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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

L40 SMXMOT history

L40 SMX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L40 SMX silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,258 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SMX was last recorded at 149,258 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 6,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,848 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,410 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,258 miles
  • 2024 – 142,848 miles
  • 2023 – 140,404 miles
  • 2022 – 138,131 miles
  • 2021 – 134,059 miles
  • 2020 – 130,437 miles
  • 2019 – 125,215 miles
  • 2018 – 121,601 miles
  • 2017 – 117,746 miles
  • 2016 – 116,091 miles
  • 2015 – 114,190 miles
  • 2014 – 108,968 miles
  • 2013 – 101,115 miles
  • 2012 – 92,212 miles
  • 2011 – 82,613 miles
  • 2010 – 73,609 miles
  • 2009 – 62,753 miles
  • 2008 – 51,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,258 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,258 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,258 miles
    Test number
    664723622284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,848 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,848 miles
    Test number
    765672486520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,812 miles (+2,408)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,812 miles
    Test number
    663368432391
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,404 miles (+2,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,404 miles
    Test number
    758987978251
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,131 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,131 miles
    Test number
    613310857415
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,059 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,059 miles
    Test number
    279641134236
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,437 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,437 miles
    Test number
    250821338376
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,215 miles (+3,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,215 miles
    Test number
    490007670737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,601 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,601 miles
    Test number
    181352946762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,746 miles (+1,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,746 miles
    Test number
    277309748416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has side wall damage too (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slide door (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryUnable to open rear tailgate

  11. Pass116,091 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    245865453123
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

  12. Fail116,089 miles (+1,899)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    974731212961
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

  13. Pass114,190 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    526686655014
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  14. Fail114,150 miles (+5,182)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,150 miles
    Test number
    626534855082
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  15. Pass108,968 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,968 miles
    Test number
    928525444065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner treads wearing uneven

  16. Fail108,966 miles (+7,851)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    918015344009
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner treads wearing uneven

  17. Pass101,115 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    745807243040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail101,100 miles (+8,888)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,100 miles
    Test number
    508626943076
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail92,212 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,212 miles
    Test number
    517865242057
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass92,212 miles (+9,599)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,212 miles
    Test number
    706595042035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,613 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    185028441069
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass82,613 miles (+9,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    516758141006
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass73,609 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    631537240009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,560 miles (+10,807)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,560 miles
    Test number
    112384640416
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine oil on min.mark on dipstick.
    • NoteSteel wheels fitted to front and alloy wheels fitted to rear,tyre size front and rear different.

  25. Pass62,753 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,753 miles
    Test number
    913198849095
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle presented for retest with vehicles standard wheels and tyres fitted.

  26. Fail62,739 miles (+11,723)4 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,739 miles
    Test number
    892317349037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four wheels fitted are non standard to vehicle.

  27. Fail51,016 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    910293548047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  28. Pass51,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    993323548011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

Questions about L40 SMX

Does L40 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SMX is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SMX?
The MOT on L40 SMX is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SMX done?
L40 SMX was recorded at 149,258 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has L40 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SMX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 SMX 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 L40 SMX find?
L40 SMX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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