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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T40 SYRMOT history

T40 SYR is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 195,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,843 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SYR was last recorded at 195,843 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,838 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,843 miles
  • 2025 – 185,725 miles
  • 2024 – 178,311 miles
  • 2023 – 172,086 miles
  • 2022 – 167,850 miles
  • 2021 – 162,795 miles
  • 2020 – 157,827 miles
  • 2019 – 150,534 miles
  • 2018 – 143,612 miles
  • 2017 – 136,162 miles
  • 2016 – 127,412 miles
  • 2015 – 119,271 miles
  • 2014 – 111,017 miles
  • 2013 – 102,546 miles
  • 2012 – 94,074 miles
  • 2011 – 84,928 miles
  • 2010 – 76,882 miles
  • 2009 – 68,366 miles
  • 2008 – 60,236 miles
  • 2007 – 51,367 miles
  • 2006 – 43,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,843 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,843 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,843 miles
    Test number
    400668953823
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail195,838 miles (+10,113)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,838 miles
    Test number
    711195683490
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,725 miles (+11)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,725 miles
    Test number
    520220971657
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail185,714 miles (+7,403)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,714 miles
    Test number
    725436788503
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,311 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,311 miles
    Test number
    608467333929
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail178,273 miles (+6,187)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,273 miles
    Test number
    165955167452
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass172,086 miles (+4,236)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,086 miles
    Test number
    110830376638
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass167,850 miles (+5,055)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,850 miles
    Test number
    530434822744
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass162,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,795 miles
    Test number
    992072011825
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light lens slightly discoloured

  10. Fail162,795 miles (+4,968)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,795 miles
    Test number
    827533086628
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light lens slightly discoloured

  11. Pass157,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,827 miles
    Test number
    946741216505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail157,827 miles (+7,293)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,827 miles
    Test number
    935647964612
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass150,534 miles (+6,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,534 miles
    Test number
    957107590021
    • AdvisoryBody starting to Corroded in many places

  14. Pass143,612 miles (+7,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,612 miles
    Test number
    706279380943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass136,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,162 miles
    Test number
    585501725839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,162 miles (+8,750)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,162 miles
    Test number
    984175820440
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    934031930675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lens (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryVacuum pipe in poor condition

  18. Fail127,412 miles (+8,141)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    867021632733
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lens (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryVacuum pipe in poor condition

  19. Fail119,271 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,271 miles
    Test number
    297692065002
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass119,271 miles (+8,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,271 miles
    Test number
    675602265025
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass111,017 miles (+8,471)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,017 miles
    Test number
    416489854061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall perished/cut but cords not exposed.
    • NotePower steering belt split slightly
    • NoteVacum pipe for servo starting to split.

  22. Pass102,546 miles (+8,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    197063263081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass94,074 miles (+9,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,074 miles
    Test number
    887015762017
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass84,928 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    965952761004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,882 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    464524260007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    160892069094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,366 miles (+8,130)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    260821769072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass60,236 miles (+8,869)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    291177168013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,367 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    110046767497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    123595766488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 SYR

Does T40 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SYR is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 SYR?
The MOT on T40 SYR is valid until 30 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 SYR done?
T40 SYR was recorded at 195,843 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,553 miles a year.
Has T40 SYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SYR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 SYR 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 SYR find?
T40 SYR passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end; oil leak, but not excessive.

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