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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T401 VFLMOT history

T401 VFL is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,807 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 VFL was last recorded at 70,807 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,801 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,807 miles
  • 2025 – 70,798 miles
  • 2024 – 70,760 miles
  • 2023 – 70,685 miles
  • 2022 – 70,503 miles
  • 2021 – 69,866 miles
  • 2020 – 68,152 miles
  • 2019 – 67,943 miles
  • 2018 – 66,145 miles
  • 2017 – 62,481 miles
  • 2016 – 60,651 miles
  • 2015 – 58,465 miles
  • 2014 – 56,767 miles
  • 2013 – 55,598 miles
  • 2012 – 52,270 miles
  • 2011 – 50,145 miles
  • 2010 – 48,940 miles
  • 2009 – 47,038 miles
  • 2008 – 46,503 miles
  • 2007 – 42,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,807 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded(peeling)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum hose slight chafe.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Radiator crossmember mounting heavily corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front radiator support heavily corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,807 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    407030959762
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded(peeling)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum hose slight chafe.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator crossmember mounting heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail70,801 miles (+3)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    219752306281
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Compensator valve. (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded(peeling)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum hose slight chafe.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator crossmember mounting heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail70,798 miles (+38)11 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    194632160783
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed latch seized (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal reflector damaged (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support cross member corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery charge warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySump heavily corroded

  4. Pass70,760 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    749553439074
    • Advisory25 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

  5. Pass70,685 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,685 miles
    Test number
    636931544348
    • Advisory((3.00-DEFAULT)),,1ST GEAR SYNCRO KNACKERED,,
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BROSS MEMBER U/RAD-PODOT-MONITOR...24 YR OLD ETC ETC (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass70,503 miles (+637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    539610474102
    • Advisory1ST GEAR SYNCRO !!.((3,00defulat )) 215/70/15 X 4,,23 YR OLD.RED ALT DASH ..
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOLT ON X-MEMBER U/RAD -PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,866 miles (+5)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    418601592709
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished x2
    • AdvisoryAlternator light no charge illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished

  8. Fail69,861 miles (+1,709)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    438624687130
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished x2
    • AdvisoryAlternator light no charge illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished

  9. Pass68,152 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    893317664270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded.

  10. Fail68,150 miles (+207)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    838579526698
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded.

  11. Pass67,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    504739120058
    • 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))

  12. Fail67,943 miles (+1,798)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    984621443528
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (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))

  13. Pass66,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    243112372151
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-Roll bar bushes perished but have no movement.

  14. Fail66,144 miles (+3,663)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,144 miles
    Test number
    265904400815
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-Roll bar bushes perished but have no movement.

  15. Pass62,481 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    789850531060
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail62,480 miles (+1,829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,480 miles
    Test number
    841295441039
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass60,651 miles (+2,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    342241038922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion.

  18. Fail58,465 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    485636725198
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F & N/S/F Tyres starting to perish
    • NoteSlight binding n/s/f brake.

  19. Pass58,465 miles (+1,698)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    556606325129
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F & N/S/F Tyres starting to perish
    • NoteSlight binding n/s/f brake.

  20. Pass56,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,767 miles
    Test number
    638236424145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail56,767 miles (+1,169)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,767 miles
    Test number
    945746824142
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass55,598 miles (+3,328)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    548912423181
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteExhaust rubbers perished
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  23. Pass52,270 miles (+2,125)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,270 miles
    Test number
    739080632130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEmissions to cleasn to register
    • NoteFront drop link bushes perished

  24. Pass50,145 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    645963731196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,940 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,940 miles
    Test number
    294226650024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,038 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    990906459098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass46,503 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    751570458086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,679 miles
    Test number
    840660357072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 VFL

Does T401 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T401 VFL is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T401 VFL?
The MOT on T401 VFL is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T401 VFL done?
T401 VFL was recorded at 70,807 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,474 miles a year.
Has T401 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 VFL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T401 VFL 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 VFL find?
T401 VFL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: both exhaust boxes corroded(peeling); brake servo vacuum hose slight chafe.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 3 more.

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