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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

S40 SDUMOT history

S40 SDU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S40 SDU silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,054 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SDU was last recorded at 127,054 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2011: 12,940 miles, lower than 18,909 miles on 12 Nov 2010.

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
123,383 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
6,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,054 miles
  • 2025 – 123,383 miles
  • 2024 – 103,849 miles
  • 2023 – 94,898 miles
  • 2022 – 90,982 miles
  • 2021 – 84,996 miles
  • 2020 – 78,463 miles
  • 2019 – 72,896 miles
  • 2018 – 65,281 miles
  • 2016 – 56,483 miles
  • 2015 – 48,046 miles
  • 2014 – 39,814 miles
  • 2013 – 33,806 miles
  • 2011 – 12,940 miles
  • 2010 – 18,909 miles
  • 2009 – 15,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,054 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,054 miles (+3,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,054 miles
    Test number
    750353784224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,383 miles (+19,534)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    490884850211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,849 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,849 miles
    Test number
    769918444561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,898 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    247596507175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,982 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    572578919441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    699074553929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail84,996 miles (+6,533)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    460216280014
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,463 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    160911381824
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail78,395 miles (+5,499)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    523319172506
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,896 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,896 miles
    Test number
    626116780515
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail72,896 miles (+7,615)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,896 miles
    Test number
    163174111872
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,281 miles (+8,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    193895990342
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass56,483 miles (+8,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    738934617082
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusted

  14. Pass48,046 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    218279855054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    598730044318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,814 miles (+6,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    148540544322
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass33,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    499713543407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,806 miles (+3,182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    266131143379
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  19. Pass30,624 miles (+17,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    575779623140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,940 miles (-5,969)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,940 miles
    Test number
    539299631393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,909 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,909 miles
    Test number
    430216310415
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass18,909 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,909 miles
    Test number
    482166110458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,276 miles
    Test number
    573816599296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 SDU

Does S40 SDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SDU is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 SDU?
The MOT on S40 SDU is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SDU done?
S40 SDU was recorded at 127,054 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,623 miles a year.
Has S40 SDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SDU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 SDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 SDU find?
S40 SDU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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