Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T4 VFNMOT history
T4 VFN is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,765 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,765 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,071 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 VFN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 VFN was last recorded at 135,765 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jan 2025: 129,838 miles, lower than 210,604 miles on 6 Jan 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 129,838 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,927 miles
- Average per year
- 1,071 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,765 miles
- 2025 – 129,838 miles
- 2024 – 210,604 miles
- 2023 – 204,354 miles
- 2022 – 197,012 miles
- 2021 – 191,635 miles
- 2020 – 189,282 miles
- 2019 – 187,391 miles
- 2018 – 186,645 miles
- 2017 – 184,019 miles
- 2016 – 180,980 miles
- 2015 – 168,737 miles
- 2014 – 158,747 miles
- 2013 – 150,127 miles
- 2009 – 142,347 miles
- 2007 – 123,283 miles
- 2006 – 115,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,765 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Both front inner steering rack joints have play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Damage to n/s/r sliding door
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,765 miles (+5,927)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,765 miles
- Test number
- 626041530539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,838 miles (-80,766)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 129,838 miles
- Test number
- 366535349738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,604 miles (+6,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 210,604 miles
- Test number
- 463960447742
- AdvisoryMultiple body panels corroded but not holed
Pass204,354 miles (+7,342)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 204,354 miles
- Test number
- 490371280408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,012 miles (+5,377)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 197,012 miles
- Test number
- 741289811427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,635 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 191,635 miles
- Test number
- 820908957756
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail191,635 miles (+2,353)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,635 miles
- Test number
- 518407084087
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass189,282 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 189,282 miles
- Test number
- 473199000229
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail189,282 miles (+1,891)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,282 miles
- Test number
- 208011525718
- Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass187,391 miles (+746)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 187,391 miles
- Test number
- 818992833917
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail186,645 miles (+2,626)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,645 miles
- Test number
- 341586686610
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass184,019 miles (+311)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 184,019 miles
- Test number
- 830016183989
- AdvisoryBoth front inner steering rack joints have play
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s/r sliding door
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner driveshaft boot perished
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier insecure
Fail183,708 miles (+2,728)10 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,708 miles
- Test number
- 650357824071
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt loose (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt loose (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureStatutory seat belt missing rear seats (5.1.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner steering rack joints have play
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s/r sliding door
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner driveshaft boot perished
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier insecure
Pass180,980 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 180,980 miles
- Test number
- 871395214404
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak blowing back over other components
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner cv boot perished badly
Fail180,934 miles (+12,197)3 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,934 miles
- Test number
- 265117628635
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f outer pads on metal (no brakes tested ) due to this (3.5.1g)
- DangerousPower steering malfunctioning steering very stiff (2.3.3a)
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)
- FailureObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s/f (8.1.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureStop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak blowing back over other components
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner cv boot perished badly
Pass168,737 miles (+187)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 168,737 miles
- Test number
- 149791195457
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSide loading door roler cut through panel not in pescribed aria
Fail168,550 miles (+9,803)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,550 miles
- Test number
- 509195685062
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteHeat shield loose on front pipe
- NoteSide loading door roler cut through panel not in pescribed aria
Pass158,747 miles (+4)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 158,747 miles
- Test number
- 559374704150
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail158,743 miles (+8,616)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,743 miles
- Test number
- 485770404122
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass150,127 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 150,127 miles
- Test number
- 727016983069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,121 miles (+7,774)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,121 miles
- Test number
- 149108173017
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing on outside edge
- NoteSlight play in inner s/rack joints
Pass142,347 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 142,347 miles
- Test number
- 453565569349
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOff side rear light lense slightly damaged
Fail142,347 miles (+8,181)6 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,347 miles
- Test number
- 260064569307
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOff side rear light lense slightly damaged
Pass134,166 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 134,166 miles
- Test number
- 244902519086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail134,166 miles (+10,883)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,166 miles
- Test number
- 123152019413
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail123,283 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,283 miles
- Test number
- 100029497295
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass123,283 miles (+8,144)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 123,283 miles
- Test number
- 490949797280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 115,139 miles
- Test number
- 202692786242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 VFN
- Does T4 VFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VFN is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 VFN?
- The MOT on T4 VFN is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 VFN done?
- T4 VFN was recorded at 135,765 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,071 miles a year.
- Has T4 VFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 VFN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on T4 VFN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T4 VFN find?
- T4 VFN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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