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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T4 APSMOT history

T4 APS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 188,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
188,589 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 APS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 APS was last recorded at 188,589 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,846 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
743 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,589 miles
  • 2025 – 187,846 miles
  • 2024 – 187,447 miles
  • 2023 – 186,577 miles
  • 2022 – 185,804 miles
  • 2021 – 185,243 miles
  • 2019 – 185,232 miles
  • 2018 – 182,645 miles
  • 2017 – 177,888 miles
  • 2016 – 172,945 miles
  • 2015 – 168,989 miles
  • 2014 – 164,087 miles
  • 2013 – 157,451 miles
  • 2012 – 149,674 miles
  • 2011 – 143,223 miles
  • 2010 – 136,150 miles
  • 2009 – 129,943 miles
  • 2008 – 123,786 miles
  • 2007 – 118,078 miles
  • 2006 – 112,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,589 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

35 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,589 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    188,589 miles
    Test number
    118224494005
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,589 miles (+743)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,589 miles
    Test number
    251226174426
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Bolt loose (10.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,846 miles
    Test number
    606786944327
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  4. Fail187,846 miles (+399)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,846 miles
    Test number
    677776017181
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  5. Pass187,447 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    187,447 miles
    Test number
    924324712073
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play detected in steering arm inner ball joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail187,251 miles (+674)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,251 miles
    Test number
    231397526466
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm inner joint, slight play detected
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,577 miles
    Test number
    822365404347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail186,577 miles (+773)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,577 miles
    Test number
    493887196591
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass185,804 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,804 miles
    Test number
    582389051791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass185,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    185,243 miles
    Test number
    342141206902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail185,243 miles (+11)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,243 miles
    Test number
    932403860906
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass185,232 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    185,232 miles
    Test number
    373954858071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps at min height

  13. Fail185,227 miles (+2,582)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,227 miles
    Test number
    461342413754
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre hose, near load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass182,645 miles (+4,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    182,645 miles
    Test number
    903851958231
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass177,888 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    177,888 miles
    Test number
    307534676902
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass172,945 miles (+3,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    172,945 miles
    Test number
    751785784486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  17. Pass168,989 miles (+4,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    168,989 miles
    Test number
    626749245973
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  18. Pass164,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    164,087 miles
    Test number
    306074134400
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail164,087 miles (+6,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,087 miles
    Test number
    695614734270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass157,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,451 miles
    Test number
    485802043291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail157,451 miles (+7,777)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,451 miles
    Test number
    237751043275
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass149,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    149,674 miles
    Test number
    296851832129
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail149,674 miles (+6,451)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,674 miles
    Test number
    478591932101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Fail143,223 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,223 miles
    Test number
    259384221419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass143,223 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    143,223 miles
    Test number
    466004321130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass136,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    136,150 miles
    Test number
    883681420198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail136,150 miles (+6,207)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,150 miles
    Test number
    362030720157
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass129,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    129,943 miles
    Test number
    832262419153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail129,943 miles (+6,157)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,943 miles
    Test number
    242932519465
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  30. Pass123,786 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    272477768008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail123,699 miles (+5,621)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,699 miles
    Test number
    764171368023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass118,078 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    260877567048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail118,013 miles (+5,952)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    492284567038
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  34. Pass112,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    112,061 miles
    Test number
    924809966076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail112,961 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    534719566037
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T4 APS

Does T4 APS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 APS is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 APS?
The MOT on T4 APS is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 APS done?
T4 APS was recorded at 188,589 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has T4 APS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 APS has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 APS 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 APS find?
T4 APS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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