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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T40 BCBMOT history

T40 BCB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 250,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
250,771 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BCB was last recorded at 250,771 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,340 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,431 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,771 miles
  • 2025 – 246,340 miles
  • 2024 – 242,442 miles
  • 2023 – 239,766 miles
  • 2022 – 233,914 miles
  • 2021 – 230,455 miles
  • 2019 – 224,400 miles
  • 2018 – 219,888 miles
  • 2017 – 218,303 miles
  • 2016 – 215,217 miles
  • 2015 – 210,118 miles
  • 2014 – 206,106 miles
  • 2013 – 202,238 miles
  • 2012 – 198,482 miles
  • 2011 – 194,188 miles
  • 2010 – 190,858 miles
  • 2009 – 184,656 miles
  • 2008 – 172,102 miles
  • 2007 – 164,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,771 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,771 miles (+4,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    250,771 miles
    Test number
    142532633898
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass246,340 miles (+3,898)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    246,340 miles
    Test number
    794878050224
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass242,442 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    242,442 miles
    Test number
    574774378736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass239,766 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    239,766 miles
    Test number
    832678275455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass233,914 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    233,914 miles
    Test number
    208262738394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass230,455 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    230,455 miles
    Test number
    182182621258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass224,400 miles (+4,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    224,400 miles
    Test number
    661124114776
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake 50%
  8. Pass219,888 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    219,888 miles
    Test number
    545202340128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass218,303 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    218,303 miles
    Test number
    772934114828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass215,217 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    215,217 miles
    Test number
    757052795838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass210,118 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    210,118 miles
    Test number
    835596485034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass206,106 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    206,106 miles
    Test number
    845574484009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass202,238 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    202,238 miles
    Test number
    768966483010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass198,482 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    198,482 miles
    Test number
    146986452074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass194,188 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    194,188 miles
    Test number
    667599451057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass190,858 miles (+6,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    190,858 miles
    Test number
    150687940466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  17. Pass184,656 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    184,656 miles
    Test number
    712568749089
    • NoteOOWER STEERING PUMP NOISY
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  18. Fail184,652 miles (+12,550)1 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,652 miles
    Test number
    940711949044
    • DangerousRear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteOOWER STEERING PUMP NOISY
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  19. Pass172,102 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    172,102 miles
    Test number
    331896138062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass164,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    164,404 miles
    Test number
    934891057057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail164,403 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,403 miles
    Test number
    904421457060
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T40 BCB

Does T40 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 BCB is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 BCB?
The MOT on T40 BCB is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 BCB done?
T40 BCB was recorded at 250,771 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has T40 BCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BCB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on T40 BCB 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 BCB find?
T40 BCB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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