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Volkswagen Transporter

Cream · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T400 TCPMOT history

T400 TCP is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 240,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
240,754 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 TCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 TCP was last recorded at 240,754 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,791 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,963 miles
Average per year
9,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,754 miles
  • 2025 – 238,791 miles
  • 2024 – 236,470 miles
  • 2023 – 233,229 miles
  • 2021 – 228,353 miles
  • 2020 – 219,009 miles
  • 2019 – 207,953 miles
  • 2018 – 193,924 miles
  • 2017 – 182,476 miles
  • 2016 – 170,822 miles
  • 2015 – 159,545 miles
  • 2014 – 148,890 miles
  • 2013 – 137,570 miles
  • 2012 – 128,034 miles
  • 2011 – 116,923 miles
  • 2010 – 106,162 miles
  • 2009 – 95,021 miles
  • 2008 – 82,282 miles
  • 2007 – 68,707 miles
  • 2006 – 56,572 miles
  • 2005 – 44,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,754 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,754 miles (+1,963)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    240,754 miles
    Test number
    595362462152
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass238,791 miles (+2,321)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    238,791 miles
    Test number
    622744621545
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass236,470 miles (+3,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    236,470 miles
    Test number
    325110922887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass233,229 miles (+4,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    233,229 miles
    Test number
    344697210651
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass228,353 miles (+9,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    228,353 miles
    Test number
    495684944003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to crack/perish

  6. Pass219,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    219,009 miles
    Test number
    697984700958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail219,009 miles (+11,056)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,009 miles
    Test number
    615903777793
    • DangerousBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass207,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    207,953 miles
    Test number
    809726430476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail207,953 miles (+14,029)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,953 miles
    Test number
    142951624598
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass193,924 miles (+11,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    193,924 miles
    Test number
    763205333093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass182,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    182,476 miles
    Test number
    796867628207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail182,476 miles (+11,654)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,476 miles
    Test number
    777321289530
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass170,822 miles (+11,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    170,822 miles
    Test number
    349159698208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass159,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    159,545 miles
    Test number
    688041915202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail159,545 miles (+10,655)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,545 miles
    Test number
    549360115204
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass148,890 miles (+11,320)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    148,890 miles
    Test number
    795997414236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    137,570 miles
    Test number
    119733103259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,562 miles (+9,528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,562 miles
    Test number
    267953503299
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass128,034 miles (+11,111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    767456602227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,923 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,923 miles
    Test number
    328488301214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail116,920 miles (+10,758)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    836347101274
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass106,162 miles (+11,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    572514700203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    370591219454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,021 miles (+12,739)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    313781719468
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass82,282 miles (+13,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,282 miles
    Test number
    702173008288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,707 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    400477207209
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass68,707 miles (+12,135)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    430657607246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,572 miles (+12,097)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    330533116427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    304701305289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 TCP

Does T400 TCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 TCP is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 TCP?
The MOT on T400 TCP is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 TCP done?
T400 TCP was recorded at 240,754 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,419 miles a year.
Has T400 TCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 TCP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T400 TCP 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 TCP find?
T400 TCP passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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