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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T40 SYBMOT history

T40 SYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
194,456 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SYB was last recorded at 194,456 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,101 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
6,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,456 miles
  • 2024 – 193,101 miles
  • 2023 – 192,467 miles
  • 2022 – 191,708 miles
  • 2021 – 191,216 miles
  • 2020 – 190,520 miles
  • 2019 – 190,125 miles
  • 2018 – 185,394 miles
  • 2017 – 179,769 miles
  • 2016 – 172,766 miles
  • 2015 – 159,811 miles
  • 2014 – 150,586 miles
  • 2013 – 140,919 miles
  • 2012 – 130,379 miles
  • 2011 – 121,053 miles
  • 2010 – 112,562 miles
  • 2009 – 101,597 miles
  • 2008 – 93,224 miles
  • 2007 – 78,991 miles
  • 2006 – 64,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,456 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,456 miles (+1,355)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    194,456 miles
    Test number
    707902817894
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass193,101 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    193,101 miles
    Test number
    912119739480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass192,467 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,467 miles
    Test number
    436998443396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass191,708 miles (+492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,708 miles
    Test number
    849100524207
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass191,216 miles (+696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    191,216 miles
    Test number
    542487081214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass190,520 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,520 miles
    Test number
    723819901392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail190,516 miles (+391)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,516 miles
    Test number
    313577734653
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass190,125 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,125 miles
    Test number
    561690485635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,394 miles (+5,625)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,394 miles
    Test number
    138511334014
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  10. Pass179,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,769 miles
    Test number
    859899002215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,769 miles (+7,003)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,769 miles
    Test number
    716469861358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass172,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    172,766 miles
    Test number
    365295492205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,766 miles (+5,898)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,766 miles
    Test number
    139117279110
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass166,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    166,868 miles
    Test number
    548323187476
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable return spring broken

  15. Fail166,868 miles (+7,057)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,868 miles
    Test number
    750008502951
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable return spring broken

  16. Pass159,811 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    159,811 miles
    Test number
    235845965007
    • NotePark brake cable return spring broken

  17. Fail159,775 miles (+9,189)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,775 miles
    Test number
    719513165057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePark brake cable return spring broken

  18. Pass150,586 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,586 miles
    Test number
    776447554049
    • NotePark brake cable return spring broken

  19. Fail150,586 miles (+9,667)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,586 miles
    Test number
    696627154006
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePark brake cable return spring broken

  20. Pass140,919 miles (+10,540)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    339123073070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteParking brake cable return spring broken

  21. Pass130,379 miles (+9,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,379 miles
    Test number
    348127062069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,053 miles (+8,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,053 miles
    Test number
    589247861093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass112,562 miles (+10,965)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    913831060058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,597 miles (+8,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,597 miles
    Test number
    122408569087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass93,224 miles (+14,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,224 miles
    Test number
    653150078001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,991 miles (+14,972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,991 miles
    Test number
    601202577002
    • NoteWindsrceen chipped, both rear tyres getting close to legal wear limits.

  27. Pass64,019 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,019 miles
    Test number
    971928756099
    • NoteChip in screen ;back box cracking

Questions about T40 SYB

Does T40 SYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SYB is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 SYB?
The MOT on T40 SYB is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 SYB done?
T40 SYB was recorded at 194,456 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,624 miles a year.
Has T40 SYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SYB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T40 SYB 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 SYB find?
T40 SYB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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