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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,459 cc

T40 LDEMOT history

T40 LDE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 253,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
253,472 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LDE was last recorded at 253,472 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,585 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,887 miles
Average per year
9,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,472 miles
  • 2025 – 248,585 miles
  • 2024 – 242,991 miles
  • 2023 – 237,214 miles
  • 2022 – 230,461 miles
  • 2021 – 223,850 miles
  • 2020 – 216,700 miles
  • 2019 – 206,569 miles
  • 2018 – 195,282 miles
  • 2017 – 179,985 miles
  • 2016 – 155,312 miles
  • 2015 – 136,035 miles
  • 2014 – 121,883 miles
  • 2013 – 108,598 miles
  • 2011 – 96,703 miles
  • 2010 – 90,662 miles
  • 2009 – 84,490 miles
  • 2008 – 78,810 miles
  • 2007 – 73,058 miles
  • 2006 – 65,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,472 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Emission requirements only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,472 miles (+4,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    253,472 miles
    Test number
    341280205348
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass248,585 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    248,585 miles
    Test number
    239385754923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing corrosion

  3. Fail248,585 miles (+5,594)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,585 miles
    Test number
    689155130390
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission requirement's only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass242,991 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    242,991 miles
    Test number
    681969042322
    • AdvisoryEmission requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sliding door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail242,814 miles (+5,600)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,814 miles
    Test number
    313206826805
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch, rear of wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sliding door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass237,214 miles (+6,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    237,214 miles
    Test number
    118725977524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass230,461 miles (+6,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    230,461 miles
    Test number
    761078634268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass223,850 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    223,850 miles
    Test number
    216062379260
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just met requirements

  9. Fail223,850 miles (+7,150)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,850 miles
    Test number
    744936224894
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just met requirements

  10. Pass216,700 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    216,700 miles
    Test number
    968902844479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass206,569 miles (+11,287)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    206,569 miles
    Test number
    708963382604
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass195,282 miles (+15,297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    195,282 miles
    Test number
    605091010044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass179,985 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    179,985 miles
    Test number
    199575794600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail179,972 miles (+24,660)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,972 miles
    Test number
    529806037468
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass155,312 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,312 miles
    Test number
    149456774720
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail155,310 miles (+19,275)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,310 miles
    Test number
    814414560089
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass136,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,035 miles
    Test number
    526855785001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail136,035 miles (+14,152)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,035 miles
    Test number
    949155385014
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass121,883 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,883 miles
    Test number
    797503174061
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre - inner side wall - slight bulge.

  20. Fail121,883 miles (+13,285)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,883 miles
    Test number
    395613574001
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre - inner side wall - slight bulge.

  21. Pass108,598 miles (+11,895)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,598 miles
    Test number
    785004973012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,703 miles (+6,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    339639921384
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  23. Pass90,662 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    943146820393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,490 miles (+5,680)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,490 miles
    Test number
    921664739386
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  25. Pass78,810 miles (+5,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    260678218325
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass73,058 miles (+7,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    702153437327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass65,971 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    342391146368
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass58,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,543 miles
    Test number
    424524506075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LDE

Does T40 LDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LDE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LDE?
The MOT on T40 LDE is valid until 23 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 LDE done?
T40 LDE was recorded at 253,472 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 9,487 miles a year.
Has T40 LDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LDE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 LDE 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 LDE find?
T40 LDE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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