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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T4 VDSMOT history

T4 VDS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,404 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VDS
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
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VDS was last recorded at 168,404 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,554 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,850 miles
Average per year
8,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,404 miles
  • 2024 – 166,554 miles
  • 2023 – 161,748 miles
  • 2022 – 157,919 miles
  • 2021 – 152,209 miles
  • 2020 – 146,972 miles
  • 2019 – 140,914 miles
  • 2017 – 127,192 miles
  • 2016 – 110,094 miles
  • 2015 – 100,885 miles
  • 2014 – 92,760 miles
  • 2013 – 82,674 miles
  • 2012 – 74,037 miles
  • 2011 – 65,332 miles
  • 2010 – 51,665 miles
  • 2009 – 41,140 miles
  • 2008 – 33,329 miles
  • 2006 – 12,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,404 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Lower power steering pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,404 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,404 miles
    Test number
    240387732112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,554 miles (+4,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,554 miles
    Test number
    125522882719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog taped hole

  3. Pass161,748 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,748 miles
    Test number
    910533048036
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  4. Fail161,747 miles (+3,828)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,747 miles
    Test number
    110563895723
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  5. Pass157,919 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,919 miles
    Test number
    243382767004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,209 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,209 miles
    Test number
    434839970951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,972 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,972 miles
    Test number
    628056078550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,914 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,914 miles
    Test number
    159891945805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,281 miles
    Test number
    546646341137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,281 miles (+7,089)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,281 miles
    Test number
    614292550174
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,192 miles (+7,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    824695292667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass120,110 miles (+10,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,110 miles
    Test number
    884331375789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass110,094 miles (+9,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,094 miles
    Test number
    571226077500
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s streering arm

  14. Pass100,885 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,885 miles
    Test number
    155878635037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in os steering arm

  15. Fail100,885 miles (+8,125)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,885 miles
    Test number
    526508335076
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in os steering arm

  16. Fail92,760 miles1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    106560554495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight cut in nearside rear tyre but not cut to cords
    • NoteSlight damage to offside door mirror casing

  17. Pass92,760 miles (+10,086)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    875310254041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight cut in nearside rear tyre but not cut to cords
    • NoteSlight damage to offside door mirror casing

  18. Pass82,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    398491353001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,669 miles (+8,632)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    487661653013
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass74,037 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    355715642091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,332 miles2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,332 miles
    Test number
    107315551017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front track arms have slight play in knuckle joint
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn uneven
    • NoteOil leak noted
    • NoteRecommend brake check

  22. Pass65,332 miles (+13,667)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,332 miles
    Test number
    535075751042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front track arms have slight play in knuckle joint
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn uneven
    • NoteOil leak noted
    • NoteRecommend brake check

  23. Pass51,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,665 miles
    Test number
    264746840072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail51,665 miles (+10,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,665 miles
    Test number
    761446440033
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass41,140 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,140 miles
    Test number
    570788769087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,329 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    221981508154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    580575487119
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

  28. Pass12,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,159 miles
    Test number
    971807856173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 VDS

Does T4 VDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VDS is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 VDS?
The MOT on T4 VDS is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VDS done?
T4 VDS was recorded at 168,404 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,033 miles a year.
Has T4 VDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VDS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 VDS 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 VDS find?
T4 VDS passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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