
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
T4 FOAMOT history
T4 FOA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 167,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 167,980 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 FOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 3 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 FOA was last recorded at 167,980 miles on 18 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,978 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,980 miles
- 2025 – 162,866 miles
- 2024 – 160,432 miles
- 2023 – 159,484 miles
- 2022 – 158,300 miles
- 2021 – 157,562 miles
- 2020 – 157,147 miles
- 2019 – 155,790 miles
- 2018 – 155,497 miles
- 2017 – 154,698 miles
- 2016 – 152,221 miles
- 2015 – 150,511 miles
- 2014 – 148,008 miles
- 2013 – 140,653 miles
- 2012 – 134,405 miles
- 2011 – 125,601 miles
- 2010 – 112,046 miles
- 2008 – 100,072 miles
- 2007 – 87,575 miles
- 2006 – 67,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust centre joint corroded and clamp broken (secure at time of test )
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside inner sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,980 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 167,980 miles
- Test number
- 806259018791
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail167,978 miles (+5,112)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,978 miles
- Test number
- 134890634387
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear
Pass162,866 miles (+2,434)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2026
- Odometer
- 162,866 miles
- Test number
- 842251752068
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp defective/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack mount bushes are worn
Pass160,432 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 160,432 miles
- Test number
- 164757948492
- AdvisoryExhaust centre joint corroded and clamp broken (secure at time of test )
- AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front upper arm ball joint has play to the limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad 3/4 worn
- AdvisoryPlay detected at inner rack joints and small play in rack mounting bushes
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Fail160,432 miles (+948)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,432 miles
- Test number
- 992310632728
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged centre handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre joint corroded and clamp broken (secure at time of test )
- AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front upper arm ball joint has play to the limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad 3/4 worn
- AdvisoryPlay detected at inner rack joints and small play in rack mounting bushes
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass159,484 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 159,484 miles
- Test number
- 553973734462
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail159,481 miles (+1,181)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,481 miles
- Test number
- 964092640604
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass158,300 miles (+738)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 158,300 miles
- Test number
- 555876457358
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,562 miles (+415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 157,562 miles
- Test number
- 892996214475
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,147 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 157,147 miles
- Test number
- 331188973768
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,790 miles (+293)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 155,790 miles
- Test number
- 296933099413
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damage (inner side wall)
Pass155,497 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 155,497 miles
- Test number
- 737697687215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn thin on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damaged on inner edge
Fail155,497 miles (+799)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,497 miles
- Test number
- 487748065403
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn thin on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damaged on inner edge
Pass154,698 miles (+2,477)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 154,698 miles
- Test number
- 769369316338
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner treads
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 1.6 to 2.0 mm
- AdvisorySlight play in both track rod ends
Pass152,221 miles (+1,710)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 152,221 miles
- Test number
- 422867377440
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail150,511 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,511 miles
- Test number
- 309858335020
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass150,511 miles (+2,503)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 150,511 miles
- Test number
- 857868035088
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass148,008 miles (+4)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 148,008 miles
- Test number
- 206639144045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteChip outside swept area
- NoteNearside front indicator loose but not insecure
- NoteOil level just above max mark
- NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar inner bushes
- NoteSlight play in both front inner rack joints
Fail148,004 miles (+7,351)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,004 miles
- Test number
- 279238944059
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteChip outside swept area
- NoteNearside front indicator loose but not insecure
- NoteOil level just above max mark
- NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar inner bushes
- NoteSlight play in both front inner rack joints
Pass140,653 miles (+9)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 140,653 miles
- Test number
- 509964643048
- NoteBoth front outer sills corroded but not within perscribed area
- NoteSlight play in both front inner rack joints
Fail140,644 miles (+6,239)9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,644 miles
- Test number
- 737923543049
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- NoteBoth front outer sills corroded but not within perscribed area
- NoteSlight play in both front inner rack joints
Pass134,405 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 134,405 miles
- Test number
- 189734642477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,400 miles (+8,799)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,400 miles
- Test number
- 386309732030
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,601 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 125,601 miles
- Test number
- 625040841059
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail125,597 miles (+13,551)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,597 miles
- Test number
- 506388331005
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass112,046 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 112,046 miles
- Test number
- 101592630443
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside mirror is damaged
- NoteWiper blades are in poor condition
Fail112,043 miles (+11,971)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,043 miles
- Test number
- 674672930062
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside mirror is damaged
- NoteWiper blades are in poor condition
Pass100,072 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 100,072 miles
- Test number
- 940320458320
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
Fail100,067 miles (+12,492)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,067 miles
- Test number
- 221310558388
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
Pass87,575 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 87,575 miles
- Test number
- 832135647397
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail87,575 miles (+20,130)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,575 miles
- Test number
- 964245047306
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass67,445 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 67,445 miles
- Test number
- 273377206078
- NoteImbalance on front brakes
Questions about T4 FOA
- Does T4 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 FOA is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 FOA?
- The MOT on T4 FOA is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 FOA done?
- T4 FOA was recorded at 167,980 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,938 miles a year.
- Has T4 FOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 FOA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T4 FOA 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 FOA find?
- T4 FOA passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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