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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T4 FAFMOT history

T4 FAF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,223 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 FAF was last recorded at 173,223 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,676 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,547 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,223 miles
  • 2025 – 171,676 miles
  • 2024 – 167,184 miles
  • 2023 – 162,896 miles
  • 2022 – 161,597 miles
  • 2021 – 157,207 miles
  • 2020 – 156,316 miles
  • 2019 – 155,861 miles
  • 2018 – 152,177 miles
  • 2017 – 149,290 miles
  • 2016 – 146,593 miles
  • 2014 – 143,608 miles
  • 2013 – 140,257 miles
  • 2012 – 135,587 miles
  • 2011 – 126,586 miles
  • 2010 – 118,806 miles
  • 2009 – 113,719 miles
  • 2007 – 107,750 miles
  • 2006 – 87,949 miles
  • 2005 – 64,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,223 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but is not a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,223 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,223 miles
    Test number
    187222039785
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but is not a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass171,676 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    171,676 miles
    Test number
    534550450649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,184 miles
    Test number
    714240104434
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail167,184 miles (+4,288)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,184 miles
    Test number
    701902730573
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,896 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,896 miles
    Test number
    587124197516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,597 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,597 miles
    Test number
    336203761843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,207 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,207 miles
    Test number
    694150513754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail157,189 miles (+873)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,189 miles
    Test number
    483061189626
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass156,316 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,316 miles
    Test number
    347465574238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,861 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,861 miles
    Test number
    551056392844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,177 miles (+2,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,177 miles
    Test number
    112108390096
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass149,290 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,290 miles
    Test number
    201150879337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,593 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    146,593 miles
    Test number
    401990693241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,608 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    143,608 miles
    Test number
    298286004227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail143,606 miles (+3,349)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,606 miles
    Test number
    106987794117
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass140,257 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    140,257 miles
    Test number
    756909293116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,587 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,587 miles
    Test number
    698169412208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,555 miles (+8,969)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,555 miles
    Test number
    915047912257
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass126,586 miles (+7,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    359578411483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass118,806 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    118,806 miles
    Test number
    862489030200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,719 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    873574729211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    494575047384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,750 miles (+19,801)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    220921247388
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass87,949 miles (+23,400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    87,949 miles
    Test number
    100378126378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    384985735305
    • 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)

Questions about T4 FAF

Does T4 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 FAF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 FAF?
The MOT on T4 FAF is valid until 2 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 FAF done?
T4 FAF was recorded at 173,223 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has T4 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 FAF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 FAF 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 FAF find?
T4 FAF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pressure build up slow; nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but is not a prescribed area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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