Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
L40 VSSMOT history
L40 VSS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 153,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 153,842 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 VSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 22 Oct 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 VSS was last recorded at 153,842 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 7,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,638 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,204 miles
- Average per year
- 9,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,842 miles
- 2024 – 146,638 miles
- 2023 – 139,134 miles
- 2022 – 129,006 miles
- 2021 – 119,554 miles
- 2020 – 108,594 miles
- 2019 – 94,585 miles
- 2018 – 84,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 12 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,842 miles (+7,204)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 153,842 miles
- Test number
- 192719428566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,638 miles (+166)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 146,638 miles
- Test number
- 679185881744
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
Fail146,472 miles (+7,338)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,472 miles
- Test number
- 458829433093
- MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end to rack end worn and insecure/lock nut undone (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
Pass139,134 miles (+109)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 139,134 miles
- Test number
- 503207904877
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
Fail139,025 miles (+10,019)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,025 miles
- Test number
- 708085404617
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
Pass129,006 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 129,006 miles
- Test number
- 208832260775
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre feathering outer edge
Fail129,006 miles (+9,452)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,006 miles
- Test number
- 800429378210
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre feathering outer edge
Pass119,554 miles (+10,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,554 miles
- Test number
- 531270621184
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,594 miles (+14,009)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 108,594 miles
- Test number
- 855192472214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,585 miles
- Test number
- 611065673973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,583 miles (+9,923)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,583 miles
- Test number
- 245083433536
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,660 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 84,660 miles
- Test number
- 848945311380
- AdvisoryD.S.M NOT TRIGGERED
Questions about L40 VSS
- Does L40 VSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 VSS is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 VSS?
- The MOT on L40 VSS is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 VSS done?
- L40 VSS was recorded at 153,842 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,794 miles a year.
- Has L40 VSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 VSS has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 VSS 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 VSS find?
- L40 VSS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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