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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T4 EBXMOT history

T4 EBX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 244,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
244,414 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 EBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 EBX was last recorded at 244,414 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2012: 106,853 miles, lower than 147,917 miles on 17 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
243,876 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
9,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,414 miles
  • 2025 – 243,876 miles
  • 2024 – 243,193 miles
  • 2022 – 241,725 miles
  • 2021 – 240,758 miles
  • 2020 – 239,781 miles
  • 2017 – 239,461 miles
  • 2016 – 235,667 miles
  • 2015 – 217,931 miles
  • 2014 – 208,762 miles
  • 2013 – 178,666 miles
  • 2012 – 106,853 miles
  • 2011 – 147,917 miles
  • 2010 – 118,234 miles
  • 2009 – 95,263 miles
  • 2008 – 72,438 miles
  • 2007 – 69,157 miles
  • 2006 – 50,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,414 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    244,414 miles
    Test number
    294701303278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail244,414 miles (+538)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,414 miles
    Test number
    854853007974
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass243,876 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    243,876 miles
    Test number
    791457147832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail243,873 miles (+680)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,873 miles
    Test number
    405727338078
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass243,193 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    243,193 miles
    Test number
    550547306843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass241,725 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    241,725 miles
    Test number
    343056921425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass240,758 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    240,758 miles
    Test number
    385465493731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass239,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    239,781 miles
    Test number
    103352425179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail239,781 miles (+320)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,781 miles
    Test number
    650709595938
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass239,461 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    239,461 miles
    Test number
    276019823866
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' varios stone chips in zone a (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass235,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    235,667 miles
    Test number
    969625013155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail235,667 miles (+17,736)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,667 miles
    Test number
    896407802475
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass217,931 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    217,931 miles
    Test number
    777809115243
    • NoteAdvise on slight play in steering rack

  14. Fail217,931 miles (+9,169)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,931 miles
    Test number
    646297915287
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise on slight play in steering rack

  15. Pass208,762 miles (+30,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    208,762 miles
    Test number
    835159014202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail178,666 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,666 miles
    Test number
    317678273152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass178,666 miles (+71,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    178,666 miles
    Test number
    859668473165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass106,853 miles (-41,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,853 miles
    Test number
    326625042123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,917 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,917 miles
    Test number
    738848061108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight diesel leaking from engin

  20. Pass147,917 miles (+29,683)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    147,917 miles
    Test number
    856468961184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight diesel leaking from engin

  21. Pass118,234 miles (+22,971)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    304603930154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,263 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,263 miles
    Test number
    242644039114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,260 miles (+22,822)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    260333039414
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front bottom balljoint gaiter split

  24. Fail72,438 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    201993438469
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NotePlay in both sides of steering rack

  25. Pass72,438 miles (+3,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    251103338118
    • NotePlay in both sides of steering rack

  26. Pass69,157 miles (+18,271)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,157 miles
    Test number
    393554747498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    991547946284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 EBX

Does T4 EBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 EBX is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 EBX?
The MOT on T4 EBX is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 EBX done?
T4 EBX was recorded at 244,414 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,900 miles a year.
Has T4 EBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 EBX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 EBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 EBX find?
T4 EBX passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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