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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T4 LUWMOT history

T4 LUW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,778 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 LUW
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
13 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 LUW was last recorded at 160,778 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,046 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,732 miles
Average per year
4,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,778 miles
  • 2024 – 157,046 miles
  • 2023 – 155,057 miles
  • 2022 – 153,275 miles
  • 2021 – 151,004 miles
  • 2020 – 148,884 miles
  • 2019 – 143,429 miles
  • 2018 – 137,302 miles
  • 2015 – 130,617 miles
  • 2014 – 121,803 miles
  • 2012 – 112,716 miles
  • 2011 – 101,371 miles
  • 2010 – 91,796 miles
  • 2008 – 82,125 miles
  • 2007 – 73,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,778 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,778 miles (+3,732)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,778 miles
    Test number
    480802479112
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,046 miles (+1,989)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,046 miles
    Test number
    190305176642
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,057 miles (+1,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,057 miles
    Test number
    266001153150
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,275 miles (+2,271)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,275 miles
    Test number
    664795987184
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass151,004 miles (+2,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,004 miles
    Test number
    732780245231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass148,884 miles (+5,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,884 miles
    Test number
    813401642467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,429 miles (+6,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    576126832099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,302 miles (+6,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,302 miles
    Test number
    634199487823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass130,617 miles (+8,814)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    957479855148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,803 miles
    Test number
    789557824128
    • NoteFRONT DISCS AND PADS APPEAR WORN

  11. Fail121,802 miles (+9,086)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,802 miles
    Test number
    258097324196
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFRONT DISCS AND PADS APPEAR WORN

  12. Pass112,716 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    108814552291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail112,702 miles (+11,331)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,702 miles
    Test number
    406342552263
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass101,371 miles (+29)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    279985721497
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on.
    • NoteNearside inner steering rack joint worn.

  15. Fail101,342 miles (+9,546)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,342 miles
    Test number
    128614721190
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on.
    • NoteNearside inner steering rack joint worn.

  16. Pass91,796 miles (+9,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,796 miles
    Test number
    480439210128
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass82,125 miles (+9,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,125 miles
    Test number
    182474108315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    761155997086
    • NoteSteering rack mount rubbers slightly worn

Questions about T4 LUW

Does T4 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 LUW is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 LUW?
The MOT on T4 LUW is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 LUW done?
T4 LUW was recorded at 160,778 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
Has T4 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 LUW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2014.
Has the mileage on T4 LUW 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 LUW find?
T4 LUW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @ 3mm; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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