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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T400 VAGMOT history

T400 VAG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 287,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
287,813 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 VAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 VAG was last recorded at 287,813 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,246 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,567 miles
Average per year
8,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 287,813 miles
  • 2025 – 279,246 miles
  • 2024 – 267,694 miles
  • 2023 – 259,103 miles
  • 2022 – 250,469 miles
  • 2021 – 240,613 miles
  • 2020 – 230,095 miles
  • 2019 – 217,921 miles
  • 2018 – 209,276 miles
  • 2017 – 208,368 miles
  • 2014 – 205,899 miles
  • 2013 – 201,328 miles
  • 2012 – 197,162 miles
  • 2011 – 192,205 miles
  • 2010 – 182,128 miles
  • 2009 – 165,783 miles
  • 2007 – 153,229 miles
  • 2006 – 119,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass287,813 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    287,813 miles
    Test number
    429976696552
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail287,811 miles (+8,565)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,811 miles
    Test number
    792680156459
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass279,246 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    279,246 miles
    Test number
    432450228981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s on arms (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail279,244 miles (+11,550)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,244 miles
    Test number
    714684652753
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s on arms (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass267,694 miles (+8,591)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    267,694 miles
    Test number
    808096655812
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass259,103 miles (+8,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    259,103 miles
    Test number
    259380168563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass250,469 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    250,469 miles
    Test number
    835536139384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass240,613 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    240,613 miles
    Test number
    607335084679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass230,095 miles (+12,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    230,095 miles
    Test number
    557423902155
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center rear / offside rear
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass217,921 miles (+8,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    217,921 miles
    Test number
    394964550904
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear handbrake cable is perished

  11. Pass209,276 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    209,276 miles
    Test number
    861642606867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass208,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    208,368 miles
    Test number
    631825233931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail208,368 miles (+2,469)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,368 miles
    Test number
    115351333805
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass205,899 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    205,899 miles
    Test number
    409143574041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass201,328 miles (+4,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    201,328 miles
    Test number
    198050063477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass197,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    197,162 miles
    Test number
    609092452089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail197,162 miles (+4,957)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,162 miles
    Test number
    519657442016
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass192,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    192,205 miles
    Test number
    936735131095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail192,205 miles (+10,077)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,205 miles
    Test number
    506085131081
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass182,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    182,128 miles
    Test number
    950163430016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail182,128 miles (+16,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,128 miles
    Test number
    420138020020
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  22. Pass165,783 miles (+12,554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    165,783 miles
    Test number
    720259319064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass153,229 miles (+33,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    153,229 miles
    Test number
    914353217317
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Fail119,640 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    710455006394
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre under inflated

  25. Pass119,640 miles (+7,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    711445006321
    • NoteNearside rear tyre under inflated

  26. Pass112,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    522378246089
    • NoteSlight flat spot on nearside rear tyre

Questions about T400 VAG

Does T400 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 VAG is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 VAG?
The MOT on T400 VAG is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 VAG done?
T400 VAG was recorded at 287,813 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,596 miles a year.
Has T400 VAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 VAG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 VAG 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 VAG find?
T400 VAG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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