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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T40 BPSMOT history

T40 BPS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 223,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
223,993 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BPS was last recorded at 223,993 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 6,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,538 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,455 miles
Average per year
12,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,993 miles
  • 2025 – 217,538 miles
  • 2024 – 210,972 miles
  • 2023 – 200,685 miles
  • 2022 – 191,068 miles
  • 2021 – 181,728 miles
  • 2020 – 169,025 miles
  • 2019 – 160,281 miles
  • 2018 – 148,817 miles
  • 2017 – 129,986 miles
  • 2016 – 112,640 miles
  • 2015 – 97,320 miles
  • 2014 – 82,868 miles
  • 2013 – 67,141 miles
  • 2012 – 51,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,993 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,993 miles (+6,455)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    223,993 miles
    Test number
    606118850810
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass217,538 miles (+6,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    217,538 miles
    Test number
    468461349450
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass210,972 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    210,972 miles
    Test number
    219440896643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail210,972 miles (+10,287)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,972 miles
    Test number
    686594761945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass200,685 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    200,685 miles
    Test number
    640345456526
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail200,670 miles (+9,602)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,670 miles
    Test number
    596998542449
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center expansion box corroded away, leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

  7. Pass191,068 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,068 miles
    Test number
    654279519213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail191,060 miles (+9,332)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,060 miles
    Test number
    436841993627
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass181,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,728 miles
    Test number
    235636934652
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail181,728 miles (+12,703)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,728 miles
    Test number
    741562887079
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass169,025 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,025 miles
    Test number
    938540442935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,023 miles (+8,742)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,023 miles
    Test number
    687703724066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass160,281 miles (+11,464)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,281 miles
    Test number
    232207240653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass148,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,817 miles
    Test number
    527082022967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail148,817 miles (+18,831)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,817 miles
    Test number
    171112642823
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail129,986 miles (+1,159)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,986 miles
    Test number
    996183089599
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad +disc discolured (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated outer skin broken away

  17. Pass128,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,827 miles
    Test number
    125405284544
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail128,827 miles (+16,187)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,827 miles
    Test number
    394169696063
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass112,640 miles (+15,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,640 miles
    Test number
    932286122719
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust detieriorated

  20. Pass97,320 miles (+14,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,320 miles
    Test number
    439910330255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,868 miles (+15,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,868 miles
    Test number
    605851504325
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass67,141 miles (+15,156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    619006693264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,985 miles
    Test number
    809366692292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 BPS

Does T40 BPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 BPS is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 BPS?
The MOT on T40 BPS is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 BPS done?
T40 BPS was recorded at 223,993 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 12,333 miles a year.
Has T40 BPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BPS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 BPS 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 BPS find?
T40 BPS passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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