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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T40 GNLMOT history

T40 GNL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
158,477 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 GNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 GNL was last recorded at 158,477 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,477 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,477 miles
  • 2024 – 157,976 miles
  • 2023 – 157,330 miles
  • 2022 – 156,035 miles
  • 2020 – 153,797 miles
  • 2019 – 139,487 miles
  • 2018 – 135,313 miles
  • 2017 – 131,220 miles
  • 2016 – 130,035 miles
  • 2015 – 124,436 miles
  • 2014 – 117,615 miles
  • 2012 – 110,354 miles
  • 2011 – 104,664 miles
  • 2010 – 96,653 miles
  • 2009 – 88,915 miles
  • 2008 – 83,824 miles
  • 2006 – 77,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,477 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside front outer CV boot perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,477 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,477 miles
    Test number
    350670688557
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops slightly deteriorated
  2. Fail158,477 miles (+501)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,477 miles
    Test number
    487917722511
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops slightly deteriorated
  3. Pass157,976 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    157,976 miles
    Test number
    198936012562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV boot perishing
  4. Fail157,959 miles (+629)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,959 miles
    Test number
    275864801753
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV boot perishing
  5. Pass157,330 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,330 miles
    Test number
    334634883776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail157,323 miles (+1,288)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,323 miles
    Test number
    326366157661
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass156,035 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,035 miles
    Test number
    941941999571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,797 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,797 miles
    Test number
    758118133812
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail153,796 miles (+6,167)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,796 miles
    Test number
    406133927391
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass147,629 miles (+8,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,629 miles
    Test number
    229836729244
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass139,487 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,487 miles
    Test number
    135103874598
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass135,313 miles (+4,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    445542631000
    • AdvisoryFront Both flexi hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm
    • AdvisorySlight Corrosion to all arches
  13. Pass131,220 miles (+1,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,220 miles
    Test number
    684181613936
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheels are slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators starting to show white light
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
  14. Pass130,035 miles (+5,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,035 miles
    Test number
    117358502138
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint is corroded
  15. Pass124,436 miles (+6,821)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,436 miles
    Test number
    745957415023
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NotePlay in both front steering rack arms
    • NoteVehicle underside corroded
  16. Pass117,615 miles (+7,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    148753504003
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber bottom rubbers are perished
    • NoteSmall patches of surface rust on underside of vehicle and on wheel arches
  17. Pass110,354 miles (+5,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    257666062303
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low
  18. Pass104,664 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    105943041333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,653 miles (+7,738)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,653 miles
    Test number
    563925260374
    • NoteSlight play in both front rack arms
    • NoteSmell of diesel under bonette but no leak found
  20. Pass88,915 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    404977639388
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SEPERATING / REAR DISCS CORRODING / ADV BRAKE FLUID CHANGE
  21. Fail88,915 miles (+5,091)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    502715939335
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteADV BRAKE FLUID CHANGE
    • NoteO/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SEPERATING
    • NotePAD LIGHT ON
    • NoteREAR DISCS CORRODING
  22. Pass83,824 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,824 miles
    Test number
    352851028185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,499 miles
    Test number
    133501206348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 GNL

Does T40 GNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 GNL expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 GNL?
The MOT on T40 GNL expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 GNL done?
T40 GNL was recorded at 158,477 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
Has T40 GNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 GNL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 GNL 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 GNL find?
T40 GNL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded; nearside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.

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