Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,459 cc
T4 FYWMOT history
T4 FYW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 197,481 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 FYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 15 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 FYW was last recorded at 197,481 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 10,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Feb 2010: 97,065 miles, lower than 198,408 miles on 23 Apr 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 186,960 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,521 miles
- Average per year
- 3,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,481 miles
- 2024 – 186,960 miles
- 2023 – 176,618 miles
- 2022 – 172,100 miles
- 2021 – 168,968 miles
- 2020 – 166,668 miles
- 2019 – 150,851 miles
- 2018 – 145,042 miles
- 2017 – 139,226 miles
- 2016 – 133,444 miles
- 2015 – 127,121 miles
- 2014 – 122,055 miles
- 2013 – 115,673 miles
- 2012 – 111,065 miles
- 2011 – 104,849 miles
- 2010 – 97,065 miles
- 2009 – 198,408 miles
- 2008 – 168,173 miles
- 2007 – 154,061 miles
- 2006 – 124,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,481 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,481 miles (+10,521)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 197,481 miles
- Test number
- 256166740645
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,960 miles (+270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 186,960 miles
- Test number
- 639183392956
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,690 miles (+10,072)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,690 miles
- Test number
- 764799218005
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,618 miles (+4,518)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 176,618 miles
- Test number
- 630047363543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,100 miles (+3,132)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 172,100 miles
- Test number
- 563843933404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,968 miles (+10)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 168,968 miles
- Test number
- 682577414770
- AdvisoryFront both front wheel arches and outer sill corroded and holed in non prescibred areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded and holed but in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front intermittent fault with drivers door lock
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail168,958 miles (+2,290)1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,958 miles
- Test number
- 454799391186
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront both front wheel arches corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door intermittent fault
- AdvisoryOffside Front starting to corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass166,668 miles (+15,817)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 166,668 miles
- Test number
- 215979256088
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective pattern is diffused slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet blocked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass150,851 miles (+5,809)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 150,851 miles
- Test number
- 664856558252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,042 miles (+5,816)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 145,042 miles
- Test number
- 914618796986
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass139,226 miles (+5,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 139,226 miles
- Test number
- 803227640693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass133,444 miles (+6,323)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 133,444 miles
- Test number
- 256500940960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear inner seal slightly rusted
Pass127,121 miles (+5,066)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 127,121 miles
- Test number
- 129180495061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,055 miles (+6,382)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 122,055 miles
- Test number
- 776712514112
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,673 miles (+4,608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 115,673 miles
- Test number
- 298042413104
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass111,065 miles (+6,216)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 111,065 miles
- Test number
- 968604512173
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,849 miles (+7,784)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 104,849 miles
- Test number
- 469240021121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 97,065 miles
- Test number
- 874554130030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,065 miles (-101,343)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,065 miles
- Test number
- 841103630068
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass198,408 miles (+30,235)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 198,408 miles
- Test number
- 821613219133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,173 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 168,173 miles
- Test number
- 204369028482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,164 miles (+14,103)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,164 miles
- Test number
- 714272228182
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass154,061 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 154,061 miles
- Test number
- 491822327101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,937 miles (+29,838)3 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,937 miles
- Test number
- 260731327157
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass124,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 124,099 miles
- Test number
- 493092326152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,099 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,099 miles
- Test number
- 814052126151
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about T4 FYW
- Does T4 FYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 FYW is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T4 FYW?
- The MOT on T4 FYW is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 FYW done?
- T4 FYW was recorded at 197,481 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 3,744 miles a year.
- Has T4 FYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 FYW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T4 FYW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T4 FYW find?
- T4 FYW passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged tyre side wall; oil leak, but not excessive.
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