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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T40 OAMMOT history

T40 OAM is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 220,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
220,289 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 OAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 OAM was last recorded at 220,289 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2010: 20,220 miles, lower than 201,185 miles on 28 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
220,117 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
1,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,289 miles
  • 2024 – 220,117 miles
  • 2023 – 219,625 miles
  • 2022 – 219,310 miles
  • 2021 – 219,299 miles
  • 2016 – 205,762 miles
  • 2014 – 205,694 miles
  • 2012 – 203,623 miles
  • 2011 – 202,215 miles
  • 2010 – 20,220 miles
  • 2009 – 201,185 miles
  • 2006 – 188,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,289 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,289 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    220,289 miles
    Test number
    365202704272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass220,117 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    220,117 miles
    Test number
    990699251785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass219,625 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    219,625 miles
    Test number
    500732310650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass219,310 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    219,310 miles
    Test number
    720222081132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass219,299 miles (+13,537)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    219,299 miles
    Test number
    999011239135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass205,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    205,762 miles
    Test number
    412430480527
    • AdvisoryAux belt slipping
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryPlay in rackends

  7. Fail205,776 miles (+14)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,776 miles
    Test number
    532433124984
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAux belt slipping
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryPlay in rackends

  8. Fail205,762 miles (+68)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,762 miles
    Test number
    115994085086
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly perished (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack end have slight play in joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly perished (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight play in joint
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  9. Pass205,694 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    205,694 miles
    Test number
    239247574005
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel

  10. Fail205,693 miles (+2,070)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,693 miles
    Test number
    168960274058
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel

  11. Pass203,623 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    203,623 miles
    Test number
    835608012364
    • NoteO/s/f ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished in tread
    • NoteWear in steering

  12. Fail203,623 miles (+1,408)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,623 miles
    Test number
    425437512427
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished in tread
    • NoteWear in steering

  13. Pass202,215 miles (+1)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    202,215 miles
    Test number
    717133911335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has signs of cracking on outer edge tread!!
    • NoteOffside front tyre has signs of cracking on outer edge tread!!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has wear and cracking on inner and outer edge treads!!

  14. Fail202,214 miles (+181,994)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,214 miles
    Test number
    988392011397
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has signs of cracking on outer edge tread!!
    • NoteOffside front tyre has signs of cracking on outer edge tread!!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has wear and cracking on inner and outer edge treads!!

  15. Pass20,220 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,220 miles
    Test number
    983602420231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut right around inner sidewall!!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges!!

  16. Fail20,220 miles (-180,965)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,220 miles
    Test number
    353382620279
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut right around inner sidewall!!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges!!

  17. Pass201,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    201,185 miles
    Test number
    974568919143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail201,185 miles (+12,203)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,185 miles
    Test number
    190484819147
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass188,982 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    188,982 miles
    Test number
    390403626168
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about T40 OAM

Does T40 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 OAM expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 OAM?
The MOT on T40 OAM expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 OAM done?
T40 OAM was recorded at 220,289 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 1,619 miles a year.
Has T40 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 OAM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T40 OAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 OAM find?
T40 OAM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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