
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
T40 AFWMOT history
T40 AFW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 153,666 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 AFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 AFW was last recorded at 153,666 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 3,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 149,906 miles · 18 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,760 miles
- Average per year
- 5,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,666 miles
- 2023 – 149,906 miles
- 2022 – 138,161 miles
- 2021 – 136,882 miles
- 2020 – 136,014 miles
- 2019 – 135,287 miles
- 2018 – 134,663 miles
- 2017 – 134,039 miles
- 2016 – 133,042 miles
- 2015 – 131,997 miles
- 2014 – 129,971 miles
- 2013 – 127,907 miles
- 2012 – 118,370 miles
- 2011 – 110,667 miles
- 2010 – 99,781 miles
- 2009 – 87,007 miles
- 2008 – 76,694 miles
- 2007 – 68,383 miles
- 2006 – 59,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,666 miles (+3,760)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 153,666 miles
- Test number
- 806293351159
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,906 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 149,906 miles
- Test number
- 801778774388
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger's seats removed at time of test.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail149,906 miles1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,906 miles
- Test number
- 229483758233
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value=0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger's seats removed at time of test.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail149,906 miles (+11,745)8 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,906 miles
- Test number
- 113344662925
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass138,161 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 138,161 miles
- Test number
- 334176775489
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail138,161 miles (+1,279)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,161 miles
- Test number
- 334123066781
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass136,882 miles (+868)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 136,882 miles
- Test number
- 798995900572
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass136,014 miles (+727)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 136,014 miles
- Test number
- 292876588117
- MinorOffside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing has slight accident damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe between flexible hose and caliper slightly crushed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass135,287 miles (+624)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 135,287 miles
- Test number
- 851857426224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing has accident damage and corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer windscreen has stone chip
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged has crack across glass
- AdvisoryVarious stone chips on windscreen
Pass134,663 miles (+624)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 134,663 miles
- Test number
- 914563889614
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LARGE STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CENTRAL, O/S AND N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass134,039 miles (+72)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 134,039 miles
- Test number
- 589650883617
- AdvisoryOffside Front under wheel arch has slight damage to vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryVarious stone chips in windscreen
Fail133,967 miles (+925)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,967 miles
- Test number
- 699679247065
- FailureNearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front under wheel arch has slight damage to vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryVarious stone chips in windscreen
Pass133,042 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 133,042 miles
- Test number
- 767066481872
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front has damage and slight corrosion under wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split slightly
Fail133,041 miles (+1,044)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,041 miles
- Test number
- 477588689196
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front has damage and slight corrosion under wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split slightly
Pass131,997 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 131,997 miles
- Test number
- 715971184056
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass has a crack
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades have split
- AdvisorySlight damage and corrosion under o/s/f inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryWindscreen has a chip
Fail131,985 miles (+2,014)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,985 miles
- Test number
- 742546468101
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass has a crack
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades have split
- AdvisorySlight damage and corrosion under o/s/f inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryWindscreen has a chip
Fail129,971 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,971 miles
- Test number
- 425865914464
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteExhaust rusty
Pass129,971 miles (+2,064)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 129,971 miles
- Test number
- 525455314390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteExhaust rusty
Pass127,907 miles (+9,537)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 127,907 miles
- Test number
- 365589533355
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
Pass118,370 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 118,370 miles
- Test number
- 238729292176
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front door strap brokin
- NoteRepear on offside constant velocity joint garter
Fail118,365 miles (+7,698)1 dangerous10 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,365 miles
- Test number
- 247175292119
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front door strap brokin
- NoteRepear on offside constant velocity joint garter
Pass110,667 miles (+10,886)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 110,667 miles
- Test number
- 269453691133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,781 miles (+12,774)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 99,781 miles
- Test number
- 774470060166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,007 miles
- Test number
- 624436459191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,007 miles (+10,313)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,007 miles
- Test number
- 941726359141
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass76,694 miles (+8,311)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 76,694 miles
- Test number
- 831385948177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,383 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,383 miles
- Test number
- 251703547417
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass68,383 miles (+8,400)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 68,383 miles
- Test number
- 542673347131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,983 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 59,983 miles
- Test number
- 534996836241
- NoteO/S/ FRONT WING DAMAGED
- NoteSMALL CHIP IN CENTRE OF SCREEN WITHIN LIMIT
Questions about T40 AFW
- Does T40 AFW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T40 AFW expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T40 AFW?
- The MOT on T40 AFW expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T40 AFW done?
- T40 AFW was recorded at 153,666 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 5,135 miles a year.
- Has T40 AFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 AFW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T40 AFW 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 T40 AFW find?
- T40 AFW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 6 more.
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