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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

L40 MAVMOT history

L40 MAV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L40 MAV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,994 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MAV was last recorded at 171,994 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2006: 107,990 miles, lower than 188,660 miles on 22 Dec 2005.

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
171,993 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,994 miles
  • 2025 – 171,079 miles
  • 2024 – 166,577 miles
  • 2022 – 161,574 miles
  • 2021 – 159,510 miles
  • 2020 – 159,063 miles
  • 2019 – 157,785 miles
  • 2018 – 155,667 miles
  • 2017 – 152,500 miles
  • 2016 – 149,988 miles
  • 2015 – 146,654 miles
  • 2014 – 143,378 miles
  • 2013 – 139,091 miles
  • 2012 – 135,292 miles
  • 2011 – 130,828 miles
  • 2010 – 127,081 miles
  • 2009 – 127,080 miles
  • 2008 – 119,549 miles
  • 2007 – 111,798 miles
  • 2006 – 107,990 miles
  • 2005 – 188,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,994 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,994 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,994 miles
    Test number
    697644792970
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail171,993 miles (+914)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,993 miles
    Test number
    481585050970
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps are aftermarket fitment, also have lots of condensation inside

  3. Pass171,079 miles (+4,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,079 miles
    Test number
    232137508225
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass166,577 miles (+5,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,577 miles
    Test number
    522335896247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,574 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,574 miles
    Test number
    350916037341
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass159,510 miles (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,510 miles
    Test number
    180109785070
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass159,063 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    124913968287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass157,785 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,785 miles
    Test number
    264646044666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,667 miles (+3,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,667 miles
    Test number
    421163254673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,500 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,500 miles
    Test number
    873190972282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,988 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    131714296279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,654 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    146,654 miles
    Test number
    663092614474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,378 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,378 miles
    Test number
    109486394268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,091 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    139,091 miles
    Test number
    697806013392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    246194822334
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail135,292 miles (+4,464)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    909379612327
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass130,828 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,828 miles
    Test number
    208822721303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    127,081 miles
    Test number
    572954460242
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail127,081 miles (+1)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,081 miles
    Test number
    310821460294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass127,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    127,080 miles
    Test number
    193772079261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,080 miles (+7,531)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,080 miles
    Test number
    752908569290
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING NRACK

  22. Pass119,549 miles (+7,751)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    119,549 miles
    Test number
    982547418280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

  23. Pass111,798 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    111,798 miles
    Test number
    993440197127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,765 miles (+3,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,765 miles
    Test number
    564016487144
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass107,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    107,990 miles
    Test number
    110604386133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail107,990 miles (-80,670)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,990 miles
    Test number
    280954086152
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass188,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    188,660 miles
    Test number
    891756755333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail188,660 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,660 miles
    Test number
    343556955377
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L40 MAV

Does L40 MAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MAV is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MAV?
The MOT on L40 MAV is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MAV done?
L40 MAV was recorded at 171,994 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
Has L40 MAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MAV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 MAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 MAV find?
L40 MAV passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both front.; offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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