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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T40 NVWMOT history

T40 NVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
198,518 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 NVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 NVW was last recorded at 198,518 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,214 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
3,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,518 miles
  • 2024 – 198,214 miles
  • 2023 – 198,124 miles
  • 2022 – 197,728 miles
  • 2021 – 197,204 miles
  • 2020 – 196,488 miles
  • 2019 – 196,245 miles
  • 2018 – 195,526 miles
  • 2017 – 194,137 miles
  • 2016 – 193,080 miles
  • 2015 – 191,448 miles
  • 2014 – 189,916 miles
  • 2013 – 187,639 miles
  • 2012 – 183,520 miles
  • 2011 – 180,484 miles
  • 2010 – 170,998 miles
  • 2009 – 163,938 miles
  • 2008 – 145,395 miles
  • 2007 – 126,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,518 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner door handle broken but still works.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • GAS TANK RUSTING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • INNER DOOR HANDLE A CABLE TIE-- WORKS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACED (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACED (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,518 miles (+304)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    198,518 miles
    Test number
    949607788011
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner door handle broken but still works.

  2. Pass198,214 miles (+90)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    198,214 miles
    Test number
    207174166189
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle broken but still works

  3. Pass198,124 miles (+396)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    198,124 miles
    Test number
    607013046942
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle broken but still works.

  4. Pass197,728 miles (+524)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    197,728 miles
    Test number
    133216737713
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle broken but still works.

  5. Pass197,204 miles (+716)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    197,204 miles
    Test number
    326910094279
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass196,488 miles (+243)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    196,488 miles
    Test number
    946217463587
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle release broken but still works.

  7. Pass196,245 miles (+719)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    196,245 miles
    Test number
    675367984245
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle insecure but still operates.

  8. Pass195,526 miles (+1,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,526 miles
    Test number
    639807482409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF Inner door handle insecure but still opens.

  9. Pass194,137 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    194,137 miles
    Test number
    532103291976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass193,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    193,080 miles
    Test number
    391977268541
    • AdvisoryGAS TANK RUSTING
    • AdvisoryINNER DOOR HANDLE A CABLE TIE-- WORKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACED (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACED (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail193,080 miles (+1,632)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,080 miles
    Test number
    915168389578
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryGAS TANK RUSTING
    • AdvisoryINNER DOOR HANDLE A CABLE TIE-- WORKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACED (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACED (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass191,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    191,448 miles
    Test number
    527352965170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail191,448 miles (+1,532)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,448 miles
    Test number
    397232865122
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass189,916 miles (+2,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    189,916 miles
    Test number
    806474674170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass187,639 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    187,639 miles
    Test number
    145648963136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass183,520 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    183,520 miles
    Test number
    528724562155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass180,484 miles (+9,486)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    180,484 miles
    Test number
    888200381176
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  18. Pass170,998 miles (+7,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    170,998 miles
    Test number
    552540010112
    • NoteSlight play in offside nearside of steerin rack

  19. Pass163,938 miles (+18,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    163,938 miles
    Test number
    151955039185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass145,395 miles (+18,819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    145,395 miles
    Test number
    753812618108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    126,576 miles
    Test number
    154672787069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 NVW

Does T40 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 NVW expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 NVW?
The MOT on T40 NVW expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 NVW done?
T40 NVW was recorded at 198,518 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 3,927 miles a year.
Has T40 NVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 NVW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T40 NVW 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 NVW find?
T40 NVW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner door handle broken but still works..

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