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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T40 CWLMOT history

T40 CWL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,759 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 CWL was last recorded at 133,759 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,323 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
436 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,759 miles
  • 2025 – 133,323 miles
  • 2024 – 132,218 miles
  • 2023 – 130,310 miles
  • 2022 – 127,818 miles
  • 2021 – 126,516 miles
  • 2020 – 125,321 miles
  • 2019 – 123,821 miles
  • 2018 – 120,043 miles
  • 2017 – 117,975 miles
  • 2016 – 114,580 miles
  • 2015 – 111,097 miles
  • 2014 – 108,048 miles
  • 2012 – 103,991 miles
  • 2011 – 94,021 miles
  • 2009 – 82,122 miles
  • 2008 – 74,098 miles
  • 2007 – 66,314 miles
  • 2006 – 64,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,759 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,759 miles (+436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,759 miles
    Test number
    783621005033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,323 miles
    Test number
    222784176971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,323 miles (+1,105)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,323 miles
    Test number
    106348560593
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass132,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    472439026142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,218 miles (+1,908)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    816066968442
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass130,310 miles (+2,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,310 miles
    Test number
    435946288414
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass127,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,818 miles
    Test number
    618609496339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail127,818 miles (+1,302)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,818 miles
    Test number
    458825300304
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass126,516 miles (+1,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    423679459982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  10. Pass125,321 miles (+1,500)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,321 miles
    Test number
    373923357402
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • Advisory• Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front (both)

  11. Pass123,821 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,821 miles
    Test number
    568581776234
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail123,818 miles (+3,775)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,818 miles
    Test number
    626924269549
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass120,043 miles (+2,068)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    204342058275
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges,rear tyres getting low on tread+cuts,rear coil springs corroded,track rod boots wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

  14. Pass117,975 miles (+3,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    594823828018
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack both knuckle joints

  15. Pass114,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    623793840905
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail114,280 miles (+3,183)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    241057526589
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass111,097 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,097 miles
    Test number
    859331785151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail111,096 miles (+3,048)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    877630485183
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass108,048 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    837595084117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,027 miles (+4,036)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    836844984143
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass103,991 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    578676282184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteWipers poor condition

  22. Fail103,991 miles (+9,970)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    135636882110
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteWipers poor condition

  23. Pass94,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    406926621066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail94,021 miles (+11,899)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    946085221072
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass82,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,122 miles
    Test number
    932884439156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,122 miles (+8,024)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,122 miles
    Test number
    150833739175
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass74,098 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,098 miles
    Test number
    714270958078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s steering arm has slight play

  28. Fail74,070 miles (+7,756)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,070 miles
    Test number
    103426248020
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s steering arm has slight play

  29. Pass66,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    193430627041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,314 miles (+2,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    342190427097
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  31. Fail64,088 miles4 dangerous6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,088 miles
    Test number
    900975886231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt is very twisted
    • NoteImpact damage to sliding door
    • NoteVarious areas of damage to windscreen

Questions about T40 CWL

Does T40 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 CWL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 CWL?
The MOT on T40 CWL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 CWL done?
T40 CWL was recorded at 133,759 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has T40 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 CWL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 CWL 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 CWL find?
T40 CWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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