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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T40 RYCMOT history

T40 RYC is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 202,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
202,772 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 RYC was last recorded at 202,772 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 12,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,914 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,858 miles
Average per year
6,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,772 miles
  • 2025 – 189,914 miles
  • 2024 – 181,955 miles
  • 2023 – 176,647 miles
  • 2022 – 172,441 miles
  • 2020 – 169,411 miles
  • 2019 – 166,178 miles
  • 2016 – 160,487 miles
  • 2015 – 154,234 miles
  • 2014 – 150,314 miles
  • 2013 – 147,799 miles
  • 2012 – 145,844 miles
  • 2011 – 142,612 miles
  • 2010 – 129,882 miles
  • 2009 – 115,933 miles
  • 2008 – 102,099 miles
  • 2007 – 92,144 miles
  • 2006 – 81,529 miles
  • 2005 – 68,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre perished & cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery poorly secured in trey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake discs deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,772 miles (+12,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    202,772 miles
    Test number
    168059834411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass189,914 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    189,914 miles
    Test number
    188761107212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail189,896 miles (+7,941)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,896 miles
    Test number
    587382218921
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass181,955 miles (+5,308)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    181,955 miles
    Test number
    444995799419
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,647 miles (+4,206)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    760933531234
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D-Bushes Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,441 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    172,441 miles
    Test number
    279696140358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre badly perished & cracked on inner tread section
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Fail172,441 miles (+3,030)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,441 miles
    Test number
    569542419924
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre badly perished & cracked on inner tread section
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass169,411 miles (+3,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,411 miles
    Test number
    306137331791
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm front bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear Very slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

  9. Pass166,178 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,178 miles
    Test number
    490273211539
    • AdvisoryBattery poorly secured in trey
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad anti-rattle spring detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner track rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  10. Fail166,178 miles (+5,691)1 dangerous4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,178 miles
    Test number
    653481686452
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery poorly secured in trey
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad anti-rattle spring detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner track rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Pass160,487 miles (+6,253)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,487 miles
    Test number
    383529075192
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end dust covers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on (Pads ok)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar link and N/S/F anti-roll bar D-bushe
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S steering arm
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  12. Pass154,234 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,234 miles
    Test number
    148989895441
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition
    • NoteBoth track rod end rubbers in poor condition
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront screen chipped
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteScreen wipers poor
    • NoteVery slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

  13. Fail154,234 miles (+3,920)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,234 miles
    Test number
    699309795096
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition
    • NoteBoth track rod end rubbers in poor condition
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront screen chipped
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteScreen wipers poor
    • NoteVery slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

  14. Pass150,314 miles (+2,515)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,314 miles
    Test number
    188507684014
    • NoteBoth track rod end rubbers in slightly poor condition
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteScreen wipers slightly poor
    • NoteVery slight play in O/S inner track rod

  15. Pass147,799 miles (+1,955)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    147,799 miles
    Test number
    468214573033
    • NoteO/S/R tyre slightly on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteVery slight play in both front inner track rods

  16. Pass145,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    145,844 miles
    Test number
    957101482081
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail145,842 miles (+3,230)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,842 miles
    Test number
    569011882095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre mishaped

  18. Fail142,612 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,612 miles
    Test number
    619339291267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass142,612 miles (+12,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    142,612 miles
    Test number
    647209091219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass129,882 miles (+13,949)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,882 miles
    Test number
    260860400318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,933 miles (+13,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,933 miles
    Test number
    580060309324
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass102,099 miles (+9,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    102,099 miles
    Test number
    454001808329
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cut to side wall

  23. Pass92,144 miles (+10,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    181139697210
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass81,529 miles (+12,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    902310206371
    • NoteBoth no plates starting to delaminate

  25. Pass68,703 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    68,703 miles
    Test number
    912154895277
    • NoteFront and rear number plates are deteriored, but still readable
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked, but can still see out of
    • NoteO/s rerar tyre tread has a nail in it and has a slow puncuture

Questions about T40 RYC

Does T40 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 RYC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 RYC?
The MOT on T40 RYC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 RYC done?
T40 RYC was recorded at 202,772 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
Has T40 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 RYC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 RYC 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 RYC find?
T40 RYC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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