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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T401 RFBMOT history

T401 RFB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 258,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
258,785 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 RFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T401 RFB was last recorded at 258,785 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,758 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 258,785 miles
  • 2024 – 257,710 miles
  • 2022 – 256,045 miles
  • 2021 – 254,814 miles
  • 2020 – 251,420 miles
  • 2019 – 247,948 miles
  • 2018 – 246,136 miles
  • 2017 – 240,047 miles
  • 2016 – 239,430 miles
  • 2015 – 237,794 miles
  • 2013 – 236,283 miles
  • 2012 – 234,823 miles
  • 2011 – 225,326 miles
  • 2010 – 213,990 miles
  • 2009 – 203,564 miles
  • 2008 – 191,397 miles
  • 2006 – 169,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    737654739829
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass258,785 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    258,785 miles
    Test number
    666053103435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail258,758 miles (+1,048)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,758 miles
    Test number
    103292579895
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass257,710 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    257,710 miles
    Test number
    808047684036
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail257,681 miles (+1,636)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,681 miles
    Test number
    736316278713
    • MajorNearside Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass256,045 miles (+1,231)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    256,045 miles
    Test number
    983311249295
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (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))

  7. Pass254,814 miles (+13)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    254,814 miles
    Test number
    817299632692
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside - Rear outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail254,801 miles (+3,381)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,801 miles
    Test number
    172319509755
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside - Rear outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass251,420 miles (+15)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    251,420 miles
    Test number
    115545984167
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on N/S and O/S sills and O/S/F chassis

  10. Fail251,405 miles (+3,457)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,405 miles
    Test number
    153412292607
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on N/S and O/S sills and O/S/F chassis

  11. Pass247,948 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    247,948 miles
    Test number
    479780929184
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryOs front seat belt twisted

  12. Fail247,933 miles (+1,797)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,933 miles
    Test number
    162948465827
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt twisted

  13. Pass246,136 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    246,136 miles
    Test number
    432341316395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail246,117 miles (+6,070)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,117 miles
    Test number
    809660668285
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass240,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    240,047 miles
    Test number
    921271518394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Fail240,039 miles (+609)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,039 miles
    Test number
    797076862042
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass239,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    239,430 miles
    Test number
    379032474533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail239,430 miles (+1,636)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,430 miles
    Test number
    846752570042
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass237,794 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    237,794 miles
    Test number
    389390562357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass236,283 miles (+1,460)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    236,283 miles
    Test number
    967004103316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront shock absorbers bottom bushes

  21. Pass234,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    234,823 miles
    Test number
    775871032127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail234,823 miles (+9,497)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,823 miles
    Test number
    246060332413
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass225,326 miles (+11,336)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    225,326 miles
    Test number
    228646161091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass213,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    213,990 miles
    Test number
    202931470037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail213,990 miles (+10,426)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,990 miles
    Test number
    431781370059
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass203,564 miles (+12,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    203,564 miles
    Test number
    584363769030
    • NoteDrivers mirror has a slight crack

  27. Pass191,397 miles (+21,996)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    191,397 miles
    Test number
    101282278056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass169,401 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    169,401 miles
    Test number
    814269316321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

Questions about T401 RFB

Does T401 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 RFB expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 RFB?
The MOT on T401 RFB expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 RFB done?
T401 RFB was recorded at 258,785 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 4,858 miles a year.
Has T401 RFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 RFB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T401 RFB 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 T401 RFB find?
T401 RFB failed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: rear brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 8 more.

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