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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T40 OVWMOT history

T40 OVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
116,323 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 OVW was last recorded at 116,323 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,166 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
2,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,323 miles
  • 2025 – 116,166 miles
  • 2024 – 115,887 miles
  • 2023 – 115,602 miles
  • 2022 – 115,544 miles
  • 2021 – 115,191 miles
  • 2020 – 115,150 miles
  • 2019 – 114,590 miles
  • 2018 – 113,155 miles
  • 2017 – 112,024 miles
  • 2016 – 111,067 miles
  • 2015 – 110,035 miles
  • 2014 – 108,731 miles
  • 2013 – 107,786 miles
  • 2012 – 103,973 miles
  • 2011 – 101,946 miles
  • 2009 – 98,419 miles
  • 2008 – 90,237 miles
  • 2007 – 78,721 miles
  • 2006 – 59,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,323 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.

  • Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,323 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,323 miles
    Test number
    581695994837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,166 miles
    Test number
    843322614951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,166 miles (+279)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,166 miles
    Test number
    145263427499
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass115,887 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,887 miles
    Test number
    490813528709
    • AdvisoryFront Corrosion to front suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Corrosion to steering components

  5. Pass115,602 miles (+58)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,602 miles
    Test number
    241826617344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass115,544 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    629927012183
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion

  7. Fail115,544 miles (+353)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    682005170160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass115,191 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    335845684578
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail115,191 miles (+41)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    652198848030
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass115,150 miles (+560)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    827322515539
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (On Caliper) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS. Cracking but no movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,590 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    368562653323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail114,590 miles (+1,435)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    611822330842
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass113,155 miles (+1,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,155 miles
    Test number
    825411297535
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass112,024 miles (+957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,024 miles
    Test number
    242574250409
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,067 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,067 miles
    Test number
    140465020217
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear footbrake balance performance only just met requirements

  16. Fail111,067 miles (+1,032)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,067 miles
    Test number
    454457336434
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear footbrake balance performance only just met requirements

  17. Pass110,035 miles (+1,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,035 miles
    Test number
    235892285077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Fail108,731 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    179704484035
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass108,731 miles (+945)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    449614084093
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass107,786 miles (+3,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    578465283048
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass103,973 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,973 miles
    Test number
    315017582071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,946 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,946 miles
    Test number
    645479681091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass101,946 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,946 miles
    Test number
    678229981082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,419 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    152313399228
    • NoteRear bed/seat not fitted with seatbelts

  25. Fail98,419 miles (+8,182)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    353363299438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteRear bed/seat not fitted with seatbelts

  26. Fail90,237 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    223201288240
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass90,237 miles (+11,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    951241088244
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass78,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    403212587200
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms

  29. Fail78,720 miles (+19,609)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    321452787210
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms

  30. Fail59,111 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    750408696283
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass59,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    862858996218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 OVW

Does T40 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 OVW is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 OVW?
The MOT on T40 OVW is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 OVW done?
T40 OVW was recorded at 116,323 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,933 miles a year.
Has T40 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 OVW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 OVW 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 OVW find?
T40 OVW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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