Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
T40 GMLMOT history
T40 GML is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 182,164 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,561 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 GML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 GML was last recorded at 182,164 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 4,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 177,919 miles · 29 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,245 miles
- Average per year
- 6,561 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 182,164 miles
- 2023 – 177,919 miles
- 2022 – 174,506 miles
- 2021 – 166,373 miles
- 2019 – 165,105 miles
- 2018 – 160,806 miles
- 2017 – 154,798 miles
- 2016 – 150,044 miles
- 2015 – 147,300 miles
- 2014 – 146,218 miles
- 2010 – 119,249 miles
- 2009 – 91,652 miles
- 2008 – 83,299 miles
- 2006 – 65,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,164 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components
- AdvisoryVehicle has been stood
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,164 miles (+4,245)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 182,164 miles
- Test number
- 395997700074
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components
- AdvisoryVehicle has been stood
Pass177,919 miles (+38)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 177,919 miles
- Test number
- 752423883217
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail177,881 miles (+3,375)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,881 miles
- Test number
- 882089344006
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,506 miles (+8,133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 174,506 miles
- Test number
- 281356150337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,373 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 166,373 miles
- Test number
- 813673740346
- AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass165,105 miles (+59)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 165,105 miles
- Test number
- 626855136271
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail165,046 miles (+4,240)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,046 miles
- Test number
- 633200582579
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass160,806 miles (+6,008)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 160,806 miles
- Test number
- 963374583789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,798 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 154,798 miles
- Test number
- 346311427287
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail154,749 miles (+4,705)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,749 miles
- Test number
- 887163166521
- 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass150,044 miles (+2,744)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 150,044 miles
- Test number
- 692508196419
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront hubs corroded
Pass147,300 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 147,300 miles
- Test number
- 799653662904
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Fail147,300 miles (+1,082)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,300 miles
- Test number
- 575306300883
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Pass146,218 miles (+26,969)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 146,218 miles
- Test number
- 699718934237
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail119,249 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,249 miles
- Test number
- 363794970475
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDrivers door mirror damaged but still has view to rear
Pass119,249 miles (+27,597)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 119,249 miles
- Test number
- 900464470206
- NoteDrivers door mirror damaged but still has view to rear
Pass91,652 miles (+8,353)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 91,652 miles
- Test number
- 184536089273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,299 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 83,299 miles
- Test number
- 522101688283
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
Fail83,299 miles (+17,944)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,299 miles
- Test number
- 652121688230
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
Pass65,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 65,355 miles
- Test number
- 244898776298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail65,355 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,355 miles
- Test number
- 553018176286
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T40 GML
- Does T40 GML currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T40 GML expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T40 GML?
- The MOT on T40 GML expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T40 GML done?
- T40 GML was recorded at 182,164 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
- Has T40 GML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 GML has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T40 GML 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 GML find?
- T40 GML passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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