Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T40 VWGMOT history
T40 VWG is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 262,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 262,535 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 VWG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 VWG was last recorded at 262,535 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 5,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 256,946 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,589 miles
- Average per year
- 6,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 262,535 miles
- 2025 – 256,946 miles
- 2024 – 250,000 miles
- 2023 – 242,185 miles
- 2022 – 237,908 miles
- 2021 – 236,467 miles
- 2019 – 234,126 miles
- 2018 – 231,042 miles
- 2017 – 225,628 miles
- 2016 – 220,596 miles
- 2015 – 214,574 miles
- 2014 – 209,812 miles
- 2013 – 201,783 miles
- 2012 – 191,198 miles
- 2011 – 182,661 miles
- 2010 – 170,542 miles
- 2009 – 153,725 miles
- 2008 – 138,875 miles
- 2007 – 133,114 miles
- 2006 – 118,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass262,535 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass262,535 miles (+5,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 262,535 miles
- Test number
- 788990211207
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass256,946 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 256,946 miles
- Test number
- 985722195471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Fail256,917 miles (+6,917)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,917 miles
- Test number
- 122768042260
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Pass250,000 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 250,000 miles
- Test number
- 893250762707
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail250,000 miles (+7,815)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,000 miles
- Test number
- 930453951328
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill foot step area marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill foot step marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass242,185 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 242,185 miles
- Test number
- 197699254271
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail242,174 miles (+4,266)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,174 miles
- Test number
- 737909035173
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white in colour (4.5.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,908 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 237,908 miles
- Test number
- 723765077691
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail237,908 miles (+1,441)1 repaired3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,908 miles
- Test number
- 147008404657
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass236,467 miles (+2,341)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 236,467 miles
- Test number
- 730387705600
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass234,126 miles (+3,084)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 234,126 miles
- Test number
- 601390765829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,042 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 231,042 miles
- Test number
- 493911720732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail231,041 miles (+5,413)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,041 miles
- Test number
- 352092686841
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass225,628 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 225,628 miles
- Test number
- 945991005411
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail225,626 miles (+5,030)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,626 miles
- Test number
- 935754328619
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion innersill (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass220,596 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 220,596 miles
- Test number
- 263777169615
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail220,595 miles (+6,021)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,595 miles
- Test number
- 838843688853
- FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/out rigger ware front and rear door meets (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass214,574 miles (+4,762)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 214,574 miles
- Test number
- 889258295141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,812 miles (+8,029)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 209,812 miles
- Test number
- 499929194123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,783 miles (+10,585)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 201,783 miles
- Test number
- 539996993138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,198 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 191,198 miles
- Test number
- 428049692130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,191 miles (+8,530)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,191 miles
- Test number
- 325176092128
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass182,661 miles (+12,119)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 182,661 miles
- Test number
- 966539291109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,542 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 170,542 miles
- Test number
- 312955090174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,451 miles (+16,726)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,451 miles
- Test number
- 292030690441
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass153,725 miles (+14,850)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 153,725 miles
- Test number
- 263279789467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,875 miles (+5,761)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 138,875 miles
- Test number
- 903930808219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,114 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 133,114 miles
- Test number
- 923490507261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,520 miles (+8,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 127,520 miles
- Test number
- 272286427044
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass118,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 118,937 miles
- Test number
- 933245446028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T40 VWG
- Does T40 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 VWG is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 VWG?
- The MOT on T40 VWG is valid until 7 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 VWG done?
- T40 VWG was recorded at 262,535 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,975 miles a year.
- Has T40 VWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 VWG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T40 VWG 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 VWG find?
- T40 VWG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper cross member corroded.
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