
Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T40 GGHMOT history
T40 GGH is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 237,289 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 237,289 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 GGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 GGH was last recorded at 237,289 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 236,880 miles · 22 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 409 miles
- Average per year
- 5,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 237,289 miles
- 2024 – 236,880 miles
- 2023 – 236,778 miles
- 2022 – 232,733 miles
- 2021 – 222,730 miles
- 2020 – 221,010 miles
- 2016 – 212,118 miles
- 2015 – 204,201 miles
- 2014 – 196,262 miles
- 2013 – 187,806 miles
- 2011 – 185,600 miles
- 2010 – 175,393 miles
- 2009 – 164,082 miles
- 2008 – 153,895 miles
- 2007 – 144,514 miles
- 2006 – 133,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner body sill corroded
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous5 MOTs, 2007–2014
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass237,289 miles (+409)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 237,289 miles
- Test number
- 554652133501
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner body sill corroded
Pass236,880 miles (+48)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 236,880 miles
- Test number
- 224132455473
- AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPoor braking effort from rear
Fail236,832 miles (+31)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,832 miles
- Test number
- 646320665129
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Lower suspension arm mounting hole damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPoor braking effort from rear
Fail236,801 miles (+23)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,801 miles
- Test number
- 421908557191
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing on dash
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail236,778 miles (+4,045)1 dangerous11 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,778 miles
- Test number
- 108255667408
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70, reading 0.86 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass232,733 miles (+10,003)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 232,733 miles
- Test number
- 963020311711
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass222,730 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 222,730 miles
- Test number
- 354241734139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail222,706 miles (+1,696)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,706 miles
- Test number
- 567385786760
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass221,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 221,010 miles
- Test number
- 888422340221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,010 miles (+8,892)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,010 miles
- Test number
- 662660423870
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass212,118 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 212,118 miles
- Test number
- 835992256975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail212,118 miles (+7,917)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,118 miles
- Test number
- 145875765730
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail204,201 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,201 miles
- Test number
- 199832745161
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass204,201 miles (+7,939)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 204,201 miles
- Test number
- 696982045137
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass196,262 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 196,262 miles
- Test number
- 485329034161
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail196,262 miles (+8,456)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,262 miles
- Test number
- 316559534146
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass187,806 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 187,806 miles
- Test number
- 649533443171
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail187,798 miles (+2,198)2 dangerous12 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,798 miles
- Test number
- 248354033129
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass185,600 miles (+10,207)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 185,600 miles
- Test number
- 366279401150
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass175,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 175,393 miles
- Test number
- 111789700183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,389 miles (+11,307)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,389 miles
- Test number
- 254399600484
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass164,082 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 164,082 miles
- Test number
- 651077109109
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail164,081 miles (+10,186)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,081 miles
- Test number
- 714126109153
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass153,895 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 153,895 miles
- Test number
- 673317008199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,834 miles (+9,320)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,834 miles
- Test number
- 464395208144
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass144,514 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 144,514 miles
- Test number
- 614468507160
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
FailMileage not read6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 192172807148
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass133,444 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 133,444 miles
- Test number
- 222151816453
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear coil springs are not a matched pair
Questions about T40 GGH
- Does T40 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 GGH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 GGH?
- The MOT on T40 GGH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 GGH done?
- T40 GGH was recorded at 237,289 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,207 miles a year.
- Has T40 GGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 GGH has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T40 GGH 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 GGH find?
- T40 GGH passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside inner body sill corroded.
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