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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T4 FOUMOT history

T4 FOU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 198,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
198,211 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 FOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 FOU was last recorded at 198,211 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2010: 163,445 miles, lower than 163,769 miles on 25 Aug 2010.

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
197,598 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,211 miles
  • 2025 – 197,598 miles
  • 2024 – 195,847 miles
  • 2023 – 194,769 miles
  • 2019 – 194,453 miles
  • 2018 – 194,322 miles
  • 2015 – 191,104 miles
  • 2014 – 187,330 miles
  • 2013 – 181,100 miles
  • 2012 – 175,460 miles
  • 2011 – 167,721 miles
  • 2010 – 163,445 miles
  • 2009 – 151,044 miles
  • 2008 – 125,917 miles
  • 2006 – 101,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,211 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil light flassing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,211 miles (+613)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    198,211 miles
    Test number
    759290966801
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,598 miles (+1,751)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    197,598 miles
    Test number
    871737067316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass195,847 miles (+1,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,847 miles
    Test number
    282671496821
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rack gaiter

  4. Pass194,769 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    194,769 miles
    Test number
    993398180729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass194,453 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    194,453 miles
    Test number
    847730301575
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE UNDERSEALED AT THE TIME OF TEST.

  6. Pass194,322 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    194,322 miles
    Test number
    315310427820
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail194,299 miles (+3,195)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,299 miles
    Test number
    770953792045
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass191,104 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    191,104 miles
    Test number
    806690019434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil light flassing

  9. Fail191,103 miles (+3,773)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,103 miles
    Test number
    662860032700
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil light flassing

  10. Pass187,330 miles (+15)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    187,330 miles
    Test number
    518228054210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeads lights aim on lower limit
    • NoteMovement in top of steering column

  11. Fail187,315 miles (+6,215)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,315 miles
    Test number
    258149844285
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMovement in top of steering column

  12. Pass181,100 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    181,100 miles
    Test number
    917680953262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass175,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    175,460 miles
    Test number
    319321452255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,460 miles (+7,739)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,460 miles
    Test number
    807089042220
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass167,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    167,721 miles
    Test number
    325296031478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,721 miles (+4,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,721 miles
    Test number
    147025531293
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  17. Pass163,445 miles (-324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    163,445 miles
    Test number
    633803040212
    • 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)

  18. Fail163,769 miles (+12,725)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,769 miles
    Test number
    941317830251
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Fail151,044 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,044 miles
    Test number
    524391649036
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass151,044 miles (+25,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    151,044 miles
    Test number
    864571749063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,917 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,917 miles
    Test number
    362339738006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass125,917 miles (+24,494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    125,917 miles
    Test number
    690639038019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    541090226250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,423 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    383115416440
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T4 FOU

Does T4 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 FOU is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 FOU?
The MOT on T4 FOU is valid until 12 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 FOU done?
T4 FOU was recorded at 198,211 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has T4 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 FOU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T4 FOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 FOU find?
T4 FOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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