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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T4 EARMOT history

T4 EAR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 101,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,557 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 EAR was last recorded at 101,557 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,129 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
2,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,557 miles
  • 2024 – 101,129 miles
  • 2023 – 100,903 miles
  • 2022 – 99,939 miles
  • 2021 – 99,154 miles
  • 2020 – 97,664 miles
  • 2019 – 95,882 miles
  • 2018 – 93,179 miles
  • 2017 – 91,967 miles
  • 2015 – 90,974 miles
  • 2014 – 90,514 miles
  • 2013 – 84,800 miles
  • 2012 – 76,518 miles
  • 2011 – 74,216 miles
  • 2010 – 70,039 miles
  • 2009 – 66,647 miles
  • 2008 – 60,713 miles
  • 2007 – 52,870 miles
  • 2006 – 47,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,557 miles (+428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,557 miles
    Test number
    675210111673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,129 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    927474898813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,106 miles (+11)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,106 miles
    Test number
    467623279730
    • MajorOffside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail101,095 miles (+192)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,095 miles
    Test number
    839822933764
    • MajorOffside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass100,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,903 miles
    Test number
    866686712835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,903 miles (+964)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,903 miles
    Test number
    999076847610
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  7. Pass99,939 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,939 miles
    Test number
    549780655429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    485803615291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,154 miles (+1,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    700700365996
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass97,664 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    235589656702
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail97,664 miles (+1,782)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    239461015263
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass95,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    324339850542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail95,882 miles (+2,703)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    261571318307
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure requires new top adjuster (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass93,179 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    501065931815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail93,173 miles (+1,206)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,173 miles
    Test number
    192291111074
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass91,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    827264338353
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slighttly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  17. Fail91,967 miles (+993)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    412633620588
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slighttly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  18. Pass90,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,974 miles
    Test number
    194425141810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail90,974 miles (+460)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,974 miles
    Test number
    686252085255
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass90,514 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,514 miles
    Test number
    129739924387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,513 miles (+5,713)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,513 miles
    Test number
    957648924385
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,800 miles (+8,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    638540143396
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass76,518 miles (+2,302)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,518 miles
    Test number
    888927942302
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass74,216 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    715963451364
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Fail74,216 miles (+4,177)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    526719641333
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass70,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    351362690298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,039 miles (+3,392)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    582442090246
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass66,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    771701169209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,647 miles (+5,934)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    434800459274
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bushes worn and slightly deteriorated

  30. Fail60,713 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    321817948492
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  31. Pass60,713 miles (+7,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    804047048203
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  32. Pass52,870 miles (+5,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    320846637290
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  33. Pass47,187 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    420033526294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail47,182 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    664201326222
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHand brake efforts low

Questions about T4 EAR

Does T4 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 EAR expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 EAR?
The MOT on T4 EAR expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 EAR done?
T4 EAR was recorded at 101,557 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 2,845 miles a year.
Has T4 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 EAR has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 EAR 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 EAR find?
T4 EAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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