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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

K40 SJOMOT history

K40 SJO is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 231,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

K40 SJO green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
231,643 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SJO was last recorded at 231,643 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,600 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
9,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,643 miles
  • 2025 – 224,401 miles
  • 2024 – 218,199 miles
  • 2023 – 211,532 miles
  • 2022 – 204,932 miles
  • 2021 – 200,138 miles
  • 2020 – 195,196 miles
  • 2019 – 186,192 miles
  • 2018 – 178,409 miles
  • 2017 – 169,794 miles
  • 2016 – 158,597 miles
  • 2015 – 145,776 miles
  • 2014 – 140,567 miles
  • 2013 – 131,656 miles
  • 2012 – 124,456 miles
  • 2011 – 118,832 miles
  • 2010 – 111,495 miles
  • 2009 – 94,728 miles
  • 2008 – 72,793 miles
  • 2007 – 51,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,643 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded centre and rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,643 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    231,643 miles
    Test number
    321112257990
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded centre and rear

  2. Fail231,600 miles (+7,199)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,600 miles
    Test number
    252471294152
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded centre and rear

  3. Pass224,401 miles (+6,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    224,401 miles
    Test number
    800131422647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking slightly in tread pattern

  4. Pass218,199 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    218,199 miles
    Test number
    768032182168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass211,532 miles (+6,600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    211,532 miles
    Test number
    904644177169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass204,932 miles (+4,794)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,932 miles
    Test number
    906989453953
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass200,138 miles (+4,942)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    200,138 miles
    Test number
    411726784800
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass195,196 miles (+9,004)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,196 miles
    Test number
    110170363101
    • AdvisoryAll tyre tread depths close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass186,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,192 miles
    Test number
    786816683049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail186,192 miles (+7,783)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,192 miles
    Test number
    581631367264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass178,409 miles (+8,615)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    178,409 miles
    Test number
    235323899978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx half worn

  12. Pass169,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,794 miles
    Test number
    131044162680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail169,794 miles (+11,197)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,794 miles
    Test number
    862222989972
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass158,597 miles (+12,821)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    224102443767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,776 miles
    Test number
    126531265069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail145,776 miles (+5,209)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,776 miles
    Test number
    165511065497
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass140,567 miles (+8,911)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    648927064039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,656 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,656 miles
    Test number
    188763333086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,456 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    675220742085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,832 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    137559841001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,495 miles (+16,767)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    361354240064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,728 miles (+21,935)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    192625439429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,793 miles (+21,582)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    212029018034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    152641537042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 SJO

Does K40 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SJO is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SJO?
The MOT on K40 SJO is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SJO done?
K40 SJO was recorded at 231,643 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 9,450 miles a year.
Has K40 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SJO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 SJO 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 SJO find?
K40 SJO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust system corroded centre and rear.

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