Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
L40 TWNMOT history
L40 TWN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 194,136 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 TWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 TWN was last recorded at 194,136 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jan 2021: 172,876 miles, lower than 311,039 miles on 21 Dec 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 190,632 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,504 miles
- Average per year
- 6,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,136 miles
- 2025 – 190,632 miles
- 2024 – 184,305 miles
- 2023 – 181,036 miles
- 2022 – 177,838 miles
- 2021 – 172,876 miles
- 2020 – 311,039 miles
- 2019 – 303,395 miles
- 2018 – 171,182 miles
- 2017 – 164,813 miles
- 2016 – 155,856 miles
- 2015 – 149,355 miles
- 2014 – 142,544 miles
- 2013 – 131,540 miles
- 2012 – 121,236 miles
- 2011 – 117,045 miles
- 2010 – 111,667 miles
- 2009 – 105,580 miles
- 2008 – 96,524 miles
- 2007 – 86,594 miles
- 2006 – 79,683 miles
- 2005 – 66,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,136 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,136 miles (+3,504)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 194,136 miles
- Test number
- 830806482869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,632 miles (+6,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 190,632 miles
- Test number
- 816418375681
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass184,305 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 184,305 miles
- Test number
- 159941657144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,036 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 181,036 miles
- Test number
- 617291680994
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,014 miles (+3,176)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,014 miles
- Test number
- 496168293277
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,838 miles (+4,962)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 177,838 miles
- Test number
- 650108654780
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,876 miles (-138,163)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 172,876 miles
- Test number
- 958600744942
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail311,039 miles (+7,644)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 311,039 miles
- Test number
- 255415617145
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryWipers stuck on
Pass303,395 miles (+132,213)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 303,395 miles
- Test number
- 387192567028
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass171,182 miles (+6,369)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 171,182 miles
- Test number
- 840971330748
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass164,813 miles (+8,957)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 164,813 miles
- Test number
- 356413663236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Pass155,856 miles (+6,501)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 155,856 miles
- Test number
- 284025567557
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front inner vehicle structure has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRust setting to underbody
Pass149,355 miles (+6,811)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 149,355 miles
- Test number
- 734871489432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view
- AdvisoryNearside and Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
- AdvisoryRear wiper Excessively smearing
Pass142,544 miles (+11,004)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 142,544 miles
- Test number
- 175952414325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,540 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 131,540 miles
- Test number
- 106797113384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail131,540 miles (+10,304)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,540 miles
- Test number
- 248567313328
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail121,236 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,236 miles
- Test number
- 247801402301
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass121,236 miles (+4,191)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 121,236 miles
- Test number
- 977781902343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,045 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,045 miles
- Test number
- 835188711358
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass117,045 miles (+5,378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 117,045 miles
- Test number
- 836098711313
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass111,667 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 111,667 miles
- Test number
- 831427960273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,607 miles (+6,027)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,607 miles
- Test number
- 624453060255
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass105,580 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 105,580 miles
- Test number
- 352411869278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,544 miles (+9,020)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,544 miles
- Test number
- 941448759243
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass96,524 miles (+9,930)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 96,524 miles
- Test number
- 584925258282
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteOffside rear tyre heavly perish cracked
- NoteSlight play in rack
Pass86,594 miles (+6,911)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 86,594 miles
- Test number
- 810279947241
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,683 miles (+13,082)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 79,683 miles
- Test number
- 113464846243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 66,601 miles
- Test number
- 900901135273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 TWN
- Does L40 TWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TWN is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 TWN?
- The MOT on L40 TWN is valid until 26 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 TWN done?
- L40 TWN was recorded at 194,136 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,239 miles a year.
- Has L40 TWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 TWN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 TWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 TWN find?
- L40 TWN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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