Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T40 JNLMOT history
T40 JNL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 24 of 31 MOT tests, with 225,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 225,169 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 24 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 JNL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 JNL was last recorded at 225,169 miles on 18 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 May 2026: 225,169 miles, lower than 255,164 miles on 15 May 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 255,164 miles · 15 May 2026
- Average per year
- 9,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 225,169 miles
- 2025 – 253,613 miles
- 2024 – 250,302 miles
- 2023 – 248,028 miles
- 2022 – 248,025 miles
- 2021 – 245,515 miles
- 2020 – 242,879 miles
- 2019 – 240,957 miles
- 2018 – 239,298 miles
- 2017 – 236,356 miles
- 2016 – 231,826 miles
- 2015 – 226,961 miles
- 2014 – 213,662 miles
- 2013 – 197,422 miles
- 2012 – 179,188 miles
- 2011 – 165,626 miles
- 2010 – 144,696 miles
- 2009 – 125,065 miles
- 2008 – 98,890 miles
- 2007 – 70,380 miles
- 2006 – 35,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass225,169 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear hand brake cable sticking slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,169 miles (-29,995)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 225,169 miles
- Test number
- 889537250799
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail255,164 miles (+1,551)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,164 miles
- Test number
- 434678629142
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass253,613 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 253,613 miles
- Test number
- 879671888361
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail253,613 miles (+3,311)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,613 miles
- Test number
- 274179790637
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass250,302 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 250,302 miles
- Test number
- 262477000499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable sticking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail250,297 miles (+2,269)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,297 miles
- Test number
- 948544544627
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable sticking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass248,028 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 248,028 miles
- Test number
- 711733067210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail248,025 miles (+2,510)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,025 miles
- Test number
- 581336901198
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth silencers outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryRear Unable to inspect rear seat belts ( rear doors unable to open )
Pass245,515 miles (+2,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 245,515 miles
- Test number
- 325201710595
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass242,879 miles (+1,922)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 242,879 miles
- Test number
- 909842595935
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass240,957 miles (+1,659)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 240,957 miles
- Test number
- 617683994054
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass239,298 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 239,298 miles
- Test number
- 362627909578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail239,293 miles (+2,937)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,293 miles
- Test number
- 639963841146
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass236,356 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 236,356 miles
- Test number
- 688284419246
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
Fail236,356 miles (+4,530)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,356 miles
- Test number
- 571397281746
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
Pass231,826 miles (+4,865)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 231,826 miles
- Test number
- 266383931760
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Pass226,961 miles (+13,299)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 226,961 miles
- Test number
- 842600148045
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass213,662 miles (+7,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 213,662 miles
- Test number
- 307121834234
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass206,494 miles (+9,072)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 206,494 miles
- Test number
- 495588244023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,422 miles (+9,030)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 197,422 miles
- Test number
- 337452733485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 188,392 miles
- Test number
- 889193753029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,392 miles (+9,204)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,392 miles
- Test number
- 327042053080
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass179,188 miles (+6,189)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 179,188 miles
- Test number
- 257309822220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,999 miles (+7,373)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 172,999 miles
- Test number
- 397374842043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,626 miles (+7,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 165,626 miles
- Test number
- 715090331254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass158,178 miles (+13,482)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 158,178 miles
- Test number
- 747682951092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,696 miles (+19,631)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 144,696 miles
- Test number
- 392228240062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,065 miles (+26,175)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 125,065 miles
- Test number
- 584537549084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,890 miles (+28,510)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 98,890 miles
- Test number
- 261771558073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,380 miles (+35,060)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 70,380 miles
- Test number
- 721371557093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,320 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,320 miles
- Test number
- 152142566059
- NotePower steering pipe bracket broken on n/s/f under vehicle
Questions about T40 JNL
- Does T40 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 JNL is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 JNL?
- The MOT on T40 JNL is valid until 17 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 JNL done?
- T40 JNL was recorded at 225,169 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 9,395 miles a year.
- Has T40 JNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 JNL has failed 7 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T40 JNL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T40 JNL find?
- T40 JNL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear, and 2 more.
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