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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T40 WVWMOT history

T40 WVW is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 114,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
114,264 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 WVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 WVW was last recorded at 114,264 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2011: 69,791 miles, lower than 155,398 miles on 20 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,463 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,264 miles
  • 2024 – 113,463 miles
  • 2023 – 112,694 miles
  • 2022 – 112,689 miles
  • 2021 – 111,901 miles
  • 2020 – 109,692 miles
  • 2019 – 108,601 miles
  • 2018 – 107,674 miles
  • 2017 – 105,663 miles
  • 2016 – 102,201 miles
  • 2015 – 97,365 miles
  • 2014 – 94,103 miles
  • 2013 – 87,604 miles
  • 2012 – 75,039 miles
  • 2011 – 69,791 miles
  • 2009 – 155,398 miles
  • 2008 – 152,690 miles
  • 2007 – 135,438 miles
  • 2006 – 122,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,264 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine has oil leakRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked on tread
  • AdvisorySlight play in front antiroll bar bushes
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  • AdvisoryWipers poorRecorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,264 miles (+801)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    635686115146
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked on tread
    • AdvisorySlight play in front antiroll bar bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  2. Pass113,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    880331935989
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryPlay in front antiroll bar bushes

  3. Fail113,463 miles (+769)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    306236439679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryPlay in front antiroll bar bushes

  4. Pass112,694 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    389061730759
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisorySills undersealed
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  5. Fail112,689 miles (+788)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,689 miles
    Test number
    194658052570
    • DangerousPower steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills under sealed

  6. Pass111,901 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    280770576761
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  7. Fail111,896 miles (+2,204)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    106621397292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corrroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis corroded

  8. Pass109,692 miles (+1,091)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,692 miles
    Test number
    892005845191
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on all brake pads ok
    • AdvisorySlight play in anti roll bar d bushs

  9. Pass108,601 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    385012626249
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable starting to fray
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in ns track rod end / steering arm
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf top ball joint
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  10. Fail108,598 miles (+924)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,598 miles
    Test number
    810850947789
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable starting to fray
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in ns track rod end / steering arm
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf top ball joint
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  11. Pass107,674 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,674 miles
    Test number
    728320097008
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside driveshaft bolts missing
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light inop

  12. Fail107,674 miles (+2,011)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,674 miles
    Test number
    885795150455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside driveshaft bolts missing
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light inop

  13. Pass105,663 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,663 miles
    Test number
    366065601856
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable starting to fray
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOs cv gaiter inner clip loose
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack arms
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf wheel bearing

  14. Fail105,663 miles (+3,462)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,663 miles
    Test number
    868949070441
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable starting to fray
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOs cv gaiter inner clip loose
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack arms
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf wheel bearing

  15. Pass102,201 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    450446656705
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf track rod end and rack arm

  16. Fail102,199 miles (+4,834)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,199 miles
    Test number
    802139496079
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf track rod end and rack arm

  17. Pass97,365 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,365 miles
    Test number
    601946308515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail97,364 miles (+3,261)2 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    568322934246
    • DangerousFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryService brake has only just met the requirements

  19. Pass94,103 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    167537264290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail94,103 miles (+6,499)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    367016964453
    • DangerousPower steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,604 miles
    Test number
    398030763270
    • NoteOil leak===slight play in both rack arms==nsf tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Fail87,604 miles (+12,565)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,604 miles
    Test number
    565560863273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak===slight play in both rack arms==nsf tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass75,039 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    227736462122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,403 miles
    Test number
    876921462043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,403 miles (+4,612)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,403 miles
    Test number
    855920862072
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass69,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    535882561050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail69,791 miles (-85,607)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    547102561094
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass155,398 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    155,398 miles
    Test number
    694403999294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail155,398 miles (+2,708)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,398 miles
    Test number
    584915789242
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass152,690 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    830625198071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail152,668 miles (+17,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,668 miles
    Test number
    440013398060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass135,438 miles (+13,236)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    135,438 miles
    Test number
    272765287033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass122,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    160863186070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 WVW

Does T40 WVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 WVW expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 WVW?
The MOT on T40 WVW expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 WVW done?
T40 WVW was recorded at 114,264 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
Has T40 WVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 WVW has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 WVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 WVW find?
T40 WVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: both front inner sills corroded; engine has oil leak; nearside rear tyre cracked on tread, and 3 more.

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