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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 2,515 cc

M40 AAWMOT history

M40 AAW is a green and beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 178,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

M40 AAW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
178,758 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 AAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,515 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 AAW was last recorded at 178,758 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,211 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,547 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,758 miles
  • 2025 – 175,211 miles
  • 2024 – 169,607 miles
  • 2023 – 161,798 miles
  • 2022 – 156,109 miles
  • 2021 – 146,931 miles
  • 2020 – 142,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,758 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    178,758 miles
    Test number
    971988462031
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail178,758 miles (+3,547)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,758 miles
    Test number
    658167490213
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass175,211 miles (+5,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,211 miles
    Test number
    175404303427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner rack joint play osf

  4. Pass169,607 miles (+7,809)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    169,607 miles
    Test number
    310874502255
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass161,798 miles (+5,689)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,798 miles
    Test number
    633150927653
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,109 miles (+45)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    156,109 miles
    Test number
    231292224597
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,064 miles (+9,133)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,064 miles
    Test number
    833491248455
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,931 miles
    Test number
    248350821382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,931 miles (+3,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,931 miles
    Test number
    125994187114
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Pass142,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    142,982 miles
    Test number
    671417023720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 AAW

Does M40 AAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AAW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M40 AAW?
The MOT on M40 AAW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 AAW done?
M40 AAW was recorded at 178,758 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has M40 AAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 AAW has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on M40 AAW 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 M40 AAW find?
M40 AAW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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