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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T4 VBWMOT history

T4 VBW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,801 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VBW was last recorded at 158,801 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,414 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,387 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,801 miles
  • 2025 – 157,414 miles
  • 2024 – 155,678 miles
  • 2023 – 153,685 miles
  • 2022 – 148,897 miles
  • 2021 – 147,069 miles
  • 2020 – 146,727 miles
  • 2019 – 145,898 miles
  • 2017 – 143,063 miles
  • 2016 – 131,350 miles
  • 2015 – 118,957 miles
  • 2014 – 117,278 miles
  • 2013 – 111,905 miles
  • 2012 – 109,307 miles
  • 2011 – 103,923 miles
  • 2010 – 97,725 miles
  • 2009 – 91,494 miles
  • 2008 – 82,349 miles
  • 2007 – 69,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,801 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light working but zero to little light output

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have several cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,801 miles (+1,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    524391283601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass157,414 miles (+1,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,414 miles
    Test number
    509693223715
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass155,678 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,678 miles
    Test number
    924077517929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,685 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,685 miles
    Test number
    954352906537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,681 miles (+4,784)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,681 miles
    Test number
    386560782948
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,897 miles (+1,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,897 miles
    Test number
    541981277248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rod end have play

  7. Pass147,069 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,069 miles
    Test number
    541778016562
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light working but zero to little light output (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,069 miles (+342)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,069 miles
    Test number
    973356670446
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light working but zero to little light output (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass146,727 miles (+829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,727 miles
    Test number
    955934302763
    • 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))

  10. Pass145,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    865081973652
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail145,898 miles (+2,835)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    926143490310
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass143,063 miles (+29)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,063 miles
    Test number
    119345986716
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service Brake Efficiencies only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has small nail in inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate light dim

  13. Fail143,034 miles (+11,684)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,034 miles
    Test number
    500061510585
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service Brake Efficiencies only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has small nail in inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate light dim

  14. Pass131,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,350 miles
    Test number
    317198363245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,350 miles (+12,393)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,350 miles
    Test number
    320150192119
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass118,957 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,957 miles
    Test number
    377760395164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,278 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,278 miles
    Test number
    345169274441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,905 miles (+2,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,905 miles
    Test number
    386313553412
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass109,307 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    786292062222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    698478341299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail103,923 miles (+6,198)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    807258641241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass97,725 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    660404920292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,494 miles (+9,145)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,494 miles
    Test number
    614826739224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,349 miles (+12,355)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,349 miles
    Test number
    451564358047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,994 miles
    Test number
    433116547071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,994 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,994 miles
    Test number
    852296847089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T4 VBW

Does T4 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VBW is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 VBW?
The MOT on T4 VBW is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VBW done?
T4 VBW was recorded at 158,801 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has T4 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VBW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 VBW 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 VBW find?
T4 VBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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