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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

S40 TSYMOT history

S40 TSY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 201,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S40 TSY red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
201,499 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 TSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 TSY was last recorded at 201,499 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,950 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,549 miles
Average per year
6,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,499 miles
  • 2024 – 195,950 miles
  • 2023 – 192,092 miles
  • 2022 – 188,056 miles
  • 2021 – 179,057 miles
  • 2020 – 173,712 miles
  • 2019 – 165,015 miles
  • 2018 – 155,567 miles
  • 2017 – 147,825 miles
  • 2016 – 140,416 miles
  • 2015 – 131,419 miles
  • 2014 – 118,705 miles
  • 2013 – 110,177 miles
  • 2012 – 104,532 miles
  • 2011 – 100,167 miles
  • 2010 – 94,629 miles
  • 2009 – 88,850 miles
  • 2008 – 82,332 miles
  • 2007 – 74,618 miles
  • 2006 – 68,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed/corroded at front of inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,499 miles (+5,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    201,499 miles
    Test number
    151680702334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed/corroded at front of inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass195,950 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    195,950 miles
    Test number
    291004205449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail195,944 miles (+3,852)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,944 miles
    Test number
    893544694790
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides at jack point where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass192,092 miles (+4,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,092 miles
    Test number
    541910853086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (Front section) (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass188,056 miles (+8,999)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,056 miles
    Test number
    958338707745
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded outwith any prescribed areas

  6. Pass179,057 miles (+5,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,057 miles
    Test number
    257627971408
    • AdvisoryBoth brake pipes to rear brake flexis have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

  7. Pass173,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    173,712 miles
    Test number
    875254329474
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail173,706 miles (+8,691)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,706 miles
    Test number
    122131780177
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass165,015 miles (+9,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    165,015 miles
    Test number
    428482967121
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill holed outwith any prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside rear step holed on inside outwith any prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear bumper holed

  10. Pass155,567 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,567 miles
    Test number
    279269835656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,561 miles (+7,736)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    199439370856
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion at rear
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes from load sensing valve to rear flexis have surface corrosion

  12. Pass147,825 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,825 miles
    Test number
    854014964878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,416 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,416 miles
    Test number
    428624935115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,419 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    345331765195
    • NoteVery slight play in both front steering rack joints

  15. Fail131,417 miles (+12,712)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    676391565132
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVery slight play in both front steering rack joints

  16. Pass118,705 miles (+8,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,705 miles
    Test number
    307455274157
    • NoteVery slight play in both front track rod ends

  17. Pass110,177 miles (+63)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,177 miles
    Test number
    175443283175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail110,114 miles (+5,582)12 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,114 miles
    Test number
    145340273144
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass104,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    386146962106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,532 miles (+4,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    958675162124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass100,167 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    176231471105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  22. Fail100,167 miles (+5,538)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    529456661152
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  23. Pass94,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,629 miles
    Test number
    761953570102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  24. Fail94,629 miles (+5,779)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,629 miles
    Test number
    881927660191
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  25. Pass88,850 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,850 miles
    Test number
    824733379189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,848 miles (+6,516)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    903459869195
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass82,332 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    571817278103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    254083077406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,618 miles (+6,084)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    310352877145
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass68,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    384621686149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S40 TSY

Does S40 TSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 TSY is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 TSY?
The MOT on S40 TSY is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 TSY done?
S40 TSY was recorded at 201,499 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
Has S40 TSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 TSY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 TSY 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 TSY find?
S40 TSY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed/corroded at front of inner wing/arch.

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