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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T40 PDTMOT history

T40 PDT is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
189,759 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 PDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 PDT was last recorded at 189,759 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 61,759 miles, lower than 159,522 miles on 24 Jul 2014.

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
189,162 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,759 miles
  • 2024 – 189,162 miles
  • 2023 – 188,789 miles
  • 2022 – 188,082 miles
  • 2021 – 184,430 miles
  • 2018 – 183,294 miles
  • 2017 – 178,724 miles
  • 2016 – 168,568 miles
  • 2015 – 61,759 miles
  • 2014 – 159,522 miles
  • 2013 – 149,941 miles
  • 2012 – 137,052 miles
  • 2011 – 132,619 miles
  • 2010 – 125,823 miles
  • 2009 – 119,717 miles
  • 2008 – 113,537 miles
  • 2007 – 107,886 miles
  • 2006 – 92,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,759 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,759 miles (+597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    189,759 miles
    Test number
    396765707378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass189,162 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    189,162 miles
    Test number
    901708984226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,789 miles (+707)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,789 miles
    Test number
    516828725859
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass188,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    188,082 miles
    Test number
    527990124274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail188,082 miles (+3,652)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,082 miles
    Test number
    646632507203
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    184,430 miles
    Test number
    986168662316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on the underside of the vehicle

  7. Fail184,430 miles (+1,136)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,430 miles
    Test number
    216966314497
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on the underside of the vehicle

  8. Pass183,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    183,294 miles
    Test number
    485506899839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,294 miles (+4,570)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,294 miles
    Test number
    330131774021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass178,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    178,724 miles
    Test number
    886567214218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,724 miles (+10,156)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,724 miles
    Test number
    973617421587
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass168,568 miles (+126)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    168,568 miles
    Test number
    869061459833
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at catalytic converter (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wall on tyre slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wall on tyre slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail168,442 miles (+106,683)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,442 miles
    Test number
    611483595691
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard linkage missing (3.6.E.2)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both wishbone mounts - as marked (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres damaged outer side walls
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

  14. Pass61,759 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,759 miles
    Test number
    576917115246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear cables worn

  15. Fail61,759 miles (-97,763)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,759 miles
    Test number
    236237015298
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear cables worn

  16. Pass159,522 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,522 miles
    Test number
    866285004227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass159,393 miles (+9,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    159,393 miles
    Test number
    116204284190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass149,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    149,941 miles
    Test number
    217997623219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail149,941 miles (+12,889)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,941 miles
    Test number
    165259213231
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass137,052 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,052 miles
    Test number
    776603512234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,619 miles (+6,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,619 miles
    Test number
    345385111478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass125,823 miles (+6,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    922627400224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass119,717 miles (+6,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    119,717 miles
    Test number
    251550019219
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass113,537 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,537 miles
    Test number
    352180308493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass107,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    281548517135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail107,886 miles (+15,216)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    953588317164
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass92,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    260337516414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail92,670 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    574787616166
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Questions about T40 PDT

Does T40 PDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 PDT expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 PDT?
The MOT on T40 PDT expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 PDT done?
T40 PDT was recorded at 189,759 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has T40 PDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 PDT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T40 PDT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 PDT find?
T40 PDT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; rear coil spring corroded both; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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