Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
T40 DOVMOT history
T40 DOV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 201,460 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 201,460 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 DOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 DOV was last recorded at 201,460 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 3,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Aug 2007: 70,445 miles, lower than 199,933 miles on 7 Aug 2006.
- 18 May 2009: 130,450 miles, lower than 289,408 miles on 7 Aug 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 198,149 miles · 31 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,311 miles
- Average per year
- 2,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 201,460 miles
- 2023 – 198,149 miles
- 2022 – 195,279 miles
- 2021 – 188,659 miles
- 2020 – 184,271 miles
- 2019 – 181,133 miles
- 2018 – 179,111 miles
- 2017 – 178,011 miles
- 2016 – 176,433 miles
- 2015 – 168,756 miles
- 2014 – 162,051 miles
- 2013 – 157,124 miles
- 2012 – 144,378 miles
- 2011 – 140,683 miles
- 2010 – 135,808 miles
- 2009 – 130,450 miles
- 2008 – 289,408 miles
- 2007 – 70,445 miles
- 2006 – 199,933 miles
- 2005 – 158,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,460 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,460 miles (+3,311)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 201,460 miles
- Test number
- 137143997682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,149 miles (+2,870)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 198,149 miles
- Test number
- 752179615829
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm both inner and outer (nearside and offside) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass195,279 miles (+6,620)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 195,279 miles
- Test number
- 529526025303
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre badly worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLow hand brake effort N/S/R
Pass188,659 miles (+4,388)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 188,659 miles
- Test number
- 498112586826
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass184,271 miles (+3,138)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 184,271 miles
- Test number
- 392095257837
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bushes perished
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
- AdvisoryLoad sensing valve slow in operation
- AdvisoryN/s front bottom ball joint gaitor split
Pass181,133 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 181,133 miles
- Test number
- 985783396365
- AdvisoryAll loadbearing points showing light corrosion
- AdvisoryRear brakes just met requirements
Pass179,111 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 179,111 miles
- Test number
- 421220281118
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail179,111 miles (+1,100)4 major1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,111 miles
- Test number
- 682702747797
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,011 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 178,011 miles
- Test number
- 228655715205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,988 miles (+299)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,988 miles
- Test number
- 230810374918
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass177,689 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 177,689 miles
- Test number
- 687237450356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryLimited inspection of outer sills due to bars/ steps fitted
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside front brake disc back plate/ dust cover missing
Fail177,688 miles (+1,255)10 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,688 miles
- Test number
- 820220198312
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear- to suspension arms (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryLimited inspection of outer sills due to bars/ steps fitted
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside front brake disc back plate/ dust cover missing
Pass176,433 miles (+7,677)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 176,433 miles
- Test number
- 446946069943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,756 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 168,756 miles
- Test number
- 227464715460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,753 miles (+6,702)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,753 miles
- Test number
- 219702415401
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass162,051 miles (+4,927)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 162,051 miles
- Test number
- 839200964171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass157,124 miles (+12,746)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 157,124 miles
- Test number
- 307941463142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 144,378 miles
- Test number
- 605624742183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,378 miles (+3,695)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,378 miles
- Test number
- 825723442162
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass140,683 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 140,683 miles
- Test number
- 689381031108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,675 miles (+4,867)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,675 miles
- Test number
- 139049621186
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass135,808 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 135,808 miles
- Test number
- 810114030138
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass130,450 miles (-158,958)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 130,450 miles
- Test number
- 192848339111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass289,408 miles (+218,963)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 289,408 miles
- Test number
- 151800928239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,445 miles (-129,488)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 70,445 miles
- Test number
- 583162337271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,933 miles (+41,300)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 199,933 miles
- Test number
- 243829616250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,633 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 158,633 miles
- Test number
- 733555535267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,321 miles6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,321 miles
- Test number
- 234789225279
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T40 DOV
- Does T40 DOV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T40 DOV expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T40 DOV?
- The MOT on T40 DOV expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T40 DOV done?
- T40 DOV was recorded at 201,460 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
- Has T40 DOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 DOV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on T40 DOV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T40 DOV find?
- T40 DOV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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