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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T4 VKGMOT history

T4 VKG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,029 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VKG was last recorded at 155,029 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,726 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,303 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,029 miles
  • 2025 – 153,726 miles
  • 2024 – 152,367 miles
  • 2023 – 151,222 miles
  • 2022 – 149,425 miles
  • 2021 – 147,525 miles
  • 2020 – 146,692 miles
  • 2019 – 144,519 miles
  • 2018 – 144,486 miles
  • 2017 – 141,879 miles
  • 2016 – 139,933 miles
  • 2015 – 138,476 miles
  • 2014 – 130,955 miles
  • 2013 – 126,435 miles
  • 2012 – 113,686 miles
  • 2011 – 100,142 miles
  • 2010 – 87,632 miles
  • 2009 – 75,040 miles
  • 2008 – 64,242 miles
  • 2007 – 58,639 miles
  • 2006 – 55,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,029 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x brake pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,029 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,029 miles
    Test number
    389045532205
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,726 miles (+1,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,726 miles
    Test number
    245647772998
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Stiff/Corroded (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,367 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,367 miles
    Test number
    475309762832
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very stiff/corroded (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass151,222 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    520732034383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded under vehicle.

  5. Fail151,218 miles (+1,793)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,218 miles
    Test number
    578341511373
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded under vehicle.

  6. Pass149,425 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,425 miles
    Test number
    863627802363
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel behind rear bumper iron panel corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail149,420 miles (+1,895)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,420 miles
    Test number
    394078529416
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch lining panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch panel near subframe. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch panel corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel behind rear bumper. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass147,525 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,525 miles
    Test number
    870950062520
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,520 miles (+828)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,520 miles
    Test number
    551136018956
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect caliper sticking on. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,692 miles (+2,173)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,692 miles
    Test number
    905192894089
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,519 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    118890499931
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail144,486 miles (+2,607)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,486 miles
    Test number
    361724141414
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  13. Pass141,879 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,879 miles
    Test number
    144372523319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass139,933 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,933 miles
    Test number
    264113720943
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass138,476 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,476 miles
    Test number
    451257542948
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail138,448 miles (+7,493)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    730794560461
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass130,955 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,955 miles
    Test number
    918253394244
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside mirror cover damaged

  18. Fail130,955 miles (+4,520)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,955 miles
    Test number
    249413794203
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside mirror cover damaged

  19. Pass126,435 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    257762213212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,392 miles (+12,706)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,392 miles
    Test number
    876817203200
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass113,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,686 miles
    Test number
    588237102200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail113,686 miles (+13,544)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,686 miles
    Test number
    605317002288
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass100,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,142 miles
    Test number
    807878301262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail100,142 miles (+12,510)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,142 miles
    Test number
    875108001215
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass87,632 miles (+12,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    921184300268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,040 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    453225409228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,007 miles (+10,765)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,007 miles
    Test number
    864024609290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass64,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    970245508273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,234 miles (+5,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    243965308208
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass58,639 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    582537787125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass55,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    741312706294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 VKG

Does T4 VKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VKG is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 VKG?
The MOT on T4 VKG is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VKG done?
T4 VKG was recorded at 155,029 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has T4 VKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VKG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 VKG 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 VKG find?
T4 VKG passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired; central rear coolant leak; central rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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