
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T640 DBWMOT history
T640 DBW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 148,255 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,303 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T640 DBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T640 DBW was last recorded at 148,255 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,180 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,075 miles
- Average per year
- 3,303 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,255 miles
- 2025 – 147,180 miles
- 2022 – 145,908 miles
- 2021 – 143,171 miles
- 2020 – 141,271 miles
- 2019 – 139,943 miles
- 2018 – 136,239 miles
- 2017 – 132,057 miles
- 2016 – 124,876 miles
- 2014 – 124,380 miles
- 2013 – 122,872 miles
- 2012 – 120,511 miles
- 2011 – 117,652 miles
- 2010 – 112,548 miles
- 2009 – 107,307 miles
- 2008 – 95,612 miles
- 2007 – 85,756 miles
- 2006 – 81,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch x2 as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front captain seat base has movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper support bar heavily corroded
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail148,255 miles (+1,075)4 major1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,255 miles
- Test number
- 347996617235
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch x2 as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front captain seat base has movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper support bar heavily corroded
Pass147,180 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 147,180 miles
- Test number
- 512957742866
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,175 miles (+1,267)9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,175 miles
- Test number
- 127755654088
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,908 miles (+2,737)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,908 miles
- Test number
- 636419320419
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre's on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass143,171 miles (+1,900)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 143,171 miles
- Test number
- 281538551556
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,271 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 141,271 miles
- Test number
- 760003251266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass139,943 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,943 miles
- Test number
- 224704095346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail139,896 miles (+3,657)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,896 miles
- Test number
- 288056434332
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,239 miles (+4,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 136,239 miles
- Test number
- 112303634225
- AdvisoryOffside no; plate lamp , bulb changed
Pass132,057 miles (+7,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 132,057 miles
- Test number
- 211629072235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly misshaped
Pass124,876 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 124,876 miles
- Test number
- 616801448929
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) and mounting rubbers are perished
- AdvisoryAdvise suspension has been lowered all round
Pass124,861 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 124,861 miles
- Test number
- 107342959987
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront seats have slight movement
- AdvisoryN/s front c/v gaiter is weeping inner one is split
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel rim has slight damage
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack
- AdvisorySuspension has been lowered
Fail124,861 miles (+481)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,861 miles
- Test number
- 288634227992
- FailureEmissions not tested no emissions tested due to fuel leaking over engine (7.3.A.1)
- FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking fuel over engine (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s front c/v gaiter is weeping inner one is split
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel rim has slight damage
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack
- AdvisorySuspension has been lowered
Pass124,380 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 124,380 miles
- Test number
- 299460814326
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise front seats have movement in there swivel fixings
- NoteAdvise n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter is split
- NoteAdvise n/s rear wheel rim is damaged on inside
- NoteAdvise vehicle has been lowered
- NoteExhaust system is corroded
Fail124,380 miles (+1,508)5 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,380 miles
- Test number
- 507870714335
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise front seats have movement in there swivel fixings
- NoteAdvise n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter is split
- NoteAdvise n/s rear wheel rim is damaged on inside
- NoteAdvise vehicle has been lowered
- NoteExhaust system is corroded
Pass122,872 miles (+2,361)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 122,872 miles
- Test number
- 219887093278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront swivel seats have slight movement
Pass120,511 miles (+3)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 120,511 miles
- Test number
- 345025132337
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
- NoteN/s front c/v boot weeping
- NoteRear suspension lowered
Fail120,508 miles (+2,856)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,508 miles
- Test number
- 818853532337
- FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
- NoteN/s front c/v boot weeping
- NoteRear suspension lowered
Pass117,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 117,652 miles
- Test number
- 449318771235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,652 miles (+5,104)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,652 miles
- Test number
- 856328671242
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,548 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 112,548 miles
- Test number
- 981426570172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail112,548 miles (+5,241)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,548 miles
- Test number
- 444062570149
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass107,307 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 107,307 miles
- Test number
- 572619059129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracked
- NoteSlight play in track rod arms
Fail107,307 miles (+11,695)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,307 miles
- Test number
- 581785959115
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracked
- NoteSlight play in track rod arms
Pass95,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 95,612 miles
- Test number
- 831271768117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,612 miles (+9,856)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,612 miles
- Test number
- 421201468127
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass85,756 miles (+4,663)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2008
- Odometer
- 85,756 miles
- Test number
- 610364527116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 81,093 miles
- Test number
- 722970446104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T640 DBW
- Does T640 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T640 DBW expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T640 DBW?
- The MOT on T640 DBW expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T640 DBW done?
- T640 DBW was recorded at 148,255 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 3,303 miles a year.
- Has T640 DBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T640 DBW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T640 DBW 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 T640 DBW find?
- T640 DBW failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill as marked; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 as marked, and 13 more.
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