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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 SYNMOT history

T400 SYN is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 395,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
395,146 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 SYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 SYN was last recorded at 395,146 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
385,741 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,405 miles
Average per year
9,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 395,146 miles
  • 2023 – 373,104 miles
  • 2022 – 360,075 miles
  • 2020 – 355,988 miles
  • 2019 – 342,019 miles
  • 2018 – 327,915 miles
  • 2017 – 309,550 miles
  • 2016 – 288,447 miles
  • 2015 – 272,394 miles
  • 2011 – 266,657 miles
  • 2010 – 254,947 miles
  • 2009 – 242,753 miles
  • 2008 – 231,177 miles
  • 2007 – 222,183 miles
  • 2006 – 214,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass395,146 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre worn stepped on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass395,146 miles (+9,405)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    395,146 miles
    Test number
    184316881039
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass385,741 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    385,741 miles
    Test number
    123003140963
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail385,739 miles (+12,635)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    385,739 miles
    Test number
    832429471596
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass373,104 miles (+13,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    373,104 miles
    Test number
    744922936309
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass360,075 miles (+4,087)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    360,075 miles
    Test number
    675690245057
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass355,988 miles (+13,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    355,988 miles
    Test number
    275181513366
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass342,019 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    342,019 miles
    Test number
    515729539567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail342,018 miles (+14,103)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    342,018 miles
    Test number
    646202591003
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass327,915 miles (+104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    327,915 miles
    Test number
    963287698796
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail327,811 miles (+18,261)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,811 miles
    Test number
    787487325814
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested no reading due to major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the right kick up to the right (left hand drive headlamps fitted) (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass309,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    309,550 miles
    Test number
    842289333729
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail309,550 miles (+21,103)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,550 miles
    Test number
    222108389416
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Electrical wiring insecure under dash by accelerator pedal (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass288,447 miles (+16,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    288,447 miles
    Test number
    717682916142
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass272,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    272,394 miles
    Test number
    418882415272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail272,394 miles (+5,737)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,394 miles
    Test number
    508812315207
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass266,657 miles (+11,710)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    266,657 miles
    Test number
    709962701218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass254,947 miles (+12,194)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    254,947 miles
    Test number
    183233880107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass242,753 miles (+11,576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    242,753 miles
    Test number
    540428109241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass231,177 miles (+8,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    231,177 miles
    Test number
    962089988111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass222,183 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    222,183 miles
    Test number
    694960997137
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass214,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    214,183 miles
    Test number
    964439006230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 SYN

Does T400 SYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 SYN is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 SYN?
The MOT on T400 SYN is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 SYN done?
T400 SYN was recorded at 395,146 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,336 miles a year.
Has T400 SYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 SYN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 SYN 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 SYN find?
T400 SYN passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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