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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T40 VWNMOT history

T40 VWN is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 136,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,187 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 VWN
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 VWN was last recorded at 136,187 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,179 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,187 miles
  • 2025 – 132,438 miles
  • 2024 – 129,889 miles
  • 2023 – 124,177 miles
  • 2022 – 123,716 miles
  • 2021 – 122,408 miles
  • 2020 – 121,162 miles
  • 2019 – 119,017 miles
  • 2018 – 116,849 miles
  • 2017 – 114,041 miles
  • 2016 – 105,043 miles
  • 2015 – 102,243 miles
  • 2014 – 93,260 miles
  • 2013 – 89,871 miles
  • 2012 – 85,368 miles
  • 2011 – 81,257 miles
  • 2010 – 75,456 miles
  • 2009 – 70,638 miles
  • 2008 – 64,023 miles
  • 2007 – 56,955 miles
  • 2006 – 50,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,187 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension, chassis and brake pipes corrodingRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Brake bake plates damaged or corroded - all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INSIDE ARCHES (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,187 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,187 miles
    Test number
    669254145275
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisorySuspension, chassis and brake pipes corroding

  2. Fail136,179 miles (+3,741)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,179 miles
    Test number
    621424230651
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osf (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisorySuspension, chassis and brake pipes corroding

  3. Pass132,438 miles (+2,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    281272769077
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass129,889 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,889 miles
    Test number
    753649996754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,177 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,177 miles
    Test number
    146296991764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,716 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,716 miles
    Test number
    514000656025
    • AdvisoryBrake bake plates damaged or corroded - all round
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,714 miles (+1,306)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    586885546159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake bake plates damaged or corroded - all round
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,408 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    816552069079
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates damaged and or corroded all round
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,408 miles (+1,246)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    159530626087
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates damaged and or corroded all round
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    436409377993
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs and pads wearing
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail121,162 miles (+2,145)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    950977014592
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs and pads wearing
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass119,017 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,017 miles
    Test number
    577183403989
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryNs an dos front flexi brake hoses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryOs and ns front brake pipes into caliper corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  13. Fail119,017 miles (+2,168)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,017 miles
    Test number
    165324412969
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryNs an dos front flexi brake hoses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryOs and ns front brake pipes into caliper corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  14. Pass116,849 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    513149915606
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INSIDE ARCHES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPLAY INNER RACK (BOTH SIDES)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail116,846 miles (+2,805)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,846 miles
    Test number
    851131178591
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INSIDE ARCHES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPLAY INNER RACK (BOTH SIDES)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass114,041 miles (+8,998)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,041 miles
    Test number
    626138108447
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner steering joint play

  17. Pass105,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    188153497136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering joint play

  18. Fail105,043 miles (+2,800)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    406206836054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering joint play

  19. Pass102,243 miles (+2,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    825990835065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail100,237 miles (+6,977)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,237 miles
    Test number
    409834425047
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass93,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    569113724075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,260 miles (+3,389)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    687413324066
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass89,871 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,871 miles
    Test number
    505054293032
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perrished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.
    • NoteDrivers door inner handle broken, still operational at time of test.

  24. Fail89,870 miles (+4,502)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    145407983478
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perrished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.
    • NoteDrivers door inner handle broken, still operational at time of test.

  25. Pass85,368 miles (+4,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,368 miles
    Test number
    387586582082
    • NoteDrivers door inner handle broken but still opens at time of test.

  26. Pass81,257 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    868736251022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall is cut near to the limit (cords)

  27. Fail81,240 miles (+5,784)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    967404751047
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall is cut near to the limit (cords)

  28. Pass75,456 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,456 miles
    Test number
    324660440030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,638 miles
    Test number
    362799469098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,638 miles (+6,615)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,638 miles
    Test number
    523969069085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  31. Pass64,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    994092458075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail64,023 miles (+7,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    904931658005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  33. Pass56,955 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    220206047041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass50,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,135 miles
    Test number
    321124456033
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T40 VWN

Does T40 VWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 VWN is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 VWN?
The MOT on T40 VWN is valid until 24 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 VWN done?
T40 VWN was recorded at 136,187 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,232 miles a year.
Has T40 VWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 VWN has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 VWN 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 VWN find?
T40 VWN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak; steering rack gaiter deteriorating; suspension, chassis and brake pipes corroding.

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