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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T40 WLYMOT history

T40 WLY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,494 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 WLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 WLY was last recorded at 158,494 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,084 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,410 miles
Average per year
6,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,494 miles
  • 2025 – 156,084 miles
  • 2024 – 154,574 miles
  • 2023 – 152,653 miles
  • 2022 – 149,548 miles
  • 2021 – 144,812 miles
  • 2020 – 143,628 miles
  • 2019 – 134,452 miles
  • 2018 – 123,553 miles
  • 2017 – 108,229 miles
  • 2015 – 93,399 miles
  • 2014 – 84,832 miles
  • 2013 – 78,417 miles
  • 2012 – 72,818 miles
  • 2011 – 65,875 miles
  • 2010 – 59,767 miles
  • 2009 – 51,805 miles
  • 2008 – 45,099 miles
  • 2007 – 36,884 miles
  • 2006 – 30,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found on shaker plate only (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,494 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,494 miles
    Test number
    869896268404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,494 miles (+2,410)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,494 miles
    Test number
    666875843951
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,084 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,084 miles
    Test number
    998014655661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,574 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,574 miles
    Test number
    383356853134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,570 miles (+1,917)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,570 miles
    Test number
    659911522327
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy large bore with a silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass152,653 miles (+3,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,653 miles
    Test number
    791859084290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass149,548 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,548 miles
    Test number
    129328855201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,812 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,812 miles
    Test number
    157733063953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,628 miles (+9,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,628 miles
    Test number
    676657383377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer band 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass134,452 miles (+10,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,452 miles
    Test number
    361698400614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,553 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    859027713552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail123,131 miles (+14,902)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,131 miles
    Test number
    779067367622
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear clamp snapped

  13. Pass108,229 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    642585374589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found on shaker plate only (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail108,225 miles (+14,826)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,225 miles
    Test number
    524366300733
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested dipswitch faulty , stuck on main beam (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found on shaker plate only (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass93,399 miles (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    702820513587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,832 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,832 miles
    Test number
    515847694205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,830 miles (+6,413)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    957155794264
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront bumper missing
    • NoteRear bumper missing

  18. Pass78,417 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    118944833364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,818 miles (+6,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    146230342320
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar links and bushes are worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

  20. Pass65,875 miles (+6,108)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    637689231366
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront number plate deteriating
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges and low on tread depth (2mm)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass59,767 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    180217530384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    614802249358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,805 miles (+6,706)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    764991449373
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass45,099 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,099 miles
    Test number
    272964248378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,884 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,884 miles
    Test number
    610835847369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    772966446335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 WLY

Does T40 WLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 WLY is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 WLY?
The MOT on T40 WLY is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 WLY done?
T40 WLY was recorded at 158,494 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,660 miles a year.
Has T40 WLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 WLY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 WLY 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 WLY find?
T40 WLY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 205/55/16; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear.

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