Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T40 DFLMOT history
T40 DFL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 113,232 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 113,232 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 6 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 DFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 DFL was last recorded at 113,232 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,217 miles · 15 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 4,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,232 miles
- 2025 – 104,548 miles
- 2024 – 96,544 miles
- 2023 – 90,851 miles
- 2022 – 88,855 miles
- 2021 – 88,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,232 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Minimal front bump stop clearance
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 18 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,232 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 113,232 miles
- Test number
- 269882077542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,217 miles (+8,669)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,217 miles
- Test number
- 729062939180
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear step loose
Pass104,548 miles (+39)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 104,548 miles
- Test number
- 787210961650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail104,509 miles (+7,965)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,509 miles
- Test number
- 289897861394
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect screw cap over writing incorrect colour (0.1 (c))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass96,544 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 96,544 miles
- Test number
- 198398067337
- AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail96,535 miles (+5,684)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,535 miles
- Test number
- 929827988527
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass90,851 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 90,851 miles
- Test number
- 296188470931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,842 miles (+1,987)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,842 miles
- Test number
- 501651494890
- MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass88,855 miles (+744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 88,855 miles
- Test number
- 435205675935
- AdvisoryMinimal front bump stop clearance
Pass88,111 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 88,111 miles
- Test number
- 769446790688
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMinimal front bump stop clearance
Fail88,102 miles5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,102 miles
- Test number
- 775348541817
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Nearside end of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMinimal front bump stop clearance
Questions about T40 DFL
- Does T40 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DFL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 DFL?
- The MOT on T40 DFL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 DFL done?
- T40 DFL was recorded at 113,232 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
- Has T40 DFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 DFL has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T40 DFL 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 DFL find?
- T40 DFL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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