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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,500 cc

T4 SBAMOT history

T4 SBA is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,002 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 SBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 SBA was last recorded at 93,002 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,660 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,002 miles
  • 2024 – 92,660 miles
  • 2023 – 90,792 miles
  • 2022 – 88,870 miles
  • 2021 – 88,792 miles
  • 2020 – 87,828 miles
  • 2018 – 87,483 miles
  • 2017 – 87,132 miles
  • 2016 – 86,839 miles
  • 2015 – 85,424 miles
  • 2014 – 83,428 miles
  • 2013 – 80,893 miles
  • 2012 – 79,761 miles
  • 2011 – 73,315 miles
  • 2010 – 65,697 miles
  • 2009 – 57,882 miles
  • 2008 – 48,645 miles
  • 2007 – 41,238 miles
  • 2006 – 35,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,002 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryHole nearside inner wheel arch does not affect brakes or steering

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Surface corrosion under all vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,002 miles (+342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,002 miles
    Test number
    484640754701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryHole nearside inner wheel arch does not affect brakes or steering

  2. Pass92,660 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,660 miles
    Test number
    467286419674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,657 miles (+1,865)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    249433949362
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass90,792 miles (+1,922)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,792 miles
    Test number
    954851632690
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHole in n/s/f inner wing, not within prescribed area

  5. Pass88,870 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    229902525088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,792 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    466827014581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under all vehicle

  7. Fail88,776 miles (+948)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    284175374694
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under all vehicle

  8. Pass87,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    476656226613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,828 miles (+345)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    686192654304
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch /inner wing x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass87,483 miles (+351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    939655155952
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass87,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    396208119180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail87,132 miles (+293)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    297635004015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,839 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    988498890050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,424 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    344836164742
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail85,424 miles (+1,996)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    213477403519
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass83,428 miles (+2,535)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    797334854293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slightly damage on outer tyre wall

  17. Pass80,893 miles (+1,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    989244853275
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,761 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    987407472233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,760 miles (+6,445)3 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,760 miles
    Test number
    308892172402
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  20. Pass73,315 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,315 miles
    Test number
    869159801234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail73,311 miles (+7,614)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    569116201294
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  22. Pass65,697 miles (+7,815)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    441980710220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWipers worn and scratching screen

  23. Fail57,882 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    161802219217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s outer sills corroded

  24. Pass57,882 miles (+9,237)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    604582219210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s outer sills corroded

  25. Pass48,645 miles (+7,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    621068438178
    • NoteAdvise front tyres worn on edges

  26. Pass41,238 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,238 miles
    Test number
    903166137152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,503 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,503 miles
    Test number
    740755846185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexy hoses starting to perish
    • NoteLight scratches to front screen
    • NoteOffside front chassis behind bumper damaged and heavily carroded
    • NoteOffside outer cv boot leaking grease

Questions about T4 SBA

Does T4 SBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 SBA is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 SBA?
The MOT on T4 SBA 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 SBA done?
T4 SBA was recorded at 93,002 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has T4 SBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 SBA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 SBA 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 SBA find?
T4 SBA passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on brake calipers; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; hole nearside inner wheel arch does not affect brakes or steering.

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