walls chipped
Pass201,291 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 201,291 miles
- Test number
- 680414721027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail201,290 miles (+12,433)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,290 miles
- Test number
- 671649543014
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,857 miles (+16)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 188,857 miles
- Test number
- 739693308044
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail188,841 miles (+6,772)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,841 miles
- Test number
- 958450444272
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass182,069 miles (+7,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 182,069 miles
- Test number
- 844400508803
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)
Pass174,668 miles (+1,076)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 174,668 miles
- Test number
- 984086984297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,592 miles (+32)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 173,592 miles
- Test number
- 188430014359
- NoteNearside front tyre raised edges worn
- NoteRear seats removed at tine of test
Fail173,560 miles (+5,929)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,560 miles
- Test number
- 955681204383
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre raised edges worn
Pass167,631 miles (+10,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 167,631 miles
- Test number
- 335521123155
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass157,391 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 157,391 miles
- Test number
- 499775441178
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s sill damaged
Fail157,390 miles (+15,251)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,390 miles
- Test number
- 907374341123
- FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s sill damaged
Pass142,139 miles (+18,174)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 142,139 miles
- Test number
- 982242550146
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass123,965 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 123,965 miles
- Test number
- 754002259121
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail123,931 miles (+15,946)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,931 miles
- Test number
- 162989949159
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass107,985 miles (+10,230)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 107,985 miles
- Test number
- 462435958116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,755 miles (+11,386)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 97,755 miles
- Test number
- 331082187445
- NoteRear pads low
Pass86,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 86,369 miles
- Test number
- 582333206321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,369 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,369 miles
- Test number
- 574650406386
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about T400 SPA
- Does T400 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 SPA is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 SPA?
- The MOT on T400 SPA is valid until 17 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 SPA done?
- T400 SPA was recorded at 246,350 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,076 miles a year.
- Has T400 SPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 SPA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T400 SPA 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 SPA find?
- T400 SPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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