
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
T4 SFVMOT history
T4 SFV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 175,736 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 SFV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 SFV was last recorded at 175,736 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Nov 2009: 146,212 miles, lower than 184,072 miles on 10 Mar 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 175,736 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,736 miles
- 2025 – 174,495 miles
- 2024 – 174,488 miles
- 2023 – 174,001 miles
- 2022 – 170,290 miles
- 2021 – 168,874 miles
- 2019 – 166,910 miles
- 2018 – 165,954 miles
- 2017 – 160,501 miles
- 2016 – 156,754 miles
- 2013 – 155,794 miles
- 2012 – 154,090 miles
- 2011 – 149,194 miles
- 2009 – 146,213 miles
- 2007 – 178,106 miles
- 2006 – 140,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x fronts greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various on both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,736 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 175,736 miles
- Test number
- 854124172190
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Fail175,736 miles (+1,241)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,736 miles
- Test number
- 812165275791
- MajorCentral Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Pass174,495 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 174,495 miles
- Test number
- 523777612277
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal
Fail174,495 miles (+7)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,495 miles
- Test number
- 137691694851
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass174,488 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 174,488 miles
- Test number
- 166226666573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,487 miles (+486)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,487 miles
- Test number
- 479283498608
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,001 miles (+4)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 174,001 miles
- Test number
- 698681663784
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member supporting tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBase of brake servo corroded
- AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished
Fail173,997 miles (+3,707)4 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,997 miles
- Test number
- 836066638749
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both fronr to rear from middle to rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired valve siezed (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member supporting tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBase of brake servo corroded
- AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished
Pass170,290 miles (+5)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 170,290 miles
- Test number
- 586241199449
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear handbrake cables corroded
- AdvisoryAll front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryAll shock casings corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryFuel cap corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryInner and outer sill corroded and soft
Fail170,285 miles (+1,411)1 dangerous6 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,285 miles
- Test number
- 115528810926
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked/torn and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear handbrake cables corroded
- AdvisoryAll front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryAll shock casings corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryFuel cap corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryInner and outer sill corroded and soft
Pass168,874 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,874 miles
- Test number
- 945557359077
- AdvisoryFront both flexi to caliper brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryAll brake flexi pipes slightly perished
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Fail168,863 miles (+1,953)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,863 miles
- Test number
- 566338680256
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly cracked on inner side wall
- AdvisoryAll flexi brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded going to nearside front flexi hose and caliper
- AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded going to offside front flexi hose and caliper
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass166,910 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 166,910 miles
- Test number
- 370440270467
- AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
Fail166,888 miles (+934)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,888 miles
- Test number
- 663705878857
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blown (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed both rear (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAlloys buckled
Pass165,954 miles (+5,453)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 165,954 miles
- Test number
- 255387629337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,501 miles (+3,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 160,501 miles
- Test number
- 278328087430
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass156,754 miles (+960)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 156,754 miles
- Test number
- 456089828365
- AdvisoryAs per the MOT manual the rear seats are not required to have seatbelts fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked in sidewall but cords not exposed
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked in sidewall but cords not exposed
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass155,794 miles (+1,704)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 155,794 miles
- Test number
- 136323263489
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass154,090 miles (+4,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 154,090 miles
- Test number
- 258443052492
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass149,194 miles (+2,981)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 149,194 miles
- Test number
- 845306951067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,213 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 146,213 miles
- Test number
- 320317009395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,212 miles (-37,860)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,212 miles
- Test number
- 844146709348
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Pass184,072 miles (+5,966)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 184,072 miles
- Test number
- 294439569045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,106 miles (+7,841)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 178,106 miles
- Test number
- 102815767353
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass170,265 miles (+29,759)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 170,265 miles
- Test number
- 712549727057
- NoteFront brake pads are worn thin, there is slight †wear to o/s/f inner track rod.
Pass140,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 140,506 miles
- Test number
- 632881136006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 SFV
- Does T4 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 SFV is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 SFV?
- The MOT on T4 SFV is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 SFV done?
- T4 SFV was recorded at 175,736 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,731 miles a year.
- Has T4 SFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 SFV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T4 SFV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T4 SFV find?
- T4 SFV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides.
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