Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
K40 RTBMOT history
K40 RTB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 251,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 251,657 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 RTB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 RTB was last recorded at 251,657 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 10,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Aug 2010: 131,239 miles, lower than 166,559 miles on 18 Jul 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 241,219 miles · 28 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,438 miles
- Average per year
- 7,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 251,657 miles
- 2023 – 241,219 miles
- 2022 – 229,569 miles
- 2020 – 221,707 miles
- 2019 – 219,707 miles
- 2018 – 211,725 miles
- 2017 – 207,986 miles
- 2016 – 189,814 miles
- 2015 – 180,563 miles
- 2014 – 170,308 miles
- 2012 – 156,748 miles
- 2011 – 149,889 miles
- 2010 – 131,239 miles
- 2009 – 166,559 miles
- 2008 – 129,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass251,657 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Corrosion on centre & rear exhaust boxes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,657 miles (+10,438)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 251,657 miles
- Test number
- 769878440717
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass241,219 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 241,219 miles
- Test number
- 686994153115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,211 miles (+11,642)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,211 miles
- Test number
- 334229938638
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass229,569 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 229,569 miles
- Test number
- 134897317238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Fail229,552 miles (+7,845)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,552 miles
- Test number
- 831052821440
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Pass221,707 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 221,707 miles
- Test number
- 602617665173
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail221,707 miles (+2,000)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,707 miles
- Test number
- 950171710414
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected steering pipe (2.1.5 (e) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass219,707 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 219,707 miles
- Test number
- 998712128159
- 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))
- AdvisoryPossible front wheel bearing, slightly noisy
Fail219,707 miles (+7,982)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,707 miles
- Test number
- 135462520729
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPossible front wheel bearing, slightly noisy
Pass211,725 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 211,725 miles
- Test number
- 704682331190
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear both sides
Fail211,725 miles (+3,739)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,725 miles
- Test number
- 755729574214
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear both sides
Pass207,986 miles (+9,024)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 207,986 miles
- Test number
- 639312141217
- AdvisoryCorrosion on centre & rear exhaust boxes
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s & n/s front anti roll bar link rods
Pass198,962 miles (+9,148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 198,962 miles
- Test number
- 950730427153
- AdvisoryCorrosion on centre & rear exhaust boxes
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipe
- AdvisoryPlazy in o/s front anti roll bar link rod & dust cover perishing
Pass189,814 miles (+9,251)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 189,814 miles
- Test number
- 319539255172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,563 miles (+10,255)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 180,563 miles
- Test number
- 626967255006
- NoteCorrosion on centre & rear exhaust box.
- NotePiece of steel in o/s rear tyre.
Pass170,308 miles (+13,560)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 170,308 miles
- Test number
- 696639554025
- NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust box.
Pass156,748 miles (+6,859)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 156,748 miles
- Test number
- 185214432255
- NoteSlight play in o/s & n/s front anti roll bar link rods.
Pass149,889 miles (+18,650)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 149,889 miles
- Test number
- 655806731249
- NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar link rods o/s & n/s.
Pass131,239 miles (-35,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 131,239 miles
- Test number
- 570193940299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass166,559 miles (+37,485)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 166,559 miles
- Test number
- 271219999483
- NoteNearside stop lamp has tape covering an hole
- NoteRear number plate starting to fade
Fail129,074 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,074 miles
- Test number
- 690825218276
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass129,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 129,074 miles
- Test number
- 784745318296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 RTB
- Does K40 RTB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K40 RTB expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K40 RTB?
- The MOT on K40 RTB expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K40 RTB done?
- K40 RTB was recorded at 251,657 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 7,873 miles a year.
- Has K40 RTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 RTB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on K40 RTB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K40 RTB find?
- K40 RTB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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