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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T40 LJOMOT history

T40 LJO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 47,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
47,885 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LJO was last recorded at 47,885 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,885 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,885 miles
  • 2025 – 47,698 miles
  • 2024 – 47,469 miles
  • 2023 – 46,151 miles
  • 2022 – 44,433 miles
  • 2021 – 43,289 miles
  • 2020 – 42,063 miles
  • 2019 – 39,321 miles
  • 2018 – 38,314 miles
  • 2017 – 36,268 miles
  • 2016 – 33,623 miles
  • 2015 – 31,163 miles
  • 2014 – 26,734 miles
  • 2013 – 22,519 miles
  • 2012 – 19,025 miles
  • 2011 – 17,195 miles
  • 2010 – 16,304 miles
  • 2009 – 15,806 miles
  • 2008 – 12,829 miles
  • 2007 – 8,859 miles
  • 2006 – 7,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,885 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    47,885 miles
    Test number
    249537778176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,885 miles (+187)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,885 miles
    Test number
    809562153546
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass47,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    463132694790
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Spare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail47,698 miles (+229)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    215416681495
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Spare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing saw tooth wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass47,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    548046859081
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail47,469 miles (+1,318)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    225767122095
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass46,151 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,151 miles
    Test number
    116842023229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    435319063178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,433 miles (+1,144)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    510524751950
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row, button broken and seat belt not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass43,289 miles (+1,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,289 miles
    Test number
    573797976022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearly down to the chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhauast blow just aftger the cat

  11. Pass42,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    265405814049
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail42,063 miles (+2,742)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    694229353526
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass39,321 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    922071436259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  14. Fail39,319 miles (+1,005)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    821839376452
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  15. Pass38,314 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    591333566148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,268 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,268 miles
    Test number
    691865281950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass33,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    744984364663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,623 miles (+2,460)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    637711764857
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both sides rack ends

  19. Pass31,163 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,163 miles
    Test number
    108946035084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,734 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,734 miles
    Test number
    415634944068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,519 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,519 miles
    Test number
    918942343007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,025 miles (+1,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,025 miles
    Test number
    728894742032
    • NotePad warning light on

  23. Pass17,195 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,195 miles
    Test number
    829642941087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,304 miles (+498)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,304 miles
    Test number
    243432640073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades splitting

  25. Pass15,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,806 miles
    Test number
    104943449040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,806 miles (+2,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,806 miles
    Test number
    953283749073
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass12,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    12,829 miles
    Test number
    144287138497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,829 miles (+3,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,829 miles
    Test number
    184627338448
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass8,859 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    8,859 miles
    Test number
    162747837476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass7,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    7,603 miles
    Test number
    333229636041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LJO

Does T40 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LJO is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LJO?
The MOT on T40 LJO is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LJO done?
T40 LJO was recorded at 47,885 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,961 miles a year.
Has T40 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LJO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 LJO 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 LJO find?
T40 LJO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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