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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T40 GEHMOT history

T40 GEH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,915 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 GEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 GEH was last recorded at 184,915 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,304 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,611 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,915 miles
  • 2025 – 181,304 miles
  • 2024 – 176,458 miles
  • 2023 – 170,931 miles
  • 2022 – 168,315 miles
  • 2021 – 164,085 miles
  • 2020 – 156,594 miles
  • 2019 – 146,892 miles
  • 2018 – 135,888 miles
  • 2017 – 129,463 miles
  • 2016 – 127,949 miles
  • 2015 – 123,804 miles
  • 2014 – 116,996 miles
  • 2011 – 113,825 miles
  • 2010 – 110,883 miles
  • 2009 – 109,314 miles
  • 2007 – 106,996 miles
  • 2006 – 101,189 miles
  • 2005 – 97,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,915 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,915 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,915 miles
    Test number
    890347769304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,304 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,304 miles
    Test number
    430488132258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,458 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    176,458 miles
    Test number
    282858780093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,931 miles
    Test number
    136027797882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,931 miles (+2,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,931 miles
    Test number
    411069016316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,315 miles (+4,230)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,315 miles
    Test number
    815699095367
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,085 miles
    Test number
    450038116835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail164,085 miles (+7,491)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,085 miles
    Test number
    605892585013
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass156,594 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    156,594 miles
    Test number
    900126588728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail156,591 miles (+9,699)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,591 miles
    Test number
    658880603347
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning Power steering drive belt loose power steering not operating (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass146,892 miles (+11,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,892 miles
    Test number
    417205846212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass135,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,888 miles
    Test number
    865697966491
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail135,888 miles (+6,425)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,888 miles
    Test number
    998785951559
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass129,463 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,463 miles
    Test number
    217174938615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail129,461 miles (+1,512)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    665643858513
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass127,949 miles (+4,145)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,949 miles
    Test number
    413085865051
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly heated (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly heated (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass123,804 miles (+720)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,804 miles
    Test number
    668780525036
    • NoteBodywork damage.
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer sidewalls poor condition.
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCoolant level low.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail123,084 miles (+6,088)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,084 miles
    Test number
    358109315070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBodywork damage.
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer sidewalls poor condition.
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCoolant level low.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass116,996 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    567926914063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on/went off during test
    • NoteExhaust repaired with sealant
    • NoteWipers Torn on edges

  20. Fail116,996 miles (+3,171)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    827786314077
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on/went off during test
    • NoteWipers Torn on edges

  21. Pass113,825 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,825 miles
    Test number
    278243881236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass110,883 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    994600000116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,314 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    382711799018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    106,996 miles
    Test number
    760190927366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail106,996 miles (+5,807)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,996 miles
    Test number
    483800427455
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass101,189 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    101,189 miles
    Test number
    434387606425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    720788845342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 GEH

Does T40 GEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 GEH is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 GEH?
The MOT on T40 GEH is valid until 10 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 GEH done?
T40 GEH was recorded at 184,915 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has T40 GEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 GEH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 GEH 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 GEH find?
T40 GEH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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