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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T40 APWMOT history

T40 APW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 271,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
271,298 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 APW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 APW was last recorded at 271,298 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
270,297 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,001 miles
Average per year
5,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,298 miles
  • 2025 – 270,297 miles
  • 2024 – 267,100 miles
  • 2023 – 261,829 miles
  • 2022 – 247,807 miles
  • 2021 – 241,272 miles
  • 2020 – 231,878 miles
  • 2019 – 222,083 miles
  • 2018 – 214,596 miles
  • 2017 – 203,757 miles
  • 2016 – 199,192 miles
  • 2014 – 196,995 miles
  • 2013 – 193,749 miles
  • 2012 – 192,971 miles
  • 2011 – 189,967 miles
  • 2010 – 186,696 miles
  • 2009 – 179,436 miles
  • 2008 – 172,871 miles
  • 2007 – 161,914 miles
  • 2006 – 152,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,298 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,298 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    271,298 miles
    Test number
    758383893987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass270,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    270,297 miles
    Test number
    930667398245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail270,295 miles (+3,195)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,295 miles
    Test number
    451356466303
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass267,100 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    267,100 miles
    Test number
    316759522592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass261,829 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    261,829 miles
    Test number
    814567591709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail261,743 miles (+13,936)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,743 miles
    Test number
    215940524682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass247,807 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    247,807 miles
    Test number
    434085672711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass241,272 miles (+85)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    241,272 miles
    Test number
    370266978828
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail241,187 miles (+9,309)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,187 miles
    Test number
    319665449247
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass231,878 miles (+9,795)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    231,878 miles
    Test number
    284426159625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass222,083 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    222,083 miles
    Test number
    495420498409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass214,596 miles (+10,839)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    214,596 miles
    Test number
    817146372643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass203,757 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    203,757 miles
    Test number
    216505200441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail203,755 miles (+4,563)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,755 miles
    Test number
    899675435789
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass199,192 miles (+2,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    199,192 miles
    Test number
    495175035030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  16. Pass196,995 miles (+3,246)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    196,995 miles
    Test number
    216984894250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteRear foot brake efforts weak

  17. Pass193,749 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    193,749 miles
    Test number
    446371583247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass192,971 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    192,971 miles
    Test number
    379680372221
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORODDED

  19. Pass192,971 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    192,971 miles
    Test number
    469710772274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass189,967 miles (+3,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    189,967 miles
    Test number
    585501141149
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear disc corrosion present

  21. Pass186,696 miles (+7,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    186,696 miles
    Test number
    632593460114
    • NoteCorrosion present to exhaust.....

  22. Pass179,436 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    179,436 miles
    Test number
    271240849452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass172,871 miles (+10,957)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    172,871 miles
    Test number
    154510578105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass161,914 miles (+9,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    161,914 miles
    Test number
    691359667138
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass152,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    152,605 miles
    Test number
    670083666190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 APW

Does T40 APW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 APW is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 APW?
The MOT on T40 APW is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 APW done?
T40 APW was recorded at 271,298 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
Has T40 APW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 APW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 APW 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 APW find?
T40 APW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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