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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T40 FFFMOT history

T40 FFF is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 260,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
260,959 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 FFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 FFF was last recorded at 260,959 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,739 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,220 miles
Average per year
6,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 260,959 miles
  • 2023 – 259,739 miles
  • 2021 – 259,635 miles
  • 2020 – 257,849 miles
  • 2019 – 255,894 miles
  • 2018 – 250,548 miles
  • 2017 – 247,295 miles
  • 2016 – 245,880 miles
  • 2014 – 238,321 miles
  • 2013 – 230,790 miles
  • 2012 – 222,102 miles
  • 2011 – 212,422 miles
  • 2010 – 204,053 miles
  • 2009 – 198,030 miles
  • 2008 – 185,434 miles
  • 2007 – 170,901 miles
  • 2006 – 137,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,959 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder carriage covered in sealant

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,959 miles (+1,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    260,959 miles
    Test number
    390672618084
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage covered in sealant

  2. Pass259,739 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    259,739 miles
    Test number
    403921410174
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  3. Fail259,739 miles (+104)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,739 miles
    Test number
    998891457378
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  4. Pass259,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    259,635 miles
    Test number
    643915808624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail259,630 miles (+1,781)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,630 miles
    Test number
    794535429556
    • 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))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass257,849 miles (+1,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    257,849 miles
    Test number
    848596081799
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sills are heavy corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill are heavy corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Pass255,894 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    255,894 miles
    Test number
    501951854046
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central & rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged front & rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle surface corrosion

  8. Fail255,894 miles (+5,346)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,894 miles
    Test number
    309331604069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central & rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged front & rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle surface corrosion

  9. Pass250,548 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    250,548 miles
    Test number
    445124445072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass247,295 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    247,295 miles
    Test number
    206085285378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass245,880 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    245,880 miles
    Test number
    982221817990
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sills and rear cross member slightly corroded.

  12. Fail245,865 miles (+7,544)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,865 miles
    Test number
    560345153505
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass238,321 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    238,321 miles
    Test number
    455208724452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass230,790 miles (+8,688)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    230,790 miles
    Test number
    446545223331
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass222,102 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    222,102 miles
    Test number
    237608632359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail222,102 miles (+9,680)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,102 miles
    Test number
    418698532497
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass212,422 miles (+8,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    212,422 miles
    Test number
    786971541332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass204,053 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    204,053 miles
    Test number
    464450650479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass198,030 miles (+12,596)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    198,030 miles
    Test number
    522682059306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass185,434 miles (+14,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    185,434 miles
    Test number
    183761048358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass170,901 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    170,901 miles
    Test number
    332499517302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteRear number plate is secured to vehicle,but with black gaffa tape.

  22. Fail170,901 miles (+33,264)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,901 miles
    Test number
    544669217334
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteRear number plate is secured to vehicle,but with black gaffa tape.

  23. Pass137,637 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    137,637 miles
    Test number
    900074516222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T40 FFF

Does T40 FFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 FFF expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 FFF?
The MOT on T40 FFF expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 FFF done?
T40 FFF was recorded at 260,959 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 6,451 miles a year.
Has T40 FFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 FFF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 FFF 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 FFF find?
T40 FFF passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: under carriage covered in sealant.

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