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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

K40 VWTMOT history

K40 VWT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 224,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

K40 VWT blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
224,037 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 VWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 VWT was last recorded at 224,037 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2018: 187,675 miles, lower than 189,200 miles on 15 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,084 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,953 miles
Average per year
4,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,037 miles
  • 2025 – 218,084 miles
  • 2024 – 212,190 miles
  • 2023 – 206,547 miles
  • 2022 – 202,137 miles
  • 2021 – 199,084 miles
  • 2020 – 194,192 miles
  • 2019 – 190,791 miles
  • 2018 – 187,675 miles
  • 2017 – 189,200 miles
  • 2016 – 182,325 miles
  • 2015 – 171,244 miles
  • 2014 – 155,993 miles
  • 2013 – 152,676 miles
  • 2012 – 150,502 miles
  • 2011 – 150,345 miles
  • 2009 – 149,743 miles
  • 2008 – 137,236 miles
  • 2007 – 135,409 miles
  • 2006 – 121,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,037 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,037 miles (+5,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    224,037 miles
    Test number
    717532547498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass218,084 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    218,084 miles
    Test number
    282461598755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    212,190 miles
    Test number
    748255642197
    • AdvisoryEngine code for this vehicle is AAB. AAB engine codes were never fitted with egr valves. The later 2.4 engines with an engine code of AJA must have an egr valve . This all checked out with VW.
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail212,190 miles (+5,643)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,190 miles
    Test number
    403322455934
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass206,547 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    206,547 miles
    Test number
    643583330223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass202,137 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    202,137 miles
    Test number
    325194289975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,084 miles (+4,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    199,084 miles
    Test number
    386923799345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass194,192 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    194,192 miles
    Test number
    793973855637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass190,791 miles (+3,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,791 miles
    Test number
    226613318990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,675 miles (-1,525)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,675 miles
    Test number
    971044943566
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front to rear cable started to fray (1.1.15 (a))

  11. Pass189,200 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    189,200 miles
    Test number
    738385399780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass182,325 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    182,325 miles
    Test number
    687570422753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail182,321 miles (+11,077)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,321 miles
    Test number
    881199572857
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testPassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  14. Pass171,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    171,244 miles
    Test number
    108212355131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail171,244 miles (+15,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,244 miles
    Test number
    658457045196
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass155,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,993 miles
    Test number
    846823744101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,993 miles (+3,317)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,993 miles
    Test number
    907431044101
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass152,676 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    152,676 miles
    Test number
    506301623143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail152,675 miles (+2,173)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,675 miles
    Test number
    729339813102
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass150,502 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    150,502 miles
    Test number
    915955902119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass150,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    150,345 miles
    Test number
    549851081045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail150,345 miles (+602)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,345 miles
    Test number
    476660481066
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass149,743 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    149,743 miles
    Test number
    933316129214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s door check strap broken
    • NoteSlight smoke

  24. Fail149,743 miles (+12,507)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,743 miles
    Test number
    693302819207
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s door check strap broken
    • NoteSlight smoke

  25. Pass137,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    137,236 miles
    Test number
    271190228244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail137,236 miles (+1,827)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,236 miles
    Test number
    443199418296
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHand brake on offside is on it's stop

  27. Pass135,409 miles (+13,442)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    135,409 miles
    Test number
    783535267062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass121,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    121,967 miles
    Test number
    510365906014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 VWT

Does K40 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 VWT is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 VWT?
The MOT on K40 VWT is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 VWT done?
K40 VWT was recorded at 224,037 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,972 miles a year.
Has K40 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 VWT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 VWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 VWT find?
K40 VWT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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