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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T4 GRUMOT history

T4 GRU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,919 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 GRU was last recorded at 123,919 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,256 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,663 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,919 miles
  • 2024 – 119,256 miles
  • 2023 – 116,794 miles
  • 2022 – 111,064 miles
  • 2021 – 105,916 miles
  • 2020 – 98,858 miles
  • 2019 – 93,471 miles
  • 2017 – 81,199 miles
  • 2016 – 77,183 miles
  • 2015 – 73,182 miles
  • 2013 – 72,351 miles
  • 2012 – 67,777 miles
  • 2011 – 64,644 miles
  • 2010 – 59,320 miles
  • 2009 – 50,728 miles
  • 2008 – 45,482 miles
  • 2007 – 37,358 miles
  • 2006 – 29,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,919 miles (+4,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,919 miles
    Test number
    543803898402
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,256 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,256 miles
    Test number
    802346978618
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  3. Fail119,256 miles (+2,462)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,256 miles
    Test number
    364170962192
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  4. Pass116,794 miles (+5,730)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,794 miles
    Test number
    830604831519
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass111,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,064 miles
    Test number
    670360496696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,063 miles (+5,147)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    325581772215
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,916 miles (+7,058)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    173136806164
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass98,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    379355246082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,856 miles (+5,385)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    617359812196
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass93,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    733971391504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail93,471 miles (+5,197)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    917025423270
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass88,274 miles (+7,075)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    732181125075
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass81,199 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,199 miles
    Test number
    188291943430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    154830667523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail77,183 miles (+4,001)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    371667983004
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,182 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    739937425115
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in both steering arms

  17. Fail73,182 miles (+831)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    907241125157
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in both steering arms

  18. Pass72,351 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    278749853159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,777 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    715492482040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,766 miles (+3,122)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    167060782403
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

  21. Pass64,644 miles (+48)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    148617971402
    • NoteBed fitted to rear which folds up into a seat
    • NoteDamage to front roadwheels
    • NoteFront discs heavily worn
    • NoteNon standard wheels and suspension fitted
    • NoteTemporary repairs and heavey corrosion on exhaust

  22. Fail64,596 miles (+5,276)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    305476071090
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBed fitted to rear which folds up into a seat
    • NoteDamage to front roadwheels
    • NoteFront discs heavily worn
    • NoteNon standard wheels and suspension fitted
    • NoteTemporary repairs and heavey corrosion on exhaust

  23. Pass59,320 miles (+8,592)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    573869170000
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low
    • NoteRear brake discs slight pitting

  24. Pass50,728 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,728 miles
    Test number
    763578979036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    271834928471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,482 miles (+8,124)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    550034328105
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  27. Pass37,358 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,358 miles
    Test number
    170327317142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,680 miles
    Test number
    574801566174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 GRU

Does T4 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 GRU is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 GRU?
The MOT on T4 GRU is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 GRU done?
T4 GRU was recorded at 123,919 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has T4 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 GRU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 GRU 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 GRU find?
T4 GRU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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