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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T40 MDNMOT history

T40 MDN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 223,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
223,367 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 MDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 MDN was last recorded at 223,367 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,370 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,367 miles
  • 2025 – 222,370 miles
  • 2024 – 220,271 miles
  • 2023 – 218,929 miles
  • 2022 – 217,780 miles
  • 2021 – 216,206 miles
  • 2020 – 214,622 miles
  • 2019 – 213,323 miles
  • 2018 – 212,863 miles
  • 2017 – 209,447 miles
  • 2016 – 205,665 miles
  • 2015 – 201,462 miles
  • 2014 – 197,540 miles
  • 2013 – 192,310 miles
  • 2012 – 185,156 miles
  • 2011 – 176,256 miles
  • 2010 – 169,060 miles
  • 2009 – 161,255 miles
  • 2008 – 149,492 miles
  • 2007 – 136,756 miles
  • 2006 – 122,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,367 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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,367 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    223,367 miles
    Test number
    481728548775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass222,370 miles (+70)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    222,370 miles
    Test number
    784769878921
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail222,300 miles (+2,029)2 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,300 miles
    Test number
    394707563451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass220,271 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    220,271 miles
    Test number
    436458721428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall stonechip in zone a of windscreen
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded

  5. Fail220,271 miles (+1,342)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,271 miles
    Test number
    842098849284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge/shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall stonechip in zone a of windscreen
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded

  6. Pass218,929 miles (+1,149)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    218,929 miles
    Test number
    943063260021
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on towbar
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  7. Pass217,780 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    217,780 miles
    Test number
    795128711575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded near to suspension mount
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll handbrake cables corroded(front cable starting to fray)
    • AdvisorySmall stonechip on screen in zone a
    • AdvisorySome fluctuation in o/s/f brake effort
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded

  8. Fail217,779 miles (+1,573)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,779 miles
    Test number
    625006822803
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded near to suspension mount
    • AdvisoryAll handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisorySmall stonechip on windscreen in zone a
    • AdvisorySome front brake imbalance-n/s slightly slow
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to exhaust front pipe

  9. Pass216,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    216,206 miles
    Test number
    987729958888
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion

  10. Fail216,206 miles (+45)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,206 miles
    Test number
    265578398920
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion

  11. Fail216,161 miles (+1,539)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,161 miles
    Test number
    949748952405
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody has various areas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass214,622 miles (+1,299)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    214,622 miles
    Test number
    716480443735
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel-arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs fitted incorrectly
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner end sills

  13. Pass213,323 miles (+460)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    213,323 miles
    Test number
    902363172137
    • AdvisoryFront Outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel-arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat has excessive movement in frame (captains seat base) and no locking devices on fixings
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play And lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs fitted incorrectly
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner end sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass212,863 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    212,863 miles
    Test number
    171486377974
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner/outer sills, offside front wheel arch,
    • AdvisoryPossible rear coil spring fitted upside down

  15. Fail212,863 miles (+3,416)5 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,863 miles
    Test number
    108080235878
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/step (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner/outer sills, offside front wheel arch,
    • AdvisoryPossible rear coil spring fitted upside down

  16. Pass209,447 miles (+3,782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    209,447 miles
    Test number
    893319267248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play both steering rack inner joints

  17. Pass205,665 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    205,665 miles
    Test number
    397019857928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail205,665 miles (+4,203)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,665 miles
    Test number
    228479395430
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass201,462 miles (+3,922)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    201,462 miles
    Test number
    145062425058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing smooth on inside edge.
    • NoteRust blisters developing on both sill panels (not holed)

  20. Pass197,540 miles (+5,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    197,540 miles
    Test number
    645090614018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side ball detiorated

  21. Pass192,310 miles (+7,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    192,310 miles
    Test number
    177198003042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass185,156 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    185,156 miles
    Test number
    678696302025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail185,146 miles (+8,890)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,146 miles
    Test number
    348834102025
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass176,256 miles (+7,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    176,256 miles
    Test number
    999168321068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass169,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    169,060 miles
    Test number
    651712630090
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail169,060 miles (+7,805)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,060 miles
    Test number
    794662430096
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass161,255 miles (+11,763)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    161,255 miles
    Test number
    433992929068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass149,492 miles (+12,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    149,492 miles
    Test number
    280278308026
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass136,756 miles (+14,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    136,756 miles
    Test number
    992600937061
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass122,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    122,076 miles
    Test number
    640510426073
    • NoteAdvise n/s f tyre wall split

Questions about T40 MDN

Does T40 MDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MDN is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 MDN?
The MOT on T40 MDN is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 MDN done?
T40 MDN was recorded at 223,367 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has T40 MDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 MDN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 MDN 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 MDN find?
T40 MDN passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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