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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T40 UBBMOT history

T40 UBB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,969 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 UBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 UBB was last recorded at 133,969 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,935 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,034 miles
Average per year
1,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,969 miles
  • 2025 – 132,935 miles
  • 2024 – 131,513 miles
  • 2023 – 129,909 miles
  • 2022 – 129,195 miles
  • 2021 – 128,181 miles
  • 2020 – 127,522 miles
  • 2019 – 125,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,969 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,969 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,969 miles
    Test number
    715296130839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass132,935 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,935 miles
    Test number
    161280041603
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test personnel items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers noisy but clearing screen

  3. Pass131,513 miles (+1,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,513 miles
    Test number
    857081003796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass129,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    592656261554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail129,909 miles (+714)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    810062885134
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass129,195 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,195 miles
    Test number
    339552813162
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNo reversing lights

  7. Fail129,179 miles (+998)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    637940157446
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNo reversing lights

  8. Pass128,181 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,181 miles
    Test number
    459409403169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play noted to inner rack joints

  9. Fail128,180 miles (+658)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,180 miles
    Test number
    568721147308
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play noted to inner rack joints

  10. Pass127,522 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,522 miles
    Test number
    789421066034
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight deflectors fitted

  11. Fail127,522 miles (+1,962)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,522 miles
    Test number
    889115492872
    • MajorNearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight deflectors fitted

  12. Pass125,560 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    329904762381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail125,558 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,558 miles
    Test number
    729514423971
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking from no.1 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image 'kick up' on right hand side of pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image 'kick up' on right hand side of pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about T40 UBB

Does T40 UBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 UBB is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 UBB?
The MOT on T40 UBB is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 UBB done?
T40 UBB was recorded at 133,969 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,178 miles a year.
Has T40 UBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 UBB has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 UBB 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 UBB find?
T40 UBB passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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