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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T4 MUGMOT history

T4 MUG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 192,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
192,127 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 MUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 MUG was last recorded at 192,127 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,290 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,837 miles
Average per year
6,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,127 miles
  • 2025 – 190,290 miles
  • 2024 – 180,849 miles
  • 2023 – 177,751 miles
  • 2022 – 174,610 miles
  • 2021 – 173,105 miles
  • 2019 – 168,850 miles
  • 2018 – 159,353 miles
  • 2017 – 154,391 miles
  • 2015 – 149,360 miles
  • 2014 – 143,662 miles
  • 2013 – 137,518 miles
  • 2012 – 134,258 miles
  • 2011 – 123,838 miles
  • 2010 – 113,383 miles
  • 2009 – 103,333 miles
  • 2008 – 92,023 miles
  • 2007 – 72,909 miles
  • 2006 – 63,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,127 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryManufactures engine cover fitted restricting inspection of components

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,127 miles (+1,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    192,127 miles
    Test number
    902531924162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine cover fitted restricting inspection of components
  2. Pass190,290 miles (+3,866)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    190,290 miles
    Test number
    146087820727
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass186,424 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,424 miles
    Test number
    770583966524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail186,421 miles (+5,572)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,421 miles
    Test number
    134626437866
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass180,849 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    180,849 miles
    Test number
    926028981014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass177,751 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,751 miles
    Test number
    854008006689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,610 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,610 miles
    Test number
    291839549417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,603 miles (+1,498)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,603 miles
    Test number
    957376386752
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass173,105 miles (+4,255)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,105 miles
    Test number
    537361935507
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass168,850 miles (+4,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,850 miles
    Test number
    715468811636
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak water pump area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass164,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,096 miles
    Test number
    680737458022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,096 miles (+4,743)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,096 miles
    Test number
    743713995901
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass159,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,353 miles
    Test number
    514508623893
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Fail159,353 miles (+4,962)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,353 miles
    Test number
    977402559046
    • FailureAir suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed tow bar (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass154,391 miles (+5,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,391 miles
    Test number
    540817620128
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  16. Pass149,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    904147969023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail149,360 miles (+5,698)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    608792104281
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass143,662 miles (+6,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,662 miles
    Test number
    468290654491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  19. Fail137,518 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,518 miles
    Test number
    718410453353
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  20. Pass137,518 miles (+3,260)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,518 miles
    Test number
    807160453376
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  21. Pass134,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    134,258 miles
    Test number
    465035032459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail134,258 miles (+10,420)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,258 miles
    Test number
    828984232381
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
  23. Pass123,838 miles (+10,455)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    397302451248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear view mirror slightly damaged
  24. Pass113,383 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,383 miles
    Test number
    463606760240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,333 miles (+11,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    454358259232
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  26. Pass92,023 miles (+19,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    722457768222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,909 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    191419577037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,186 miles
    Test number
    404481126059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,186 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,186 miles
    Test number
    281880526077
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about T4 MUG

Does T4 MUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 MUG is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 MUG?
The MOT on T4 MUG is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 MUG done?
T4 MUG was recorded at 192,127 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,345 miles a year.
Has T4 MUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 MUG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 MUG 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 MUG find?
T4 MUG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished both sides, and 1 more.

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