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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

S40 MSBMOT history

S40 MSB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S40 MSB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,607 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MSB was last recorded at 138,607 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,161 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,607 miles
  • 2025 – 137,161 miles
  • 2024 – 136,028 miles
  • 2023 – 134,600 miles
  • 2022 – 133,187 miles
  • 2021 – 130,938 miles
  • 2020 – 128,733 miles
  • 2019 – 126,293 miles
  • 2018 – 122,680 miles
  • 2017 – 118,310 miles
  • 2016 – 115,492 miles
  • 2015 – 115,150 miles
  • 2014 – 106,879 miles
  • 2013 – 100,332 miles
  • 2012 – 94,067 miles
  • 2011 – 87,673 miles
  • 2010 – 77,642 miles
  • 2009 – 62,715 miles
  • 2008 – 47,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,607 miles (+1,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,607 miles
    Test number
    277465458435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass137,161 miles (+1,133)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,161 miles
    Test number
    770097061395
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,028 miles
    Test number
    504935597410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,028 miles (+1,428)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,028 miles
    Test number
    294424269752
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass134,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,600 miles
    Test number
    420141148128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Fail134,600 miles (+1,413)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,600 miles
    Test number
    573586820071
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass133,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,187 miles
    Test number
    176510364533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,187 miles (+2,249)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,187 miles
    Test number
    324911164373
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor play in rack, both front anti roll bar links ball joints have minor play,

  9. Pass130,938 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    177206166372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail130,932 miles (+2,199)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,932 miles
    Test number
    250730699834
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady mounting considerably worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,733 miles
    Test number
    945348467710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre , cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail128,733 miles (+2,440)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,733 miles
    Test number
    523683688182
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light bulb slightly dull
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre , cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass126,293 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,293 miles
    Test number
    121614085213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,680 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,680 miles
    Test number
    953620034132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,310 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,310 miles
    Test number
    791107687668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,492 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    711133942265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,150 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    166340249168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,720 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    779020315240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly ripped tread

  19. Fail114,720 miles (+7,841)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    839360715220
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly ripped tread

  20. Pass106,879 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    568073714218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,877 miles (+6,545)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,877 miles
    Test number
    778352614254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass100,332 miles (+6,265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,332 miles
    Test number
    535780513249
    • NoteBoth front pads are becoming low
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  23. Pass94,067 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    138362712287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    366213711244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,673 miles (+10,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    155603711209
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass77,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    600321710251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  27. Fail77,642 miles (+14,927)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    892741710203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass62,715 miles (+14,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,715 miles
    Test number
    933250979104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass47,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,968 miles
    Test number
    923442448125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MSB

Does S40 MSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MSB is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MSB?
The MOT on S40 MSB is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MSB done?
S40 MSB was recorded at 138,607 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has S40 MSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MSB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 MSB 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 S40 MSB find?
S40 MSB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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