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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

T40 BTWMOT history

T40 BTW is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
181,870 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BTW was last recorded at 181,870 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,870 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,870 miles
  • 2024 – 181,528 miles
  • 2023 – 179,790 miles
  • 2022 – 176,581 miles
  • 2021 – 175,452 miles
  • 2020 – 175,108 miles
  • 2019 – 171,905 miles
  • 2018 – 170,244 miles
  • 2017 – 167,520 miles
  • 2016 – 163,005 miles
  • 2015 – 159,865 miles
  • 2014 – 156,270 miles
  • 2013 – 151,568 miles
  • 2012 – 142,653 miles
  • 2011 – 131,965 miles
  • 2010 – 123,952 miles
  • 2009 – 119,571 miles
  • 2008 – 114,332 miles
  • 2007 – 105,678 miles
  • 2006 – 100,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,870 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2026

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,870 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    181,870 miles
    Test number
    583121294225
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,870 miles (+10)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,870 miles
    Test number
    970236864908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail181,860 miles (+35)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,860 miles
    Test number
    614791804932
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas and items (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail181,825 miles (+297)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,825 miles
    Test number
    338134388827
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch seized dificult to open (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside chassis / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,528 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    181,528 miles
    Test number
    508223771098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,790 miles (+3,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,790 miles
    Test number
    912450000225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass176,581 miles (+1,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,581 miles
    Test number
    322524233884
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass175,452 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,452 miles
    Test number
    290625826394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  9. Fail175,452 miles (+344)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,452 miles
    Test number
    779073838071
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Inner sill area excessively corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Inner sill area excessively corroded and holed rear of step
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  10. Pass175,108 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    175,108 miles
    Test number
    494898391472
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Inner body area excessively and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail175,108 miles (+3,203)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,108 miles
    Test number
    720507536878
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Inner body area excessively and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass171,905 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,905 miles
    Test number
    729664651152
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail171,905 miles (+1,661)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,905 miles
    Test number
    271329722524
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass170,244 miles (+2,724)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,244 miles
    Test number
    195877822409
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass167,520 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,520 miles
    Test number
    503163311458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass163,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    163,005 miles
    Test number
    395774065130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail163,005 miles (+3,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,005 miles
    Test number
    507944575734
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  18. Fail159,865 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,865 miles
    Test number
    195665895141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass159,865 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    159,865 miles
    Test number
    816755495130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass156,270 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    156,270 miles
    Test number
    115617814291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass151,568 miles (+8,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    151,568 miles
    Test number
    157358213236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass142,653 miles (+10,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,653 miles
    Test number
    916512092140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail131,965 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,965 miles
    Test number
    725373691186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s front steering arm has slight play

  24. Pass131,965 miles (+8,013)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    131,965 miles
    Test number
    878153291196
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s front steering arm has slight play

  25. Pass123,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    302326310479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,952 miles (+4,381)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    871691010276
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s mirror has slight damage

  27. Pass119,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    119,571 miles
    Test number
    223793209267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Fail119,571 miles (+5,239)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,571 miles
    Test number
    640003409266
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass114,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    250891308280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail114,332 miles (+8,654)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    121429198151
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror slightly damaged

  31. Pass105,678 miles (+5,003)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    105,678 miles
    Test number
    253930407203
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  32. Pass100,675 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    291705406288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBall joints on ends of steering rack have slight movement

Questions about T40 BTW

Does T40 BTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 BTW is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 BTW?
The MOT on T40 BTW is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 BTW done?
T40 BTW was recorded at 181,870 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has T40 BTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BTW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 BTW 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 BTW find?
T40 BTW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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