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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T40 TCDMOT history

T40 TCD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
190,739 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 TCD was last recorded at 190,739 miles on 30 May 2024, 1,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,591 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,148 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,739 miles
  • 2023 – 189,591 miles
  • 2022 – 188,172 miles
  • 2021 – 186,771 miles
  • 2020 – 185,368 miles
  • 2019 – 184,054 miles
  • 2018 – 182,384 miles
  • 2017 – 180,495 miles
  • 2016 – 176,287 miles
  • 2015 – 173,719 miles
  • 2014 – 168,399 miles
  • 2013 – 157,617 miles
  • 2012 – 147,041 miles
  • 2010 – 142,320 miles
  • 2009 – 137,091 miles
  • 2008 – 129,790 miles
  • 2007 – 123,576 miles
  • 2006 – 102,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,739 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes have corrosion on them (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded through but not in prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp adjuster broken but lamp within specified limitsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust middle section to cat joint very corroded but still secure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes going from front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,739 miles (+1,148)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    190,739 miles
    Test number
    574567619024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes have corrosion on them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded through but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp adjuster broken but lamp within specified limits
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,591 miles (+1,419)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,591 miles
    Test number
    462782546217
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded through but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp adjuster broken but lamp within specified limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,172 miles (+1,401)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,172 miles
    Test number
    413581692481
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section to cat joint very corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner and outer edges 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp adjuster broken but lamp within specified limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,771 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,771 miles
    Test number
    743455022347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes going from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section to cat joint very corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp adjuster broken but lamp within specified limits

  5. Fail186,771 miles (+1,403)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,771 miles
    Test number
    993807837222
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 Bolt fixing type (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes going from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section to cat joint very corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp adjuster broken but lamp within specified limits

  6. Pass185,368 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,368 miles
    Test number
    691749775106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/35x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail185,368 miles (+1,314)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,368 miles
    Test number
    467413067666
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/35x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass184,054 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,054 miles
    Test number
    180482189193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,384 miles (+1,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    182,384 miles
    Test number
    687399408178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass180,495 miles (+4,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    180,495 miles
    Test number
    768505202160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishboneball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass176,287 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    176,287 miles
    Test number
    519534995680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  12. Fail176,276 miles (+2,557)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,276 miles
    Test number
    316641646931
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  13. Fail173,719 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,719 miles
    Test number
    565188205051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass173,719 miles (+5,320)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    173,719 miles
    Test number
    747218505029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass168,399 miles (+10,782)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    168,399 miles
    Test number
    128688604001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass157,617 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    157,617 miles
    Test number
    566331113032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,606 miles (+10,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,606 miles
    Test number
    836400613078
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Pass147,041 miles (+4,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    519846102026
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass142,320 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    142,320 miles
    Test number
    700519240361
    • AdvisoryBrake 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)

  20. Fail142,317 miles (+5,226)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,317 miles
    Test number
    342717540331
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake 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)

  21. Pass137,091 miles (+7,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    137,091 miles
    Test number
    330435639358
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass129,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    129,790 miles
    Test number
    401031118395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail129,790 miles (+6,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,790 miles
    Test number
    493021418318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass123,576 miles (+21,136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    724497117354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,440 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    102,440 miles
    Test number
    154953596209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,439 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    423142696252
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T40 TCD

Does T40 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 TCD expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 TCD?
The MOT on T40 TCD expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 TCD done?
T40 TCD was recorded at 190,739 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has T40 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 TCD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T40 TCD 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 TCD find?
T40 TCD passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes have corrosion on them; nearside outer sill corroded through but not in prescribed area, and 2 more.

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