Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T40 VJMMOT history
T40 VJM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 213,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 213,270 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,272 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 VJM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 VJM was last recorded at 213,270 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Dec 2010: 11,624 miles, lower than 116,624 miles on 22 Dec 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 210,615 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,655 miles
- Average per year
- 8,272 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,270 miles
- 2025 – 210,615 miles
- 2024 – 208,351 miles
- 2023 – 204,866 miles
- 2022 – 201,287 miles
- 2021 – 198,318 miles
- 2020 – 196,203 miles
- 2019 – 194,045 miles
- 2018 – 192,069 miles
- 2017 – 181,662 miles
- 2016 – 180,238 miles
- 2015 – 175,957 miles
- 2014 – 166,738 miles
- 2013 – 152,607 miles
- 2012 – 138,144 miles
- 2010 – 11,624 miles
- 2009 – 95,274 miles
- 2008 – 79,118 miles
- 2007 – 62,161 miles
- 2006 – 44,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,270 miles
- AdvisoryAll 4 arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,270 miles (+2,655)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 213,270 miles
- Test number
- 717977713368
- AdvisoryAll 4 arches corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass210,615 miles (+2,264)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 210,615 miles
- Test number
- 771234777478
- AdvisoryAll 4 arches corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass208,351 miles (+3,485)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 208,351 miles
- Test number
- 823576908222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass204,866 miles (+3,579)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 204,866 miles
- Test number
- 607752307997
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner inner sill going soft by diesel tank
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass201,287 miles (+2,969)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 201,287 miles
- Test number
- 785872586679
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass198,318 miles (+7)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 198,318 miles
- Test number
- 358296435256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail198,311 miles (+2,108)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,311 miles
- Test number
- 905236710362
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass196,203 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 196,203 miles
- Test number
- 363794249182
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail196,200 miles (+2,155)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,200 miles
- Test number
- 948232828992
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative leaver moves piston seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens badly cracked (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass194,045 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 194,045 miles
- Test number
- 745232282762
- AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
- AdvisoryOffside front tyres on 2.5mm
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Fail194,045 miles (+23)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,045 miles
- Test number
- 586719518815
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
- AdvisoryOffside front tyres on 2.5mm
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Fail194,022 miles (+1,953)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,022 miles
- Test number
- 194509845627
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOs headlight cracked
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass192,069 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 192,069 miles
- Test number
- 589926571318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,054 miles (+10,392)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,054 miles
- Test number
- 563560495139
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass181,662 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 181,662 miles
- Test number
- 585890976344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail181,642 miles (+1,404)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,642 miles
- Test number
- 758915486076
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass180,238 miles (+4,281)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 180,238 miles
- Test number
- 975284099085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,957 miles (+21)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 175,957 miles
- Test number
- 609441905259
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail175,936 miles (+9,198)15 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,936 miles
- Test number
- 425961195165
- FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass166,738 miles (+14,131)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 166,738 miles
- Test number
- 445050264187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,607 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,607 miles
- Test number
- 288443333426
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on .
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass152,607 miles (+14,463)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 152,607 miles
- Test number
- 675213833174
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on .
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass138,144 miles (+126,520)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 138,144 miles
- Test number
- 297435742456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,624 miles (-105,000)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 11,624 miles
- Test number
- 213897050335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,624 miles (+21,350)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,624 miles
- Test number
- 470006250321
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass95,274 miles (+16,156)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 95,274 miles
- Test number
- 842892949177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,118 miles (+16,957)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 79,118 miles
- Test number
- 890039848191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,161 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 62,161 miles
- Test number
- 404110757142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,062 miles (+17,319)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,062 miles
- Test number
- 814775847142
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 44,743 miles
- Test number
- 274572346174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T40 VJM
- Does T40 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 VJM is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 VJM?
- The MOT on T40 VJM is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 VJM done?
- T40 VJM was recorded at 213,270 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,272 miles a year.
- Has T40 VJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 VJM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T40 VJM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T40 VJM find?
- T40 VJM passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: all 4 arches corroded; general body corrosion under vehicle; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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