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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 SPJMOT history

T400 SPJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 188,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,732 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 SPJ was last recorded at 188,732 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,710 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,022 miles
Average per year
5,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,732 miles
  • 2025 – 185,710 miles
  • 2024 – 182,073 miles
  • 2023 – 178,229 miles
  • 2022 – 174,879 miles
  • 2021 – 170,278 miles
  • 2020 – 166,293 miles
  • 2019 – 164,013 miles
  • 2018 – 161,828 miles
  • 2017 – 156,646 miles
  • 2016 – 151,630 miles
  • 2015 – 147,115 miles
  • 2014 – 143,340 miles
  • 2013 – 139,800 miles
  • 2012 – 133,334 miles
  • 2011 – 127,523 miles
  • 2010 – 120,348 miles
  • 2009 – 106,784 miles
  • 2008 – 94,041 miles
  • 2007 – 83,477 miles
  • 2006 – 71,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,732 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,732 miles (+3,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,732 miles
    Test number
    491023370221
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,710 miles (+3,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,710 miles
    Test number
    383329126858
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,073 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,073 miles
    Test number
    159093449949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail182,070 miles (+3,841)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,070 miles
    Test number
    181534632405
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,229 miles
    Test number
    363414484748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,229 miles (+3,350)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,229 miles
    Test number
    944750121166
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,879 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,879 miles
    Test number
    584951975762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail174,866 miles (+4,588)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,866 miles
    Test number
    204322357512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass170,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,278 miles
    Test number
    700443361873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail170,278 miles (+3,985)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,278 miles
    Test number
    529539518456
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member to offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,293 miles (+29)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,293 miles
    Test number
    636317289313
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  12. Fail166,264 miles (+2,251)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,264 miles
    Test number
    477669678136
    • MajorEmissions not tested over filled with oil (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  13. Pass164,013 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    164,013 miles
    Test number
    185293115850
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail163,993 miles (+2,165)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,993 miles
    Test number
    649798108268
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass161,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,828 miles
    Test number
    628641990351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,828 miles (+5,182)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,828 miles
    Test number
    478147250394
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre perished

  17. Pass156,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,646 miles
    Test number
    798804265843
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perrishing slightly

  18. Fail156,646 miles (+5,016)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,646 miles
    Test number
    547009468674
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perrishing slightly

  19. Pass151,630 miles (+4,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,630 miles
    Test number
    792333175011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass147,115 miles (+39)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,115 miles
    Test number
    675464435136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished -------nsf tyre split sidewall

  21. Fail147,076 miles (+3,736)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,076 miles
    Test number
    455161735188
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished -------nsf tyre split sidewall

  22. Pass143,340 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    143,340 miles
    Test number
    659473744155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,800 miles (+6,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,800 miles
    Test number
    859388643110
    • NoteBrake warn lamp ;it

  24. Pass133,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    133,334 miles
    Test number
    137839442151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail133,334 miles (+5,811)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,334 miles
    Test number
    138419342164
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass127,523 miles (+7,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,523 miles
    Test number
    597846711103
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  27. Pass120,348 miles (+13,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,348 miles
    Test number
    352553310160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass106,784 miles (+12,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,784 miles
    Test number
    902370029183
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  29. Pass94,041 miles (+10,564)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    872696018144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass83,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    283531927138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail83,477 miles (+12,216)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    292541127140
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  32. Pass71,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    522862526161
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T400 SPJ

Does T400 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 SPJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 SPJ?
The MOT on T400 SPJ is valid until 3 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 SPJ done?
T400 SPJ was recorded at 188,732 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,943 miles a year.
Has T400 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 SPJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 SPJ 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 SPJ find?
T400 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.

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