Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
L40 VNGMOT history
L40 VNG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 165,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 165,366 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,196 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 VNG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Apr 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 VNG was last recorded at 165,366 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,024 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,342 miles
- Average per year
- 9,196 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,366 miles
- 2025 – 161,024 miles
- 2020 – 157,720 miles
- 2019 – 135,995 miles
- 2018 – 121,314 miles
- 2017 – 78,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened O/S FRONT TOP STRUTT.BEARING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
8 tests since 6 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,366 miles (+4,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 165,366 miles
- Test number
- 582424270095
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass161,024 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,024 miles
- Test number
- 883331409513
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail161,019 miles (+3,299)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,019 miles
- Test number
- 512483478381
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,720 miles (+286)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 157,720 miles
- Test number
- 979802080025
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened O/S FRONT TOP STRUTT.BEARING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S FRONT. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,434 miles (+21,439)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,434 miles
- Test number
- 949459107350
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened O/S FRONT TOP STRUTT.BEARING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S FRONT. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,995 miles (+14,681)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,995 miles
- Test number
- 704641448589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,314 miles (+42,965)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 121,314 miles
- Test number
- 100713086776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,349 miles
- Test number
- 887595591768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 VNG
- Does L40 VNG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 VNG is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 VNG?
- The MOT on L40 VNG is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 VNG done?
- L40 VNG was recorded at 165,366 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
- Has L40 VNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 VNG has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 VNG 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 VNG find?
- L40 VNG passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.
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