Volkswagen Transporter
Black and Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T40 FVWMOT history
T40 FVW is a black and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 219,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 219,361 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 FVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black and Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 FVW was last recorded at 219,361 miles on 26 May 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 219,214 miles · 7 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 147 miles
- Average per year
- 3,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,361 miles
- 2024 – 212,478 miles
- 2023 – 211,526 miles
- 2022 – 210,591 miles
- 2021 – 209,196 miles
- 2020 – 208,783 miles
- 2019 – 205,738 miles
- 2018 – 202,421 miles
- 2017 – 200,291 miles
- 2015 – 196,186 miles
- 2014 – 190,483 miles
- 2013 – 184,821 miles
- 2010 – 184,573 miles
- 2009 – 178,794 miles
- 2008 – 170,019 miles
- 2007 – 160,014 miles
- 2006 – 150,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,361 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,361 miles (+147)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 219,361 miles
- Test number
- 457737000342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail219,214 miles (+6,736)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,214 miles
- Test number
- 991478946702
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass212,478 miles (+952)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 212,478 miles
- Test number
- 876066401848
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass211,526 miles (+935)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 211,526 miles
- Test number
- 476309666364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,591 miles (+1,395)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 210,591 miles
- Test number
- 734092325133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,196 miles (+413)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 209,196 miles
- Test number
- 699705089083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,783 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 208,783 miles
- Test number
- 179454270838
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass205,738 miles (+3,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 205,738 miles
- Test number
- 371137268068
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion brake discs
Pass202,421 miles (+2,130)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 202,421 miles
- Test number
- 567428175025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,291 miles (+4,105)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 200,291 miles
- Test number
- 103365349479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,186 miles (+5,703)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 196,186 miles
- Test number
- 972067740129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,483 miles (+5,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 190,483 miles
- Test number
- 617501154279
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass184,821 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 184,821 miles
- Test number
- 365522843422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,573 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 184,573 miles
- Test number
- 934683980138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,555 miles (+5,761)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,555 miles
- Test number
- 644902260160
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass178,794 miles (+8,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 178,794 miles
- Test number
- 370953669141
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass170,019 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 170,019 miles
- Test number
- 172413568173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,008 miles (+9,994)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,008 miles
- Test number
- 102032668121
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass160,014 miles (+9,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 160,014 miles
- Test number
- 192368057144
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass150,220 miles (+266)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 150,220 miles
- Test number
- 371795846134
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play detected at steering rack
Fail149,954 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,954 miles
- Test number
- 264298836132
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Questions about T40 FVW
- Does T40 FVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 FVW is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 FVW?
- The MOT on T40 FVW is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 FVW done?
- T40 FVW was recorded at 219,361 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
- Has T40 FVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 FVW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T40 FVW 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 FVW find?
- T40 FVW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.
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