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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T4 SVOMOT history

T4 SVO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,728 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 SVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 SVO was last recorded at 152,728 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,357 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,371 miles
Average per year
6,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,728 miles
  • 2025 – 148,357 miles
  • 2024 – 143,631 miles
  • 2023 – 137,319 miles
  • 2022 – 135,213 miles
  • 2021 – 132,293 miles
  • 2015 – 126,627 miles
  • 2014 – 118,113 miles
  • 2013 – 110,716 miles
  • 2012 – 101,528 miles
  • 2011 – 89,443 miles
  • 2010 – 78,577 miles
  • 2009 – 61,363 miles
  • 2008 – 45,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,728 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust center box and back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brakes slightly grabbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake cable corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,728 miles (+4,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,728 miles
    Test number
    775375347747
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,357 miles (+4,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,357 miles
    Test number
    999575819882
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,631 miles (+6,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,631 miles
    Test number
    439135673502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,319 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,319 miles
    Test number
    880623208298
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box and back box corroded

  5. Fail137,303 miles (+2,090)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,303 miles
    Test number
    667809594264
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box and back box corroded

  6. Pass135,213 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    412026612019
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sections of exhaust heat shields insecure.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective Sleeve Heavily Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,213 miles (+2,920)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    176214556872
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sections of exhaust heat shields insecure.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective Sleeve Heavily Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,293 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,293 miles
    Test number
    354301959375
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly grabbing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,293 miles (+5,666)3 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,293 miles
    Test number
    508441278849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly grabbing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,627 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,627 miles
    Test number
    338294805486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust outer skin splitting off

  11. Fail126,627 miles (+8,514)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,627 miles
    Test number
    275971605248
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust outer skin splitting off

  12. Pass118,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    757936674103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail118,113 miles (+7,397)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    818896174105
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass110,716 miles (+9,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,716 miles
    Test number
    509936283155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass101,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,528 miles
    Test number
    887691892196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,528 miles (+12,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,528 miles
    Test number
    819101592136
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass89,443 miles (+10,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,443 miles
    Test number
    359091281196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass78,577 miles (+17,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    171920670234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,363 miles (+15,564)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    813262379298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    524223988265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,798 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,798 miles
    Test number
    520601688299
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T4 SVO

Does T4 SVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 SVO is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 SVO?
The MOT on T4 SVO is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 SVO done?
T4 SVO was recorded at 152,728 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,017 miles a year.
Has T4 SVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 SVO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 SVO 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 SVO find?
T4 SVO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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