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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T40 LKEMOT history

T40 LKE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,656 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LKE was last recorded at 172,656 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,645 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,011 miles
Average per year
6,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,656 miles
  • 2023 – 169,645 miles
  • 2022 – 165,705 miles
  • 2021 – 162,140 miles
  • 2020 – 158,465 miles
  • 2019 – 147,394 miles
  • 2018 – 144,455 miles
  • 2016 – 137,695 miles
  • 2015 – 130,101 miles
  • 2014 – 122,414 miles
  • 2013 – 114,900 miles
  • 2012 – 105,791 miles
  • 2011 – 97,454 miles
  • 2010 – 86,989 miles
  • 2009 – 77,338 miles
  • 2008 – 68,238 miles
  • 2007 – 56,039 miles
  • 2006 – 48,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,656 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded boht front from flexis to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,656 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,656 miles
    Test number
    544735150246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,645 miles (+3,940)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,645 miles
    Test number
    705708177194
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  3. Pass165,705 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    165,705 miles
    Test number
    159618132381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,140 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,140 miles
    Test number
    196640577098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,465 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,465 miles
    Test number
    558017990222
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  6. Fail158,453 miles (+11,059)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,453 miles
    Test number
    645962101169
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass147,394 miles (+2,939)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,394 miles
    Test number
    825758568376
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop links have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker outer casings rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine Smokey
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in both tie rods

  8. Pass144,455 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,455 miles
    Test number
    165907276306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded boht front from flexis to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front steering tie rods very slight ply (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on the dash offside rear sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine has major oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level has been over filled

  9. Fail144,453 miles (+6,758)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,453 miles
    Test number
    105181732325
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded boht front from flexis to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front steering tie rods very slight ply (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on the dash offside rear sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine has major oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level has been over filled

  10. Pass137,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,695 miles
    Test number
    537296798860
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail137,695 miles (+67)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,695 miles
    Test number
    831219823946
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail137,628 miles (+7,527)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,628 miles
    Test number
    507932936079
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass130,101 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,101 miles
    Test number
    624509340207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,043 miles (+7,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,043 miles
    Test number
    284383295958
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass122,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,414 miles
    Test number
    865311714217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,407 miles (+7,507)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,407 miles
    Test number
    649611514250
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass114,900 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    898602533264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,573 miles (+8,782)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    957860623275
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass105,791 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    177941992171
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail105,791 miles (+8,337)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    687397082185
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass97,454 miles (+3)7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    938289691162
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCondition of all brake disc's worn and pitted
    • NoteCondition of the rear wipers
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn slightly
    • NoteO/s front and rear backing plates corrosion
    • NoteO/s rear brake drag

  22. Fail97,451 miles (+10,462)7 failures8 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    138654591150
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCondition of all brake disc's worn and pitted
    • NoteCondition of the rear wipers
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn slightly
    • NoteO/s front and rear backing plates corrosion
    • NoteO/s rear brake drag

  23. Pass86,989 miles (+9,651)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    282020530246
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear backing plate is corroded
    • NoteSome free play in rack nearside

  24. Pass77,338 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    800056529269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,336 miles (+9,098)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    532055229238
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass68,238 miles (+12,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,238 miles
    Test number
    910911838297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,039 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,039 miles
    Test number
    123334217266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    574707506227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LKE

Does T40 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LKE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LKE?
The MOT on T40 LKE is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LKE done?
T40 LKE was recorded at 172,656 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,174 miles a year.
Has T40 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LKE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T40 LKE 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 LKE find?
T40 LKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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