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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T4 EBDMOT history

T4 EBD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,735 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 EBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 EBD was last recorded at 166,735 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,304 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
2,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,735 miles
  • 2025 – 166,304 miles
  • 2024 – 165,464 miles
  • 2023 – 163,295 miles
  • 2022 – 161,293 miles
  • 2021 – 157,879 miles
  • 2017 – 157,356 miles
  • 2015 – 157,351 miles
  • 2013 – 149,865 miles
  • 2012 – 146,589 miles
  • 2011 – 139,010 miles
  • 2009 – 133,027 miles
  • 2008 – 129,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,735 miles (+431)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,735 miles
    Test number
    349521269559
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass166,304 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,304 miles
    Test number
    646352529918
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail166,304 miles (+840)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,304 miles
    Test number
    247697984020
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,464 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,464 miles
    Test number
    306281249733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,295 miles (+2,002)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,295 miles
    Test number
    690053186778
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,293 miles (+3,414)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,293 miles
    Test number
    964183593668
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  7. Pass157,879 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,879 miles
    Test number
    772242294643
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail157,879 miles (+523)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,879 miles
    Test number
    876898620569
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass157,356 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    157,356 miles
    Test number
    148949967171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass157,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    157,351 miles
    Test number
    767756315029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail157,351 miles (+7,486)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,351 miles
    Test number
    148736715079
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass149,865 miles (+3,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    149,865 miles
    Test number
    345525633053
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass146,589 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    146,589 miles
    Test number
    848560242007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail146,587 miles (+7,577)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,587 miles
    Test number
    455597132063
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass139,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    139,010 miles
    Test number
    239977201011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,010 miles (+5,983)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,010 miles
    Test number
    217197801044
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  17. Pass133,027 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,027 miles
    Test number
    253320099144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,023 miles (+3,051)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    384589289172
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass129,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    129,972 miles
    Test number
    143976488196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,972 miles1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,972 miles
    Test number
    871846088130
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T4 EBD

Does T4 EBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 EBD is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 EBD?
The MOT on T4 EBD is valid until 17 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 EBD done?
T4 EBD was recorded at 166,735 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,047 miles a year.
Has T4 EBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 EBD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 EBD 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 EBD find?
T4 EBD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; underbody corroded.

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