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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T40 LYXMOT history

T40 LYX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
130,859 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T40 LYX was last recorded at 130,859 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,257 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
602 miles
Average per year
4,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,859 miles
  • 2024 – 130,257 miles
  • 2023 – 129,065 miles
  • 2022 – 126,636 miles
  • 2020 – 124,524 miles
  • 2019 – 123,254 miles
  • 2018 – 121,158 miles
  • 2017 – 118,555 miles
  • 2016 – 116,055 miles
  • 2014 – 112,463 miles
  • 2013 – 105,909 miles
  • 2012 – 95,056 miles
  • 2011 – 90,749 miles
  • 2010 – 82,759 miles
  • 2009 – 71,479 miles
  • 2008 – 59,950 miles
  • 2007 – 50,280 miles
  • 2006 – 40,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,859 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to prop valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured near side under bonnet , off side under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to prop valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrakes may require service
  • AdvisoryNear side front brake hose flexy very close to nsf wheel , may require re-routing correctly
  • AdvisoryRear inner brake discs badly corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre rear upper brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Off side front brake caliper brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Off side rear tyre worn on minimum legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,859 miles (+602)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    326940194851
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to prop valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured near side under bonnet , off side under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to prop valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes may require service
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake hose flexy very close to nsf wheel , may require re-routing correctly
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake discs badly corroded

  2. Pass130,257 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,257 miles
    Test number
    371612574936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,065 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    660658273641
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass126,636 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    495979385845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,524 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,524 miles
    Test number
    273498317640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,254 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,254 miles
    Test number
    746364248118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,158 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    160735223005
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear upper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake caliper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn on minimum legal limit

  8. Fail121,158 miles (+2,603)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    480325967611
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear upper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake caliper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn on minimum legal limit

  9. Pass118,555 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,555 miles
    Test number
    343105150059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail118,553 miles (+2,498)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,553 miles
    Test number
    528430140119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass116,055 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    886573830020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWipers streeky

  12. Fail116,051 miles (+3,588)12 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,051 miles
    Test number
    174149370611
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWipers streeky

  13. Pass112,463 miles (+6,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    546092504179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass105,909 miles (+10,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    736837113193
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass95,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    836141092042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,056 miles (+4,307)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    197088282074
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass90,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    775444081004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,749 miles (+7,990)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    865774181021
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass82,759 miles (+11,280)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    231618290037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,479 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    163795389090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,470 miles (+11,520)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,470 miles
    Test number
    182443589486
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass59,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    901954798000
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail59,949 miles (+9,669)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    373244998029
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnable to see thickness of brake pads

  24. Pass50,280 miles (+9,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    471778787024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    391266896064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,342 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    293366796098
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOff side mirror damaged

Questions about T40 LYX

Does T40 LYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 LYX expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 LYX?
The MOT on T40 LYX expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 LYX done?
T40 LYX was recorded at 130,859 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
Has T40 LYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LYX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 LYX 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 LYX find?
T40 LYX failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 11 more.

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