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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T4 UBWMOT history

T4 UBW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,410 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 UBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 UBW was last recorded at 114,410 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,368 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,042 miles
Average per year
4,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,410 miles
  • 2025 – 112,368 miles
  • 2024 – 110,793 miles
  • 2023 – 108,517 miles
  • 2022 – 105,680 miles
  • 2021 – 101,264 miles
  • 2019 – 92,997 miles
  • 2018 – 88,724 miles
  • 2017 – 81,165 miles
  • 2016 – 74,380 miles
  • 2015 – 69,545 miles
  • 2014 – 63,689 miles
  • 2013 – 57,634 miles
  • 2012 – 53,524 miles
  • 2011 – 47,773 miles
  • 2010 – 41,574 miles
  • 2009 – 37,529 miles
  • 2008 – 35,476 miles
  • 2007 – 32,395 miles
  • 2006 – 27,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leaking
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,410 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    337657985366
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail114,410 miles (+2,042)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    753284261776
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass112,368 miles (+1,575)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,368 miles
    Test number
    773223308436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,793 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,793 miles
    Test number
    200204861263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail110,777 miles (+2,260)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    171088872318
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass108,517 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,517 miles
    Test number
    504943761232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail108,517 miles (+2,837)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,517 miles
    Test number
    131374133844
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Park brake cable broke (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass105,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,680 miles
    Test number
    763937006876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail105,680 miles (+4,416)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,680 miles
    Test number
    339955960081
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    842924453582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    658083245421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,997 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    765086791757
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  13. Fail92,997 miles (+4,273)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    238380241227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  14. Pass88,724 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    956122290745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,165 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    680772739436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    625538404470
    • AdvisoryPlay in both inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear indicators discolored

  17. Fail74,380 miles (+4,835)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    257852788185
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPlay in both inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear indicators discolored

  18. Pass69,545 miles (+5,856)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    296930275041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing on inner and outer side walls

  19. Pass63,689 miles (+6,055)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    219838074033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass57,634 miles (+4,110)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    119012313153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to limit and deteriorated
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer casing worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteSpare tyre flat
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smeary

  21. Pass53,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    246577112188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,524 miles (+5,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    368916412154
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  23. Pass47,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    245467811457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,773 miles (+6,199)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    205506711430
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass41,574 miles (+4,045)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    564642010132
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish/crack

  26. Pass37,529 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    241859319110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,476 miles
    Test number
    560932818114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,476 miles (+3,081)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,476 miles
    Test number
    941222918109
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass32,395 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,395 miles
    Test number
    722865817154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    454590096002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 UBW

Does T4 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 UBW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 UBW?
The MOT on T4 UBW is valid until 14 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 UBW done?
T4 UBW was recorded at 114,410 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,262 miles a year.
Has T4 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 UBW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 UBW 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 UBW find?
T4 UBW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: coolant leaking; coolant level low; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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