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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T4 SXWMOT history

T4 SXW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
200,632 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 SXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 SXW was last recorded at 200,632 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,595 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
8,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,632 miles
  • 2025 – 198,574 miles
  • 2024 – 196,357 miles
  • 2023 – 193,174 miles
  • 2022 – 190,138 miles
  • 2021 – 187,942 miles
  • 2020 – 174,804 miles
  • 2019 – 171,198 miles
  • 2018 – 165,490 miles
  • 2017 – 158,441 miles
  • 2015 – 144,712 miles
  • 2014 – 134,180 miles
  • 2013 – 122,525 miles
  • 2012 – 113,920 miles
  • 2011 – 106,233 miles
  • 2010 – 94,433 miles
  • 2009 – 85,028 miles
  • 2008 – 72,271 miles
  • 2007 – 56,723 miles
  • 2006 – 43,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,632 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    200,632 miles
    Test number
    190349256018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail200,595 miles (+2,021)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,595 miles
    Test number
    818650375830
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,574 miles (+2,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    198,574 miles
    Test number
    283493444816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake warning sensor disabled

  4. Pass196,357 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    196,357 miles
    Test number
    284225462928
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail196,333 miles (+3,159)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,333 miles
    Test number
    150835811721
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass193,174 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    193,174 miles
    Test number
    690296780414
    • AdvisoryBoth lower sills damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail193,172 miles (+3,034)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,172 miles
    Test number
    231097363790
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower sills damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass190,138 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    190,138 miles
    Test number
    122130887015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass187,942 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    187,942 miles
    Test number
    963772723341
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentre handbrake cable frayed & deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail187,932 miles (+13,128)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,932 miles
    Test number
    669025243582
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value = 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentre handbrake cable frayed & deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass174,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,804 miles
    Test number
    710906980853
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack joints
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts deteriorated

  12. Fail174,803 miles (+3,605)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,803 miles
    Test number
    918622211954
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack joints
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts deteriorated

  13. Pass171,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    171,198 miles
    Test number
    698606141300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDiesel injectors and pump are damp

  14. Fail171,179 miles (+5,689)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,179 miles
    Test number
    802221399518
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDiesel injectors and pump are damp

  15. Pass165,490 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,490 miles
    Test number
    509405802290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDampness around injector number 3, but no leak apparent

  16. Fail165,481 miles (+7,040)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,481 miles
    Test number
    306069626659
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDampness around injector number 3, but no leak apparent

  17. Pass158,441 miles (+13,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    158,441 miles
    Test number
    582723508488
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front anti roll bar links

  18. Pass144,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    464798187103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,712 miles (+10,532)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    458502923208
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass134,180 miles (+11,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,180 miles
    Test number
    886030634291
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

  21. Pass122,525 miles (+8,605)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    419154623227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteMovement in n/s steering

  22. Pass113,920 miles (+7,687)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,920 miles
    Test number
    386105612259
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass106,233 miles (+11,800)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,233 miles
    Test number
    398327611213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth sides rear number plate lamps dim

  24. Pass94,433 miles (+9,405)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,433 miles
    Test number
    191175710217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges of tread
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn and pitted

  25. Pass85,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,028 miles
    Test number
    153936519288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,028 miles (+12,757)3 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,028 miles
    Test number
    482626619280
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail72,271 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    543547418252
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSpare tyre worn on edge

  28. Pass72,271 miles (+15,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    734247818277
    • NoteSpare tyre worn on edge

  29. Pass56,723 miles (+13,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    741174407216
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  30. Pass43,675 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,675 miles
    Test number
    982748686136
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOuter wall damage to o/s/r tyre †crack in windscreen

Questions about T4 SXW

Does T4 SXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 SXW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 SXW?
The MOT on T4 SXW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 SXW done?
T4 SXW was recorded at 200,632 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,002 miles a year.
Has T4 SXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 SXW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 SXW 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 SXW find?
T4 SXW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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