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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T40 UBDMOT history

T40 UBD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 192,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
192,274 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 UBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 UBD was last recorded at 192,274 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,269 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,274 miles
  • 2024 – 190,315 miles
  • 2023 – 187,402 miles
  • 2022 – 185,213 miles
  • 2021 – 178,403 miles
  • 2020 – 174,153 miles
  • 2019 – 156,555 miles
  • 2018 – 146,294 miles
  • 2017 – 132,821 miles
  • 2016 – 125,801 miles
  • 2015 – 119,301 miles
  • 2014 – 115,437 miles
  • 2013 – 114,268 miles
  • 2012 – 113,236 miles
  • 2011 – 109,045 miles
  • 2010 – 103,980 miles
  • 2009 – 96,450 miles
  • 2008 – 93,270 miles
  • 2007 – 77,355 miles
  • 2006 – 55,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,274 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,274 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    192,274 miles
    Test number
    276696695392
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail192,269 miles (+1,954)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,269 miles
    Test number
    578456130786
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass190,315 miles (+2,913)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,315 miles
    Test number
    795859182998
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing is corroded and holed not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper support is corroded and holed not structural
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass187,402 miles (+2,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,402 miles
    Test number
    408557969890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support is corroded and holed

  5. Pass185,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,213 miles
    Test number
    562139708674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper support bracket heavily corroded and holed weak

  6. Fail185,213 miles (+6,810)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,213 miles
    Test number
    109073376646
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper one (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch one (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper one (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,403 miles (+4,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,403 miles
    Test number
    173158906127
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass174,153 miles (+17,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,153 miles
    Test number
    531051303452
    • 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))

  9. Pass156,555 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,555 miles
    Test number
    920501879733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,294 miles (+13,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,294 miles
    Test number
    398689676567
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre thin on inside

  11. Pass132,821 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,821 miles
    Test number
    159939729288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,801 miles
    Test number
    962592776887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail125,801 miles (+6,500)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,801 miles
    Test number
    208745259039
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass119,301 miles (+3,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,301 miles
    Test number
    696558015182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass115,437 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,437 miles
    Test number
    578732124140
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  16. Fail115,437 miles (+1,169)1 dangerous11 failures13 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,437 miles
    Test number
    635788514122
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteOffside rear brake cable corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  17. Pass114,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    176230833128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail114,268 miles (+1,032)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    399390433186
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass113,236 miles (+4,191)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    119456642156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise brake pad warning light on
    • NoteAdvise hand brake cable has broken stands but not excessive

  20. Pass109,045 miles (+5,065)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,045 miles
    Test number
    479537741195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  21. Pass103,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,980 miles
    Test number
    371946240136
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail131,116 miles (+34,666)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,116 miles
    Test number
    231656140475
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  23. Pass96,450 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    430928539159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,270 miles (+15,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,270 miles
    Test number
    433811138017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,355 miles (+22,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    601931737069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,107 miles
    Test number
    370214426061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 UBD

Does T40 UBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 UBD is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 UBD?
The MOT on T40 UBD is valid until 29 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 UBD done?
T40 UBD was recorded at 192,274 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
Has T40 UBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 UBD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 UBD 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 UBD find?
T40 UBD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/weak; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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