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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T4 SPAMOT history

T4 SPA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 222,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
222,346 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 SPA was last recorded at 222,346 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 9,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,225 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,121 miles
Average per year
7,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,346 miles
  • 2024 – 213,225 miles
  • 2023 – 204,626 miles
  • 2022 – 196,016 miles
  • 2021 – 187,388 miles
  • 2020 – 180,634 miles
  • 2019 – 170,487 miles
  • 2018 – 163,607 miles
  • 2017 – 158,823 miles
  • 2016 – 150,550 miles
  • 2015 – 144,046 miles
  • 2014 – 136,974 miles
  • 2013 – 132,663 miles
  • 2012 – 127,900 miles
  • 2011 – 121,329 miles
  • 2010 – 114,292 miles
  • 2009 – 103,833 miles
  • 2008 – 94,356 miles
  • 2007 – 85,425 miles
  • 2006 – 84,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    222,346 miles
    Test number
    130655519588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail222,346 miles (+9,121)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,346 miles
    Test number
    752293001393
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak corroded and holed (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak corroded and hold (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass213,225 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    213,225 miles
    Test number
    735169645343
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail213,225 miles (+8,599)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,225 miles
    Test number
    876926569376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass204,626 miles (+8,610)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    204,626 miles
    Test number
    914295841054
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass196,016 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    196,016 miles
    Test number
    528954325353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm

  7. Fail196,016 miles (+8,628)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,016 miles
    Test number
    387680275057
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm

  8. Pass187,388 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,388 miles
    Test number
    846959243444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass180,634 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,634 miles
    Test number
    274324398385
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail180,634 miles (+10,147)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,634 miles
    Test number
    553325232473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass170,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,487 miles
    Test number
    739243635048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail170,487 miles (+6,880)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,487 miles
    Test number
    895556549680
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass163,607 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,607 miles
    Test number
    131851797417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail163,581 miles (+4,758)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,581 miles
    Test number
    929807209066
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass158,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,823 miles
    Test number
    122449274900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail158,823 miles (+8,273)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,823 miles
    Test number
    153307713536
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass150,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    150,550 miles
    Test number
    785959573396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit
    • AdvisorySlight movement to inner rack ends

  18. Fail150,550 miles (+6,504)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,550 miles
    Test number
    276335061559
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit
    • AdvisorySlight movement to inner rack ends

  19. Pass144,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    144,046 miles
    Test number
    477001775086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail144,046 miles (+7,072)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,046 miles
    Test number
    545281775051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass136,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,974 miles
    Test number
    237908674079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Fail136,974 miles (+4,311)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,974 miles
    Test number
    475498274093
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass132,663 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,663 miles
    Test number
    466854143148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  24. Fail132,663 miles (+4,763)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,663 miles
    Test number
    706224243118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  25. Pass127,900 miles (+6,571)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,900 miles
    Test number
    247265792066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  26. Pass121,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    249810111445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail121,329 miles (+7,037)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    136768401116
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  28. Pass114,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,292 miles
    Test number
    791288590005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail114,292 miles (+10,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,292 miles
    Test number
    702038390064
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass103,833 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    111892739197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass94,356 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,356 miles
    Test number
    210618748465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass85,425 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,425 miles
    Test number
    223473607402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass84,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    802491756101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail84,492 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    990576246156
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteWaterleak to engine ?

Questions about T4 SPA

Does T4 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 SPA is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 SPA?
The MOT on T4 SPA is valid until 2 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 SPA done?
T4 SPA was recorded at 222,346 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,104 miles a year.
Has T4 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 SPA has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 SPA 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 SPA find?
T4 SPA passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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