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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T40 NVSMOT history

T40 NVS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 266,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
266,374 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 NVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 NVS was last recorded at 266,374 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,255 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
11,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 266,374 miles
  • 2024 – 257,278 miles
  • 2023 – 247,682 miles
  • 2022 – 235,610 miles
  • 2021 – 223,370 miles
  • 2020 – 212,195 miles
  • 2019 – 201,739 miles
  • 2018 – 196,691 miles
  • 2017 – 188,312 miles
  • 2016 – 182,667 miles
  • 2015 – 175,730 miles
  • 2014 – 161,558 miles
  • 2013 – 145,400 miles
  • 2012 – 134,692 miles
  • 2011 – 125,811 miles
  • 2010 – 113,416 miles
  • 2009 – 103,952 miles
  • 2008 – 88,988 miles
  • 2007 – 67,767 miles
  • 2006 – 34,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,374 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front brake hose under tension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass266,374 miles (+119)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    266,374 miles
    Test number
    376012863994
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail266,255 miles (+8,977)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,255 miles
    Test number
    524454802936
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass257,278 miles (+9,596)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    257,278 miles
    Test number
    334206602866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass247,682 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    247,682 miles
    Test number
    278558190847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose under tension
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail247,554 miles (+11,944)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,554 miles
    Test number
    827930523960
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose under tension
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass235,610 miles (+12,240)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    235,610 miles
    Test number
    312559725436
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexi brake hose tight and under tension
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass223,370 miles (+11,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    223,370 miles
    Test number
    563451921143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has corrision

  8. Pass212,195 miles (+10,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    212,195 miles
    Test number
    203008420854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass201,739 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    201,739 miles
    Test number
    259569302926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail201,736 miles (+5,045)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,736 miles
    Test number
    414062032592
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass196,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    196,691 miles
    Test number
    463485080350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail196,691 miles (+8,379)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,691 miles
    Test number
    758909418560
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached plate missing a bolt (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass188,312 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    188,312 miles
    Test number
    273905288488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail188,262 miles (+5,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,262 miles
    Test number
    543699274276
    • FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass182,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    182,667 miles
    Test number
    702880775770
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail182,666 miles (+6,936)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,666 miles
    Test number
    330697106171
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass175,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    175,730 miles
    Test number
    627267130282
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail175,730 miles (+14,172)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,730 miles
    Test number
    904030714938
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass161,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    161,558 miles
    Test number
    469102474285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail161,558 miles (+16,158)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,558 miles
    Test number
    126902874283
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass145,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    145,400 miles
    Test number
    426496193105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail145,400 miles (+10,708)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,400 miles
    Test number
    689566193111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass134,692 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,692 miles
    Test number
    326395002260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,679 miles (+8,868)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,679 miles
    Test number
    545889072156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Fail125,811 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,811 miles
    Test number
    146369951138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  26. Pass125,811 miles (+12,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,811 miles
    Test number
    596359951154
    • 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)

  27. Pass113,416 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,416 miles
    Test number
    190215520188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on!

  28. Fail113,389 miles (+9,437)2 dangerous6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,389 miles
    Test number
    661813320149
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on!

  29. Fail103,952 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    260228319469
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass103,952 miles (+14,964)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    483948219127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass88,988 miles (+21,221)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    743589218120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass67,767 miles (+32,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    652253847064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass34,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,972 miles
    Test number
    540314756063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 NVS

Does T40 NVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 NVS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 NVS?
The MOT on T40 NVS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 NVS done?
T40 NVS was recorded at 266,374 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 11,701 miles a year.
Has T40 NVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 NVS has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 NVS 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 NVS find?
T40 NVS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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