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Volkswagen Multivan

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc

T4 ELKMOT history

T4 ELK is a green petrol Volkswagen Multivan first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,773 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Multivan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 ELK was last recorded at 143,773 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,830 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
943 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,773 miles
  • 2025 – 142,830 miles
  • 2024 – 140,917 miles
  • 2023 – 139,129 miles
  • 2022 – 135,060 miles
  • 2021 – 130,412 miles
  • 2020 – 127,104 miles
  • 2019 – 123,490 miles
  • 2018 – 117,642 miles
  • 2017 – 109,477 miles
  • 2016 – 101,755 miles
  • 2015 – 96,452 miles
  • 2014 – 90,701 miles
  • 2013 – 85,226 miles
  • 2012 – 81,688 miles
  • 2011 – 76,224 miles
  • 2010 – 71,399 miles
  • 2009 – 66,212 miles
  • 2008 – 59,109 miles
  • 2007 – 53,155 miles
  • 2006 – 50,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,773 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,773 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,773 miles
    Test number
    512156158235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass142,830 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,830 miles
    Test number
    653296711350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,917 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,917 miles
    Test number
    230238833187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,129 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,129 miles
    Test number
    891571617081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    908559941327
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Fail135,060 miles (+4,648)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    668876913004
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass130,412 miles (+3,308)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,412 miles
    Test number
    469217161148
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure adjacent to tow bar and exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront screen washer out put poor

  8. Pass127,104 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    326715848770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail127,057 miles (+3,567)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    785147988870
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,490 miles (+5,848)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,490 miles
    Test number
    107098213210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,642 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    592472787630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,580 miles (+8,103)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,580 miles
    Test number
    660159482782
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass109,477 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    664679876841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,416 miles (+7,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,416 miles
    Test number
    796175804986
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass101,755 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    385604268149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,452 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,452 miles
    Test number
    276957605197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,701 miles (+5,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    826734104124
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass85,226 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    806285203141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,222 miles (+3,534)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    256072203186
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass81,688 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    196139602106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,224 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    178248091079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,399 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    253158910448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,393 miles (+5,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,393 miles
    Test number
    330211210128
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass66,212 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    323921419165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,109 miles (+5,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    742606808115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass53,155 miles (+2,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    164703457441
    • NoteExhaust cat heatsheild missing †middle exhaust box corroaded

  27. Pass50,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,158 miles
    Test number
    130119056077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 ELK

Does T4 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 ELK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 ELK?
The MOT on T4 ELK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 ELK done?
T4 ELK was recorded at 143,773 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has T4 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 ELK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T4 ELK 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 ELK find?
T4 ELK passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable starting to fray.

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