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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

T40 YEHMOT history

T40 YEH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 188,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,437 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 YEH was last recorded at 188,437 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,372 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,437 miles
  • 2025 – 184,069 miles
  • 2024 – 179,878 miles
  • 2023 – 176,446 miles
  • 2022 – 172,173 miles
  • 2021 – 166,283 miles
  • 2020 – 165,832 miles
  • 2019 – 159,850 miles
  • 2018 – 155,840 miles
  • 2017 – 151,062 miles
  • 2016 – 147,803 miles
  • 2015 – 143,414 miles
  • 2014 – 136,218 miles
  • 2013 – 132,357 miles
  • 2012 – 129,163 miles
  • 2011 – 123,605 miles
  • 2010 – 117,719 miles
  • 2009 – 113,871 miles
  • 2008 – 104,855 miles
  • 2007 – 98,285 miles
  • 2006 – 85,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,437 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

35 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,437 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    188,437 miles
    Test number
    293537702864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail188,372 miles (+4,303)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,372 miles
    Test number
    637408829119
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass184,069 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    184,069 miles
    Test number
    597888270336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail183,977 miles (+4,099)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,977 miles
    Test number
    704519031677
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,878 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,878 miles
    Test number
    598601578881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail179,818 miles (+3,372)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,818 miles
    Test number
    498587750803
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass176,446 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,446 miles
    Test number
    544061421465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,173 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,173 miles
    Test number
    376537758351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,283 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,283 miles
    Test number
    157465289632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,832 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,832 miles
    Test number
    245148461135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail165,808 miles (+5,958)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,808 miles
    Test number
    934516797612
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass159,850 miles (+100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,850 miles
    Test number
    192997031528
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail159,750 miles (+3,910)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,750 miles
    Test number
    998125967477
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass155,840 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,840 miles
    Test number
    200016910142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail155,438 miles (+4,376)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,438 miles
    Test number
    847822655212
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking under bonnet engine component (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  16. Pass151,062 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,062 miles
    Test number
    930659973423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail151,037 miles (+3,234)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,037 miles
    Test number
    290629984650
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass147,803 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,803 miles
    Test number
    393407907628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,783 miles (+4,369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,783 miles
    Test number
    296947735585
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass143,414 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,414 miles
    Test number
    109699085430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,367 miles (+7,149)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,367 miles
    Test number
    896403285045
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass136,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    136,218 miles
    Test number
    208678254093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail136,218 miles (+3,861)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,218 miles
    Test number
    637987654087
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass132,357 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,357 miles
    Test number
    415796393012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail132,354 miles (+3,191)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    165584193482
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass129,163 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    417490682027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail129,087 miles (+5,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,087 miles
    Test number
    555536172063
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass123,605 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,605 miles
    Test number
    935482881099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail123,481 miles (+5,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,481 miles
    Test number
    707165571003
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  30. Fail117,719 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,719 miles
    Test number
    711614870041
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass117,719 miles (+3,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,719 miles
    Test number
    800204370022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  32. Pass113,871 miles (+9,016)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    143572369011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass104,855 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,855 miles
    Test number
    141054168060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass98,285 miles (+12,986)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    882385877080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass85,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    85,299 miles
    Test number
    820381116127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 YEH

Does T40 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 YEH is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 YEH?
The MOT on T40 YEH is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 YEH done?
T40 YEH was recorded at 188,437 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has T40 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 YEH has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 YEH 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 YEH find?
T40 YEH passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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