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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T40 XXLMOT history

T40 XXL is a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 199,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
199,229 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 XXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 XXL was last recorded at 199,229 miles on 23 May 2026, 838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2011: 114,214 miles, lower than 114,397 miles on 11 Jan 2011.

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
198,391 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
838 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,229 miles
  • 2024 – 198,391 miles
  • 2023 – 197,542 miles
  • 2022 – 191,336 miles
  • 2021 – 187,257 miles
  • 2020 – 183,596 miles
  • 2019 – 175,753 miles
  • 2018 – 167,664 miles
  • 2017 – 161,783 miles
  • 2016 – 155,842 miles
  • 2015 – 148,604 miles
  • 2013 – 134,044 miles
  • 2012 – 124,146 miles
  • 2011 – 114,214 miles
  • 2010 – 104,569 miles
  • 2009 – 92,586 miles
  • 2008 – 82,858 miles
  • 2007 – 71,686 miles
  • 2006 – 61,357 miles
  • 2005 – 56,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,229 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,229 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    199,229 miles
    Test number
    226714167613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,391 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    198,391 miles
    Test number
    935270083139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,542 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    197,542 miles
    Test number
    647733473639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,336 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,336 miles
    Test number
    875268939324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,257 miles (+3,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,257 miles
    Test number
    952584562426
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass183,596 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    183,596 miles
    Test number
    894489044736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,753 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    175,753 miles
    Test number
    410146152130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,664 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,664 miles
    Test number
    984327758331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,783 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    161,783 miles
    Test number
    599613706341
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT AT CALIPERS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail161,783 miles (+5,941)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,783 miles
    Test number
    486849724121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT AT CALIPERS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass155,842 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,842 miles
    Test number
    883548662127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail155,732 miles (+7,128)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,732 miles
    Test number
    121645809248
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass148,604 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,604 miles
    Test number
    109211855013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail148,497 miles (+14,453)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,497 miles
    Test number
    827387525065
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass134,044 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,044 miles
    Test number
    766207913074
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail134,024 miles (+9,878)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    958896813023
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass124,146 miles (+169)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,146 miles
    Test number
    725653712075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor condition
    • NoteOffside front exhaust mounting detached

  18. Fail123,977 miles (+9,763)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    636286502011
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor condition
    • NoteOffside front exhaust mounting detached

  19. Pass114,214 miles (-183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,214 miles
    Test number
    525177811098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,397 miles (+9,828)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    667791011011
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass104,569 miles (+11,983)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    104,569 miles
    Test number
    481339310006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front position lamp slightly deteriorated/dim

  22. Pass92,586 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,586 miles
    Test number
    154359219447
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  23. Fail92,582 miles (+9,724)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    231832319091
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  24. Pass82,858 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    933051318074
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside and offside rackends have slight play

  25. Fail82,858 miles (+11,172)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    462961718097
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside and offside rackends have slight play

  26. Fail71,686 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    160217917413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteSide lights on switch,dip headlights come on with ignition.

  27. Pass71,686 miles (+10,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    772177117088
    • NoteSide lights on switch,dip headlights come on with ignition.

  28. Pass61,357 miles (+4,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    534667016017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass56,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    56,402 miles
    Test number
    193330615269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail56,402 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,402 miles
    Test number
    720980415257
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T40 XXL

Does T40 XXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 XXL is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 XXL?
The MOT on T40 XXL is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 XXL done?
T40 XXL was recorded at 199,229 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has T40 XXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 XXL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on T40 XXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 XXL find?
T40 XXL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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