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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and Orange · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T40 UNKMOT history

T40 UNK is a grey and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
209,194 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 UNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 UNK was last recorded at 209,194 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,686 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
508 miles
Average per year
6,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,194 miles
  • 2024 – 208,686 miles
  • 2023 – 208,099 miles
  • 2021 – 203,420 miles
  • 2020 – 198,656 miles
  • 2019 – 198,016 miles
  • 2018 – 197,362 miles
  • 2017 – 194,947 miles
  • 2016 – 189,296 miles
  • 2015 – 180,918 miles
  • 2014 – 173,846 miles
  • 2013 – 160,436 miles
  • 2012 – 142,199 miles
  • 2011 – 124,571 miles
  • 2010 – 108,539 miles
  • 2008 – 102,887 miles
  • 2007 – 89,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,194 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,194 miles (+508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    209,194 miles
    Test number
    812087843942
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass208,686 miles (+587)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    208,686 miles
    Test number
    930396022147
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass208,099 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    208,099 miles
    Test number
    508289871947
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail208,099 miles (+4,679)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,099 miles
    Test number
    629302293930
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass203,420 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,420 miles
    Test number
    293675298966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,656 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,656 miles
    Test number
    151700852944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass198,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    198,016 miles
    Test number
    556875312752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail198,014 miles (+652)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,014 miles
    Test number
    353757174323
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass197,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    197,362 miles
    Test number
    728100084756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail197,362 miles (+2,415)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,362 miles
    Test number
    242798472696
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass194,947 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    194,947 miles
    Test number
    472505968651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass189,296 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    189,296 miles
    Test number
    251712817415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass180,918 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    180,918 miles
    Test number
    205031935462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail180,863 miles (+7,017)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,863 miles
    Test number
    107959625101
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass173,846 miles (+13,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    173,846 miles
    Test number
    445465654191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass160,436 miles (+18,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    160,436 miles
    Test number
    778197423132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass142,199 miles (+17,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,199 miles
    Test number
    775969622102
    • NoteSlight movement in rear engine mounting
  18. Pass124,571 miles (+16,032)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,571 miles
    Test number
    205060431416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,539 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    421305300112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    782281158172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,887 miles (+13,332)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    843671358148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass89,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    804049417245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 UNK

Does T40 UNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 UNK expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 UNK?
The MOT on T40 UNK expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 UNK done?
T40 UNK was recorded at 209,194 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
Has T40 UNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 UNK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 UNK 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 UNK find?
T40 UNK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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