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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T4 UGYMOT history

T4 UGY is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 290,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
290,372 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 UGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 UGY was last recorded at 290,372 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,353 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 290,372 miles
  • 2024 – 286,590 miles
  • 2023 – 282,788 miles
  • 2022 – 278,649 miles
  • 2021 – 273,253 miles
  • 2020 – 267,513 miles
  • 2019 – 262,001 miles
  • 2018 – 251,567 miles
  • 2017 – 244,893 miles
  • 2016 – 241,017 miles
  • 2015 – 236,512 miles
  • 2014 – 232,950 miles
  • 2012 – 227,932 miles
  • 2010 – 217,229 miles
  • 2009 – 205,050 miles
  • 2008 – 184,518 miles
  • 2007 – 164,591 miles
  • 2006 – 150,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,372 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,372 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    290,372 miles
    Test number
    243595901826
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail290,353 miles (+3,763)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,353 miles
    Test number
    858574399165
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass286,590 miles (+3,802)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    286,590 miles
    Test number
    356334076162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass282,788 miles (+4,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    282,788 miles
    Test number
    120302054481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass278,649 miles (+5,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    278,649 miles
    Test number
    624156290186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass273,253 miles (+5,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    273,253 miles
    Test number
    566322490874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass267,513 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    267,513 miles
    Test number
    394817823272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass262,001 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    262,001 miles
    Test number
    592945425133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

  9. Fail261,987 miles (+10,420)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,987 miles
    Test number
    487676614933
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

  10. Pass251,567 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    251,567 miles
    Test number
    651340115796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail251,540 miles (+6,647)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,540 miles
    Test number
    700295525636
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass244,893 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    244,893 miles
    Test number
    876427202826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable chafed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake cable chafed

  13. Fail244,893 miles (+3,876)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,893 miles
    Test number
    921245074194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable chafed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake cable chafed

  14. Pass241,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    241,017 miles
    Test number
    434939031789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail241,017 miles (+4,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,017 miles
    Test number
    993418713166
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass236,512 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    236,512 miles
    Test number
    180299240849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass232,950 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    232,950 miles
    Test number
    758340734227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail232,948 miles (+5,016)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,948 miles
    Test number
    518503824233
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass227,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    227,932 miles
    Test number
    607013682061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail227,932 miles (+10,703)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,932 miles
    Test number
    887393382089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass217,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    217,229 miles
    Test number
    873961350286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail217,229 miles (+12,179)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,229 miles
    Test number
    961771750256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass205,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    205,050 miles
    Test number
    170271399179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail205,050 miles (+20,532)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,050 miles
    Test number
    284601099111
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass184,518 miles (+19,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    184,518 miles
    Test number
    363618488047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass164,591 miles (+13,653)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    164,591 miles
    Test number
    612770987027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWear & corrosion in all discs

  27. Pass150,938 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    150,938 miles
    Test number
    153370266115
    • NoteWindscreen chipped to legal limit in zone A

  28. Fail150,938 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,938 miles
    Test number
    671800366186
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped to legal limit in zone A

Questions about T4 UGY

Does T4 UGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 UGY is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 UGY?
The MOT on T4 UGY is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 UGY done?
T4 UGY was recorded at 290,372 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,190 miles a year.
Has T4 UGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 UGY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 UGY 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 UGY find?
T4 UGY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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