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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T40 BGRMOT history

T40 BGR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
103,446 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BGR was last recorded at 103,446 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2012: 39,330 miles, lower than 39,440 miles on 28 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,804 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,446 miles
  • 2024 – 102,804 miles
  • 2023 – 94,704 miles
  • 2022 – 82,616 miles
  • 2021 – 78,320 miles
  • 2019 – 68,311 miles
  • 2018 – 62,671 miles
  • 2017 – 59,667 miles
  • 2016 – 54,999 miles
  • 2015 – 49,783 miles
  • 2014 – 45,228 miles
  • 2013 – 42,208 miles
  • 2012 – 39,330 miles
  • 2011 – 36,591 miles
  • 2010 – 33,228 miles
  • 2009 – 29,527 miles
  • 2008 – 26,115 miles
  • 2007 – 21,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,446 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,446 miles (+642)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,446 miles
    Test number
    777476213268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass102,804 miles (+8,100)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    742170441323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,704 miles (+12,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    125456002061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,616 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,616 miles
    Test number
    102375721488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,320 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    381706370926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,261 miles (+9,950)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    705781440617
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass68,311 miles (+5,640)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,311 miles
    Test number
    486495591924
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass62,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    714072320194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,670 miles (+3,003)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    284951449868
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass59,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    623561308736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail59,667 miles (+4,668)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    601683615200
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass54,999 miles (+5,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,999 miles
    Test number
    679668923475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass49,783 miles (+4,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    957570485163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass45,228 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,228 miles
    Test number
    647936784158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,208 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,208 miles
    Test number
    548607173144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,330 miles (-110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,330 miles
    Test number
    757721082171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,440 miles (+2,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    916380782109
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass36,591 miles (+3,363)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    178146171194
    • NoteBurning oil slightly
    • NoteFront discs
    • NoteNearside front tyres sidewall perished

  19. Pass33,228 miles (+3,701)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    560951180139
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil level slightly low

  20. Pass29,527 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    810131989183
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing

  21. Fail29,527 miles (+3,412)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    984891389122
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing

  22. Pass26,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    521598878162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,115 miles (+4,475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    563878678170
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass21,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,640 miles
    Test number
    273582037076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 BGR

Does T40 BGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 BGR expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 BGR?
The MOT on T40 BGR expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 BGR done?
T40 BGR was recorded at 103,446 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has T40 BGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BGR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T40 BGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 BGR find?
T40 BGR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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