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Volkswagen Transporter

Red and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T4 FBNMOT history

T4 FBN is a red and silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 222,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
222,532 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 FBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 FBN was last recorded at 222,532 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 2,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,528 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,004 miles
Average per year
7,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,532 miles
  • 2024 – 220,528 miles
  • 2023 – 216,403 miles
  • 2022 – 212,139 miles
  • 2021 – 209,302 miles
  • 2020 – 206,542 miles
  • 2019 – 203,252 miles
  • 2017 – 199,625 miles
  • 2016 – 195,049 miles
  • 2015 – 187,542 miles
  • 2014 – 179,496 miles
  • 2013 – 171,008 miles
  • 2012 – 159,956 miles
  • 2011 – 153,775 miles
  • 2010 – 144,558 miles
  • 2009 – 132,498 miles
  • 2008 – 118,680 miles
  • 2007 – 104,820 miles
  • 2006 – 91,099 miles
  • 2005 – 78,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Undersealed throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,532 miles (+2,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    222,532 miles
    Test number
    956950579535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass220,528 miles (+4,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    220,528 miles
    Test number
    116367277309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass216,403 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    216,403 miles
    Test number
    738947432836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,139 miles (+2,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,139 miles
    Test number
    194441786390
    • AdvisoryUndersealed throughout

  5. Pass209,302 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    209,302 miles
    Test number
    714199421134
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed throughout

  6. Fail209,291 miles (+2,749)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,291 miles
    Test number
    344298442743
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed throughout

  7. Pass206,542 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    206,542 miles
    Test number
    494264574928
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail206,408 miles (+3,156)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,408 miles
    Test number
    603581132887
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass203,252 miles (+3,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    203,252 miles
    Test number
    239161288354
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan / door runner tunnel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass199,625 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    199,625 miles
    Test number
    744556117837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Fail199,599 miles (+4,550)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,599 miles
    Test number
    415398584436
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass195,049 miles (+7,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    195,049 miles
    Test number
    103386108288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass187,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    187,542 miles
    Test number
    344257009323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail187,542 miles (+8,046)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,542 miles
    Test number
    573584230643
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres have slight cracking to walls

  15. Pass179,496 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    179,496 miles
    Test number
    487285444365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass171,008 miles (+11,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    171,008 miles
    Test number
    478921843312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass159,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    159,956 miles
    Test number
    415112952435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail159,950 miles (+6,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,950 miles
    Test number
    399302252357
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass153,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    153,775 miles
    Test number
    387610151372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail153,775 miles (+9,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,775 miles
    Test number
    628530651309
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass144,558 miles (+12,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    734266050335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass132,498 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    132,498 miles
    Test number
    420736039404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail132,497 miles (+13,817)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    223004729360
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass118,680 miles (+13,860)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    853646308346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104,820 miles (+13,721)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    152617997278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,099 miles (+12,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    284044086228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    78,703 miles
    Test number
    494511175250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 FBN

Does T4 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 FBN expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 FBN?
The MOT on T4 FBN expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 FBN done?
T4 FBN was recorded at 222,532 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 7,393 miles a year.
Has T4 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 FBN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T4 FBN 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 FBN find?
T4 FBN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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