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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T40 SVGMOT history

T40 SVG is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
186,807 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SVG was last recorded at 186,807 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2018: 154,780 miles, lower than 157,762 miles on 11 Jul 2017.

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
185,692 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,115 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,807 miles
  • 2025 – 185,692 miles
  • 2024 – 184,660 miles
  • 2023 – 182,972 miles
  • 2022 – 181,247 miles
  • 2021 – 174,051 miles
  • 2019 – 156,970 miles
  • 2018 – 154,780 miles
  • 2017 – 157,762 miles
  • 2013 – 133,633 miles
  • 2012 – 132,319 miles
  • 2010 – 123,703 miles
  • 2009 – 118,750 miles
  • 2008 – 110,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,807 miles (+1,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    186,807 miles
    Test number
    713120664938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,692 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    185,692 miles
    Test number
    866614996818
    • 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))

  3. Fail185,610 miles (+950)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,610 miles
    Test number
    882871134402
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass184,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    184,660 miles
    Test number
    963231497978
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail184,660 miles (+1,688)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,660 miles
    Test number
    175759066994
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass182,972 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    182,972 miles
    Test number
    871819013255
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Fail182,969 miles (+1,722)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,969 miles
    Test number
    786042211746
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass181,247 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    181,247 miles
    Test number
    405551317452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail181,247 miles (+7,196)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,247 miles
    Test number
    866503547462
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass174,051 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,051 miles
    Test number
    960022118810
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail174,051 miles (+17,081)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,051 miles
    Test number
    284616947588
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass156,970 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,970 miles
    Test number
    116203450754
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront & rear number plates are delaminating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body is covered in protective chassis black

  13. Fail156,930 miles (+2,150)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,930 miles
    Test number
    452022268227
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (marked) opposite rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass154,780 miles (-2,982)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,780 miles
    Test number
    565115545685
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass157,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,762 miles
    Test number
    316415042282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight wear on inner edge both front and off side rear

  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    580317198750
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.E.2b)

  17. Pass133,633 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,633 miles
    Test number
    579562033345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    132,319 miles
    Test number
    676619472143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,319 miles (+8,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,319 miles
    Test number
    469408072185
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass123,703 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    663938130119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    183001339415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,750 miles (+7,962)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    570188129065
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass110,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    110,788 miles
    Test number
    904432738086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 SVG

Does T40 SVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SVG is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 SVG?
The MOT on T40 SVG is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 SVG done?
T40 SVG was recorded at 186,807 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has T40 SVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SVG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 SVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 SVG find?
T40 SVG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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