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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T4 AOUMOT history

T4 AOU is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 243,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
243,525 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 AOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 AOU was last recorded at 243,525 miles on 6 Aug 2022, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,818 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
5,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 243,525 miles
  • 2021 – 242,818 miles
  • 2020 – 241,591 miles
  • 2019 – 241,182 miles
  • 2018 – 240,378 miles
  • 2017 – 237,955 miles
  • 2016 – 234,841 miles
  • 2015 – 228,320 miles
  • 2014 – 224,732 miles
  • 2013 – 220,287 miles
  • 2012 – 205,029 miles
  • 2011 – 200,740 miles
  • 2010 – 191,656 miles
  • 2009 – 183,295 miles
  • 2008 – 171,332 miles
  • 2007 – 157,995 miles
  • 2006 – 147,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,525 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    243,525 miles
    Test number
    943686816096
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail243,525 miles (+707)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,525 miles
    Test number
    386253529081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass242,818 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    242,818 miles
    Test number
    160464764709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass241,591 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    241,591 miles
    Test number
    513568805751
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass241,182 miles (+804)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    241,182 miles
    Test number
    891362179187
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Also outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Also outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass240,378 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    240,378 miles
    Test number
    820411663616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass237,955 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    237,955 miles
    Test number
    444095008011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass234,841 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    234,841 miles
    Test number
    215384554630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass228,320 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    228,320 miles
    Test number
    435049805282
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass224,732 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    224,732 miles
    Test number
    309431744469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail224,643 miles (+4,356)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,643 miles
    Test number
    207174634286
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass220,287 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    220,287 miles
    Test number
    648413613240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail220,279 miles (+15,250)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,279 miles
    Test number
    609652613286
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass205,029 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    205,029 miles
    Test number
    836995112286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail205,022 miles (+4,282)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,022 miles
    Test number
    559164412289
    • FailureAll position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureDirection indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass200,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    200,740 miles
    Test number
    299082861221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail200,740 miles (+9,084)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,740 miles
    Test number
    398682561260
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  18. Pass191,656 miles (+8,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    191,656 miles
    Test number
    390916060406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass183,295 miles (+11,963)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    183,295 miles
    Test number
    201683689261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail171,332 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,332 miles
    Test number
    154874018176
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass171,332 miles (+13,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    171,332 miles
    Test number
    203514518115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass157,995 miles (+10,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    157,995 miles
    Test number
    344407017183
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass147,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    147,412 miles
    Test number
    542496626198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 AOU

Does T4 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 AOU expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 AOU?
The MOT on T4 AOU expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 AOU done?
T4 AOU was recorded at 243,525 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2022, an average of 5,914 miles a year.
Has T4 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 AOU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T4 AOU 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 T4 AOU find?
T4 AOU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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