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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

M40 ATUMOT history

M40 ATU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 204,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

M40 ATU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
204,107 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 ATU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 ATU was last recorded at 204,107 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2018: 189,743 miles, lower than 189,768 miles on 5 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,613 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
8,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,107 miles
  • 2024 – 203,613 miles
  • 2023 – 202,623 miles
  • 2022 – 201,146 miles
  • 2021 – 199,958 miles
  • 2020 – 198,007 miles
  • 2019 – 193,999 miles
  • 2018 – 189,743 miles
  • 2017 – 189,768 miles
  • 2016 – 189,325 miles
  • 2015 – 185,880 miles
  • 2014 – 180,942 miles
  • 2013 – 174,069 miles
  • 2012 – 164,925 miles
  • 2011 – 158,723 miles
  • 2010 – 132,604 miles
  • 2009 – 106,030 miles
  • 2008 – 78,543 miles
  • 2007 – 54,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    204,107 miles
    Test number
    357151461984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail204,107 miles (+494)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,107 miles
    Test number
    311904704339
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass203,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,613 miles
    Test number
    101661123012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail203,613 miles (+990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,613 miles
    Test number
    887111223063
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass202,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,623 miles
    Test number
    404962408720
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside and nearside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail202,623 miles (+1,477)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,623 miles
    Test number
    609148201405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside and nearside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass201,146 miles (+1,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,146 miles
    Test number
    863078148887
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside and nearside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass199,958 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,958 miles
    Test number
    359674138767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail199,948 miles (+1,941)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,948 miles
    Test number
    563144515776
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass198,007 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,007 miles
    Test number
    680649934119
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail197,997 miles (+3,998)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,997 miles
    Test number
    954779230671
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass193,999 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,999 miles
    Test number
    623201774363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail193,999 miles (+4,256)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,999 miles
    Test number
    147513189289
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass189,743 miles (-25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    189,743 miles
    Test number
    982652838733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass189,768 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    189,768 miles
    Test number
    970593985966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass189,325 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    189,325 miles
    Test number
    572126947113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre ON LIMIT on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  17. Fail189,325 miles (+3,445)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,325 miles
    Test number
    298965787986
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre ON LIMIT on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  18. Pass185,880 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    185,880 miles
    Test number
    435454285154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexis deteraited
    • NoteExhuast system deteriated slightly
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable corroded

  19. Fail185,880 miles (+4,938)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,880 miles
    Test number
    825913785198
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexis deteraited
    • NoteExhuast system deteriated slightly
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable corroded

  20. Pass180,942 miles (+114)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    180,942 miles
    Test number
    455366494138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail180,828 miles (+6,759)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,828 miles
    Test number
    257462394158
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass174,069 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    174,069 miles
    Test number
    378456693153
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail174,068 miles (+9,143)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,068 miles
    Test number
    565883993169
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass164,925 miles (+6,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    164,925 miles
    Test number
    927462292120
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass158,723 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    158,723 miles
    Test number
    427814271149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN.S.F Inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail158,723 miles (+26,119)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,723 miles
    Test number
    269144371175
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN.S.F Inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass132,604 miles (+631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    132,604 miles
    Test number
    260624670434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail131,973 miles (+25,943)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,973 miles
    Test number
    771418060121
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass106,030 miles (+27,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    972029169144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass78,543 miles (+23,709)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,543 miles
    Test number
    563862078124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass54,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    772589877127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 ATU

Does M40 ATU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 ATU is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M40 ATU?
The MOT on M40 ATU is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 ATU done?
M40 ATU was recorded at 204,107 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,091 miles a year.
Has M40 ATU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 ATU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M40 ATU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M40 ATU find?
M40 ATU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear.

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