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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

S40 PKLMOT history

S40 PKL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 267,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

S40 PKL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
267,576 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
10,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PKL was last recorded at 267,576 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,576 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 267,576 miles
  • 2023 – 267,297 miles
  • 2022 – 266,166 miles
  • 2021 – 263,210 miles
  • 2020 – 260,399 miles
  • 2019 – 259,199 miles
  • 2017 – 256,415 miles
  • 2016 – 247,359 miles
  • 2015 – 234,563 miles
  • 2014 – 220,365 miles
  • 2013 – 192,004 miles
  • 2012 – 166,361 miles
  • 2011 – 134,017 miles
  • 2010 – 117,197 miles
  • 2009 – 114,228 miles
  • 2008 – 103,827 miles
  • 2007 – 88,792 miles
  • 2006 – 77,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,576 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake backing platesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust fouling bodyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,576 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    267,576 miles
    Test number
    220756933177
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake backing plates
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body

  2. Fail267,576 miles (+279)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,576 miles
    Test number
    116268115652
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake backing plates
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body

  3. Pass267,297 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    267,297 miles
    Test number
    571482746031
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail267,291 miles (+1,125)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,291 miles
    Test number
    865086185708
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass266,166 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    266,166 miles
    Test number
    395968272634
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears to trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDriver door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body
    • AdvisoryLeak off pipes damp and smell of fuel
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered

  6. Fail266,166 miles (+2,956)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,166 miles
    Test number
    290186853394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears to trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDriver door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body
    • AdvisoryLeak off pipes damp and smell of fuel
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered

  7. Pass263,210 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    263,210 miles
    Test number
    318020078483
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail263,208 miles (+2,809)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,208 miles
    Test number
    496792915402
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high no adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass260,399 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    260,399 miles
    Test number
    134819713311
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running from front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail260,399 miles (+1,200)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,399 miles
    Test number
    503492290628
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running from front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass259,199 miles (+61)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    259,199 miles
    Test number
    577068991208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail259,138 miles (+2,723)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,138 miles
    Test number
    631744621495
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system from middle to rear silencers heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bush missing locating/retaining washer (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass256,415 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    256,415 miles
    Test number
    675236208744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass247,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    247,359 miles
    Test number
    718477309495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail247,359 miles (+12,796)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,359 miles
    Test number
    561347600893
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass234,563 miles (+14,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    234,563 miles
    Test number
    147398646352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass220,365 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    220,365 miles
    Test number
    778688164276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteSill damage to offside outer/inner
    • NoteVehicle smokes heavly when on idle

  18. Fail220,365 miles (+28,361)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,365 miles
    Test number
    387087464414
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteSill damage to offside outer/inner
    • NoteVehicle smokes heavly when on idle

  19. Pass192,004 miles (+25,643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    192,004 miles
    Test number
    547539543243
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass166,361 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    166,361 miles
    Test number
    595561752201
    • NoteLoad sensing valve may be incorrecly set(non standard suspension)
    • NoteNon commercial wheels and tyres fitted.

  21. Fail166,360 miles (+32,343)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,360 miles
    Test number
    849971152297
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteLoad sensing valve may be incorrecly set(non standard suspension)
    • NoteNon commercial wheels and tyres fitted.

  22. Pass134,017 miles (+40)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    134,017 miles
    Test number
    756095141277
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail133,977 miles (+16,780)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,977 miles
    Test number
    305814341443
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass117,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,197 miles
    Test number
    193186240262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail117,197 miles (+2,969)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,197 miles
    Test number
    983606040291
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass114,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,228 miles
    Test number
    320009519155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail114,228 miles (+10,401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,228 miles
    Test number
    863009719188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass103,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,827 miles
    Test number
    484443528134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail103,827 miles (+297)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,827 miles
    Test number
    913663828154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass103,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    574153808135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail103,530 miles (+14,738)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    172692508169
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRegistration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  32. Pass88,792 miles (+11,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    644089807198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass77,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    192710816142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 PKL

Does S40 PKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 PKL expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 PKL?
The MOT on S40 PKL expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 PKL done?
S40 PKL was recorded at 267,576 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 10,261 miles a year.
Has S40 PKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PKL has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 PKL 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 PKL find?
S40 PKL passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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