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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T400 SVNMOT history

T400 SVN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,000 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 SVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 SVN was last recorded at 181,000 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,944 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,000 miles
  • 2025 – 179,082 miles
  • 2024 – 176,591 miles
  • 2023 – 174,830 miles
  • 2022 – 172,969 miles
  • 2021 – 166,448 miles
  • 2020 – 166,337 miles
  • 2018 – 165,409 miles
  • 2017 – 163,174 miles
  • 2016 – 161,291 miles
  • 2015 – 159,159 miles
  • 2006 – 94,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,000 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose from caliper

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,000 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,000 miles
    Test number
    447782309200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,944 miles (+1,862)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,944 miles
    Test number
    240869571709
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight side to side movement at steering wheel
  3. Pass179,082 miles (+2,491)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    179,082 miles
    Test number
    281721907805
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose from caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass176,591 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,591 miles
    Test number
    687097193859
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose from caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail176,591 miles (+1,761)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,591 miles
    Test number
    129224624552
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose from caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass174,830 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,830 miles
    Test number
    594132686819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule connected to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose connected to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail174,826 miles (+1,857)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,826 miles
    Test number
    640717762271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.8 result 2.24 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule connected to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose connected to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass172,969 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,969 miles
    Test number
    501305279495
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges; Tread on 1.6mm legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail172,696 miles (+6,248)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,696 miles
    Test number
    195624628467
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges; Tread on 1.6mm legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass166,448 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,448 miles
    Test number
    986783086689
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. Pass166,337 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,337 miles
    Test number
    849490232069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,409 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,409 miles
    Test number
    892087427548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,389 miles (+2,215)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,389 miles
    Test number
    435437462833
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass163,174 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,174 miles
    Test number
    307150657778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass161,291 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,291 miles
    Test number
    676048545966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,159 miles (+64,526)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    159,159 miles
    Test number
    848707451880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    94,633 miles
    Test number
    122599856058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 SVN

Does T400 SVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 SVN is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 SVN?
The MOT on T400 SVN is valid until 27 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 SVN done?
T400 SVN was recorded at 181,000 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has T400 SVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 SVN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 SVN 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 SVN find?
T400 SVN passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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