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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T4 DKXMOT history

T4 DKX is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 172,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
172,113 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 DKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 DKX was last recorded at 172,113 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,113 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,113 miles
  • 2025 – 171,903 miles
  • 2024 – 171,368 miles
  • 2022 – 171,235 miles
  • 2021 – 170,063 miles
  • 2020 – 168,166 miles
  • 2019 – 163,388 miles
  • 2018 – 155,268 miles
  • 2017 – 144,260 miles
  • 2016 – 128,518 miles
  • 2014 – 124,934 miles
  • 2013 – 120,765 miles
  • 2012 – 116,731 miles
  • 2011 – 111,786 miles
  • 2010 – 103,575 miles
  • 2009 – 99,065 miles
  • 2008 – 94,397 miles
  • 2007 – 82,692 miles
  • 2006 – 72,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,113 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,113 miles
    Test number
    830957915610
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail172,113 miles (+210)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,113 miles
    Test number
    896206341065
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass171,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,903 miles
    Test number
    964332674338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail171,903 miles (+535)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,903 miles
    Test number
    152511128053
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure Rack bushes (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    171,368 miles
    Test number
    742045310804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,368 miles (+133)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,368 miles
    Test number
    996490472572
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  7. Pass171,235 miles (+1,172)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,235 miles
    Test number
    691427160877
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,063 miles
    Test number
    709760203996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,063 miles (+1,897)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,063 miles
    Test number
    999365031531
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass168,166 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    168,166 miles
    Test number
    570868164755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail168,165 miles (+4,777)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,165 miles
    Test number
    820060704748
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass163,388 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    163,388 miles
    Test number
    928446310522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail163,374 miles (+8,106)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,374 miles
    Test number
    385076044654
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative When ignition off (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Difficult to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass155,268 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    155,268 miles
    Test number
    572212615768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corroeded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  15. Fail155,268 miles (+11,008)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,268 miles
    Test number
    316451862664
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corroeded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  16. Pass144,260 miles (+4,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    160341549384
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge tyre tread depth on limit.
    • AdvisorySlight damp around power steering rack.

  17. Fail139,569 miles (+11,051)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,569 miles
    Test number
    216853276235
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryO\s\f calliper rubber seal perished.
    • AdvisoryO\s\r brake disc inner surface corroded.

  18. Pass128,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,518 miles
    Test number
    562578903397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,518 miles (+3,584)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,518 miles
    Test number
    221772299421
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass124,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    448983734466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,934 miles (+4,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    785683534364
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass120,765 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,765 miles
    Test number
    448313633478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,429 miles (+1,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,429 miles
    Test number
    109198443195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass116,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    236228672497
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail116,726 miles (+4,940)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,726 miles
    Test number
    296148272137
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass111,786 miles (+8,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,786 miles
    Test number
    609933671149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass103,575 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,575 miles
    Test number
    614987970117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass99,065 miles (+4,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    284687669444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass94,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,397 miles
    Test number
    400573188161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Fail94,397 miles (+11,705)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,397 miles
    Test number
    603633088153
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass82,692 miles (+9,995)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    621417577136
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread starting to crack
    • NoteHeatshield insecure
    • NoteSome corrosion to back box

  32. Pass72,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    674999276188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 DKX

Does T4 DKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 DKX is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 DKX?
The MOT on T4 DKX is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 DKX done?
T4 DKX was recorded at 172,113 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has T4 DKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 DKX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 DKX 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 DKX find?
T4 DKX passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill.

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