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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T40 AVWMOT history

T40 AVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 167,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,360 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 AVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 AVW was last recorded at 167,360 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,352 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,360 miles
  • 2024 – 160,537 miles
  • 2023 – 158,721 miles
  • 2022 – 156,136 miles
  • 2021 – 152,963 miles
  • 2020 – 150,578 miles
  • 2019 – 147,381 miles
  • 2018 – 142,563 miles
  • 2017 – 142,073 miles
  • 2016 – 137,402 miles
  • 2015 – 129,815 miles
  • 2014 – 127,791 miles
  • 2012 – 119,982 miles
  • 2011 – 113,610 miles
  • 2010 – 110,488 miles
  • 2009 – 100,378 miles
  • 2008 – 84,470 miles
  • 2007 – 63,043 miles
  • 2006 – 49,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,360 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,360 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,360 miles
    Test number
    582598740585
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail167,352 miles (+6,815)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,352 miles
    Test number
    391202094466
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass160,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,537 miles
    Test number
    527113630750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,537 miles (+1,816)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,537 miles
    Test number
    467469767077
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass158,721 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,721 miles
    Test number
    530470226883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,720 miles (+2,584)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,720 miles
    Test number
    204005130362
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side door entry step corroded

  7. Pass156,136 miles (+3,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,136 miles
    Test number
    386100715656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass152,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,963 miles
    Test number
    664728290659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,963 miles (+2,385)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,963 miles
    Test number
    267477719220
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  10. Pass150,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,578 miles
    Test number
    252286854790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,578 miles (+3,197)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,578 miles
    Test number
    131188854267
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,381 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,381 miles
    Test number
    681551344986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,563 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    267315436649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,073 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,073 miles
    Test number
    284813560483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,402 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,402 miles
    Test number
    515391880598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    759033215188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail129,815 miles (+2,024)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    629930015175
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass127,791 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,791 miles
    Test number
    175920734059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    647980392257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,982 miles (+6,372)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    218899982271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass113,610 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,610 miles
    Test number
    345198331218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,600 miles (+3,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,600 miles
    Test number
    426806231255
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  23. Pass110,488 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    383813470423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,466 miles (+10,088)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,466 miles
    Test number
    432561670284
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass100,378 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    381529959252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail100,370 miles (+15,900)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    301438559226
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass84,470 miles (+21,427)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    334036768211
    • NoteAll tyres tread deth getin low
    • NoteBoth rear tyres side wall cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

  28. Pass63,043 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    290402267217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,042 miles (+13,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    934897957289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,516 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,516 miles
    Test number
    123845766280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,397 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,397 miles
    Test number
    743393666289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T40 AVW

Does T40 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 AVW is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 AVW?
The MOT on T40 AVW is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 AVW done?
T40 AVW was recorded at 167,360 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
Has T40 AVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 AVW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 AVW 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 AVW find?
T40 AVW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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