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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T409 MKMMOT history

T409 MKM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 240,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
240,207 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T409 MKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T409 MKM was last recorded at 240,207 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2021: 231,950 miles, lower than 240,491 miles on 25 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
238,883 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,324 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,207 miles
  • 2025 – 238,883 miles
  • 2024 – 237,148 miles
  • 2023 – 235,452 miles
  • 2022 – 233,707 miles
  • 2021 – 231,950 miles
  • 2020 – 240,491 miles
  • 2019 – 226,107 miles
  • 2018 – 223,134 miles
  • 2017 – 220,727 miles
  • 2016 – 217,276 miles
  • 2015 – 212,768 miles
  • 2014 – 207,275 miles
  • 2013 – 203,026 miles
  • 2012 – 198,496 miles
  • 2011 – 191,774 miles
  • 2010 – 180,897 miles
  • 2009 – 170,497 miles
  • 2008 – 161,244 miles
  • 2007 – 151,859 miles
  • 2006 – 142,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,207 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration emits and white smoke with a slight blue colouring (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,207 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    240,207 miles
    Test number
    257319185672
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration emits and white smoke with a slight blue colouring (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass238,883 miles (+1,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    238,883 miles
    Test number
    506362388672
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear brake backing plates corroded

  3. Pass237,148 miles (+1,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    237,148 miles
    Test number
    297535953581
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass235,452 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    235,452 miles
    Test number
    617008843542
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside inner sill

  5. Fail235,452 miles (+1,745)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,452 miles
    Test number
    168765813441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside inner sill

  6. Pass233,707 miles (+1,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    233,707 miles
    Test number
    586149798933
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass231,950 miles (-8,541)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    231,950 miles
    Test number
    285744988065
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass240,491 miles (+14,384)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    240,491 miles
    Test number
    342673810703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under side vehicle in places
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

  9. Pass226,107 miles (+2,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    226,107 miles
    Test number
    786324115834
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass223,134 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    223,134 miles
    Test number
    392277394927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens cover damaged

  11. Fail223,104 miles (+2,377)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,104 miles
    Test number
    671307799250
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure aim adjuster and securing clip broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens cover damaged

  12. Pass220,727 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    220,727 miles
    Test number
    574976682125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail220,726 miles (+3,450)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,726 miles
    Test number
    611756563077
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement arm not returning to stop (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass217,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    217,276 miles
    Test number
    131850344753
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail217,276 miles (+4,508)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,276 miles
    Test number
    575700922364
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass212,768 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    212,768 miles
    Test number
    705912925268
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are in a very poor condition

  17. Fail212,767 miles (+5,492)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,767 miles
    Test number
    388970225413
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are in a very poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear brake is binding

  18. Pass207,275 miles (+4,249)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    207,275 miles
    Test number
    396314714202
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass203,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    203,026 miles
    Test number
    435601223202
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail203,026 miles (+4,530)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,026 miles
    Test number
    429451023297
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass198,496 miles (+195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    198,496 miles
    Test number
    108743512313
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail198,301 miles (+6,527)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,301 miles
    Test number
    225446802342
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass191,774 miles (+10,877)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    191,774 miles
    Test number
    489411521393
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front inner track rod ends on steering rack have slight
    • NotePassanger seat not fitted at time of test

  24. Pass180,897 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    180,897 miles
    Test number
    990912100380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCut in tyre NSF sidewall

  25. Fail180,897 miles (+10,400)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,897 miles
    Test number
    993158690206
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCut in tyre NSF sidewall

  26. Pass170,497 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    170,497 miles
    Test number
    963775599259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass161,244 miles (+9,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    161,244 miles
    Test number
    823201638368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass151,859 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    151,859 miles
    Test number
    620541037374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail151,321 miles (+9,072)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,321 miles
    Test number
    731320437301
    • DangerousFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass142,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    142,249 miles
    Test number
    353496826383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T409 MKM

Does T409 MKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T409 MKM is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T409 MKM?
The MOT on T409 MKM is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T409 MKM done?
T409 MKM was recorded at 240,207 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has T409 MKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T409 MKM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T409 MKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T409 MKM find?
T409 MKM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration emits and white smoke with a slight blue colouring; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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