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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,460 cc

K40 HGWMOT history

K40 HGW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

K40 HGW black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
139,012 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 HGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 HGW was last recorded at 139,012 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,012 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,012 miles
  • 2024 – 130,090 miles
  • 2023 – 125,853 miles
  • 2022 – 116,140 miles
  • 2021 – 103,315 miles
  • 2020 – 96,062 miles
  • 2019 – 90,345 miles
  • 2018 – 83,372 miles
  • 2017 – 74,687 miles
  • 2016 – 70,308 miles
  • 2015 – 63,703 miles
  • 2014 – 49,501 miles
  • 2013 – 40,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,012 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust box outer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,012 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    805772339970
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail139,012 miles (+8,922)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    629792867479
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass130,090 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,090 miles
    Test number
    818325625967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,853 miles (+9,713)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,853 miles
    Test number
    874174694945
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass116,140 miles (+12,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    949272993286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear boxes corroded
  6. Pass103,315 miles (+7,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    723287793624
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
  7. Pass96,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    159021067874
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer corroded
  8. Fail96,062 miles (+5,717)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    869733003454
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer corroded
  9. Pass90,345 miles (+6,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    206822860031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass83,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    401499947889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,372 miles (+8,685)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    554942218466
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass74,687 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,687 miles
    Test number
    390601135501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass70,308 miles (+6,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    601820285484
    • AdvisoryBoth strut tops notchy
    • AdvisoryFront D bushes minor wear
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting slight knock
  14. Pass63,703 miles (+14,202)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    245344975421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,501 miles (+8,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    218375884404
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to be tested
  16. Pass40,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    259002183415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 HGW

Does K40 HGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 HGW expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 HGW?
The MOT on K40 HGW expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 HGW done?
K40 HGW was recorded at 139,012 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 8,114 miles a year.
Has K40 HGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 HGW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 HGW 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 K40 HGW find?
K40 HGW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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