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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T40 LVWMOT history

T40 LVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,914 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LVW was last recorded at 154,914 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,542 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,372 miles
Average per year
1,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,914 miles
  • 2025 – 153,542 miles
  • 2024 – 152,958 miles
  • 2023 – 150,989 miles
  • 2022 – 149,775 miles
  • 2021 – 148,111 miles
  • 2019 – 146,527 miles
  • 2018 – 145,343 miles
  • 2017 – 143,782 miles
  • 2014 – 142,928 miles
  • 2013 – 140,001 miles
  • 2012 – 136,397 miles
  • 2011 – 135,128 miles
  • 2010 – 133,169 miles
  • 2009 – 129,373 miles
  • 2008 – 127,819 miles
  • 2007 – 125,208 miles
  • 2006 – 117,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,914 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,914 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,914 miles
    Test number
    100770543577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,542 miles (+584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,542 miles
    Test number
    225012356954
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass152,958 miles (+1,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,958 miles
    Test number
    573703367894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass150,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,989 miles
    Test number
    252191138062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,989 miles (+1,214)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,989 miles
    Test number
    117484259830
    • DangerousOffside Front cabin heater exhaust pipe touching plastic fuel tank
    • MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
  6. Pass149,775 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,775 miles
    Test number
    565119701137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,774 miles (+1,663)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    821797175977
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass148,111 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,111 miles
    Test number
    896478099132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,527 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,527 miles
    Test number
    646076406225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,343 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,343 miles
    Test number
    266176888907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,782 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,782 miles
    Test number
    612319635385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,928 miles (+2,927)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,928 miles
    Test number
    355766544461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass140,001 miles (+3,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    469175673091
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  14. Pass136,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,397 miles
    Test number
    229096282060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,397 miles (+1,269)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,397 miles
    Test number
    746326882028
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  16. Pass135,128 miles (+1,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    135,128 miles
    Test number
    185674081082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass133,169 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    133,169 miles
    Test number
    213440620150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,373 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    129,373 miles
    Test number
    120763869080
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail129,373 miles (+1,554)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,373 miles
    Test number
    180943869455
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass127,819 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    127,819 miles
    Test number
    152511398083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass125,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    361575377482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,208 miles (+7,908)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    390705577241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  23. Pass117,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    320279866218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LVW

Does T40 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LVW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LVW?
The MOT on T40 LVW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LVW done?
T40 LVW was recorded at 154,914 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
Has T40 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LVW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 LVW 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 LVW find?
T40 LVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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