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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T40 BUHMOT history

T40 BUH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 270,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
270,002 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
8,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BUH was last recorded at 270,002 miles on 27 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,999 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,002 miles
  • 2025 – 261,094 miles
  • 2024 – 253,415 miles
  • 2023 – 248,674 miles
  • 2022 – 244,663 miles
  • 2021 – 237,022 miles
  • 2020 – 229,486 miles
  • 2019 – 221,584 miles
  • 2018 – 214,447 miles
  • 2017 – 208,156 miles
  • 2016 – 203,141 miles
  • 2015 – 197,915 miles
  • 2014 – 195,059 miles
  • 2013 – 188,888 miles
  • 2012 – 182,992 miles
  • 2011 – 180,476 miles
  • 2010 – 173,916 miles
  • 2009 – 163,590 miles
  • 2007 – 144,979 miles
  • 2006 – 121,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,002 miles
  • AdvisoryRear brake backplates corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPark brake meets minimum requirmentsRecorded at 2 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexible hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

36 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,002 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    270,002 miles
    Test number
    583900041374
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake meets minimum requirments

  2. Fail269,999 miles (+8,905)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,999 miles
    Test number
    751220652736
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake meets minimum requirments

  3. Pass261,094 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    261,094 miles
    Test number
    169497558053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  4. Fail261,092 miles (+7,677)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,092 miles
    Test number
    374999925061
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  5. Pass253,415 miles (+4,741)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    253,415 miles
    Test number
    461398970988
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates corroded

  6. Pass248,674 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    248,674 miles
    Test number
    303908754890
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail248,674 miles (+4,011)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,674 miles
    Test number
    661901489929
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass244,663 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    244,663 miles
    Test number
    422349266398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail244,663 miles (+7,641)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,663 miles
    Test number
    872104470294
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass237,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    237,022 miles
    Test number
    316191480768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corroded

  11. Fail237,022 miles (+7,536)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,022 miles
    Test number
    556432410686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corroded

  12. Pass229,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    229,486 miles
    Test number
    703716001351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail229,486 miles (+7,902)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,486 miles
    Test number
    861480667406
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass221,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    221,584 miles
    Test number
    135124409216
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable starting to fray

  15. Fail221,584 miles (+7,137)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,584 miles
    Test number
    954018254589
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable starting to fray

  16. Pass214,447 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    214,447 miles
    Test number
    677929711283
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  17. Fail214,447 miles (+6,291)1 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,447 miles
    Test number
    377860147375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  18. Pass208,156 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    208,156 miles
    Test number
    644506185494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail208,155 miles (+5,014)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,155 miles
    Test number
    954536961671
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass203,141 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    203,141 miles
    Test number
    579528713919
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock-absorbers VERY weak
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake pad warning light wire disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail203,141 miles (+25)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,141 miles
    Test number
    994045029877
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock-absorbers VERY weak
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake pad warning light wire disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail203,116 miles (+5,201)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,116 miles
    Test number
    768745717114
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Spring, complete compression. (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Spring, complete compression. (2.4.A.1b)

  23. Pass197,915 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    197,915 miles
    Test number
    759944955199
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges ,,,some poor

  24. Fail197,905 miles (+2,846)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,905 miles
    Test number
    339304255189
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges ,,,some poor

  25. Pass195,059 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    195,059 miles
    Test number
    876756554120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass188,888 miles (+5,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    188,888 miles
    Test number
    867326053141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass182,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    182,992 miles
    Test number
    648669052150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail182,992 miles (+2,516)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,992 miles
    Test number
    559419952151
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass180,476 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    180,476 miles
    Test number
    297023241169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass173,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    173,916 miles
    Test number
    290874240435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail173,916 miles (+10,326)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,916 miles
    Test number
    894734940130
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass163,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    662066029108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Fail163,590 miles (+18,611)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    784595829160
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  34. Pass144,979 miles (+23,513)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    144,979 miles
    Test number
    232802307399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass121,466 miles (+21,494)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    121,466 miles
    Test number
    670375316327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass99,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    312206596075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 BUH

Does T40 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 BUH is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 BUH?
The MOT on T40 BUH is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 BUH done?
T40 BUH was recorded at 270,002 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,443 miles a year.
Has T40 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BUH has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 BUH 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 BUH find?
T40 BUH passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake backplates corroded; park brake meets minimum requirments.

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