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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

T4 SBYMOT history

T4 SBY is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,467 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 SBY was last recorded at 143,467 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2012: 88,691 miles, lower than 91,243 miles on 26 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,717 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,750 miles
Average per year
4,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,467 miles
  • 2025 – 140,717 miles
  • 2024 – 138,925 miles
  • 2023 – 134,621 miles
  • 2022 – 131,379 miles
  • 2021 – 128,952 miles
  • 2020 – 126,819 miles
  • 2019 – 123,717 miles
  • 2018 – 121,831 miles
  • 2017 – 116,998 miles
  • 2016 – 110,849 miles
  • 2015 – 103,642 miles
  • 2014 – 96,866 miles
  • 2013 – 92,523 miles
  • 2012 – 88,691 miles
  • 2011 – 91,243 miles
  • 2009 – 77,600 miles
  • 2008 – 73,777 miles
  • 2007 – 65,325 miles
  • 2006 – 55,411 miles
  • 2005 – 48,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,467 miles (+2,750)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,467 miles
    Test number
    727718098467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass140,717 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    384482961407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,925 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    565579351622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,915 miles (+4,294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,915 miles
    Test number
    133363558948
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,621 miles (+3,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    185739904677
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    337009950341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,379 miles (+2,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    164974383591
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass128,952 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,952 miles
    Test number
    677980181498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,942 miles (+2,123)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    149399206436
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass126,819 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,819 miles
    Test number
    856705440131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pad wear indicator lead broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail126,819 miles (+49)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,819 miles
    Test number
    747530516534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pad wear indicator lead broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail126,770 miles (+3,053)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,770 miles
    Test number
    671989217943
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wear indicator
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,717 miles (+1,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    123,717 miles
    Test number
    196481989689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass121,831 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,831 miles
    Test number
    712209436800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail121,812 miles (+4,814)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,812 miles
    Test number
    400813144502
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous excessively cracked showing cords (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous excessively cracked (1.1.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass116,998 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    542546292795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,977 miles (+6,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    177066928796
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass110,849 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    446674904473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,642 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,642 miles
    Test number
    335008165171
    • NoteRear disc brakes slightly corroded

  20. Fail103,642 miles (+6,776)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,642 miles
    Test number
    217248165176
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear disc brakes slightly corroded

  21. Pass96,866 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,866 miles
    Test number
    905723764191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    277534823173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,523 miles (+3,832)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    665554223125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass88,691 miles (-2,552)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    828112752176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    299126741111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,234 miles (+3,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,234 miles
    Test number
    568976241147
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass77,600 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    460259039442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,777 miles (+8,452)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    701711648348
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to deteriorate

  29. Pass65,325 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    453648437471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  30. Fail65,324 miles (+9,913)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    364218337322
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  31. Pass55,411 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,411 miles
    Test number
    704532346370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass48,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    790703315340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 SBY

Does T4 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 SBY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 SBY?
The MOT on T4 SBY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 SBY done?
T4 SBY was recorded at 143,467 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,674 miles a year.
Has T4 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 SBY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 SBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 SBY find?
T4 SBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front valve stem slightly damaged; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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