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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T4 MPAMOT history

T4 MPA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 215,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
215,981 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 MPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 MPA was last recorded at 215,981 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,875 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,106 miles
Average per year
6,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,981 miles
  • 2025 – 211,875 miles
  • 2024 – 207,224 miles
  • 2023 – 203,435 miles
  • 2022 – 199,512 miles
  • 2021 – 193,135 miles
  • 2020 – 189,660 miles
  • 2019 – 186,194 miles
  • 2018 – 182,661 miles
  • 2017 – 181,707 miles
  • 2016 – 181,415 miles
  • 2015 – 179,935 miles
  • 2014 – 166,953 miles
  • 2013 – 150,860 miles
  • 2012 – 145,492 miles
  • 2011 – 136,911 miles
  • 2010 – 126,354 miles
  • 2009 – 117,835 miles
  • 2008 – 109,537 miles
  • 2007 – 99,321 miles
  • 2006 – 89,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,981 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,981 miles (+4,106)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    215,981 miles
    Test number
    363512450368
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,875 miles (+4,651)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    211,875 miles
    Test number
    637259377559
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,224 miles (+3,789)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    207,224 miles
    Test number
    111318920006
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass203,435 miles (+3,923)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    203,435 miles
    Test number
    672626642258
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass199,512 miles (+189)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    199,512 miles
    Test number
    627495672457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail199,323 miles (+6,188)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,323 miles
    Test number
    842839038597
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall, due to rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall, due to rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake main cable frayed

  7. Pass193,135 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,135 miles
    Test number
    997801890234
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    189,660 miles
    Test number
    121505434355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail189,660 miles (+3,466)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,660 miles
    Test number
    553621437385
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass186,194 miles (+3,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    186,194 miles
    Test number
    866319363960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end 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))

  11. Pass182,661 miles (+48)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    182,661 miles
    Test number
    205483129550
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail182,613 miles (+906)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,613 miles
    Test number
    656800645905
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass181,707 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    181,707 miles
    Test number
    652889004873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake light switch may be temperamental

  14. Fail181,707 miles (+292)4 failures2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,707 miles
    Test number
    139816786650
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake light switch may be temperamental

  15. Pass181,415 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    181,415 miles
    Test number
    778738830223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass179,935 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    179,935 miles
    Test number
    840487123722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass166,953 miles (+16,093)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    166,953 miles
    Test number
    675446164168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass150,860 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    150,860 miles
    Test number
    135271503128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,492 miles (+8,581)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    145,492 miles
    Test number
    147597072480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both front indicator bulbs are slightly faded
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades are noisey in operation
    • NoteAdvise steering rack bushes are perished

  20. Pass136,911 miles (+10,557)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,911 miles
    Test number
    596964461000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise steering rack bushes are perished

  21. Pass126,354 miles (+8,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    126,354 miles
    Test number
    982915160050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass117,835 miles (+8,298)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,835 miles
    Test number
    623433279089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod joint

  23. Pass109,537 miles (+10,216)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    109,537 miles
    Test number
    113815578412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f lower balljoint rubber gaiter slightly split
    • NoteAdvise slight play in n/s and o/s steering tie rod inner ends

  24. Pass99,321 miles (+9,381)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    390469867033
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise rear silencer starting to crack around welds

  25. Pass89,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    840365976060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 MPA

Does T4 MPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 MPA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 MPA?
The MOT on T4 MPA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 MPA done?
T4 MPA was recorded at 215,981 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,162 miles a year.
Has T4 MPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 MPA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T4 MPA 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 MPA find?
T4 MPA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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