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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

V40 BGCMOT history

V40 BGC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

V40 BGC white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,228 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BGC was last recorded at 154,228 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 8,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2010: 42,375 miles, lower than 42,735 miles on 25 Oct 2010.

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
145,559 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,669 miles
Average per year
7,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,228 miles
  • 2025 – 145,559 miles
  • 2024 – 136,164 miles
  • 2023 – 124,469 miles
  • 2022 – 115,687 miles
  • 2021 – 107,282 miles
  • 2020 – 98,816 miles
  • 2019 – 93,464 miles
  • 2018 – 89,883 miles
  • 2017 – 87,734 miles
  • 2016 – 85,708 miles
  • 2015 – 79,675 miles
  • 2014 – 75,630 miles
  • 2012 – 69,149 miles
  • 2011 – 54,491 miles
  • 2010 – 42,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,228 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,228 miles (+8,669)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,228 miles
    Test number
    921410523960
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,559 miles (+9,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,559 miles
    Test number
    321783702672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,164 miles (+11,695)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,164 miles
    Test number
    376211683562
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,469 miles (+8,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,469 miles
    Test number
    825673239656
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass115,687 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,687 miles
    Test number
    433002643207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,282 miles (+8,466)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,282 miles
    Test number
    817359582064
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,816 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,816 miles
    Test number
    385790930772
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  8. Fail98,816 miles (+5,352)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,816 miles
    Test number
    791882280425
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,464 miles (+3,581)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    476137432865
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,883 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    688985749958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,734 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    356971462274
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  12. Fail87,732 miles (+2,024)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    156699119672
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  13. Pass85,708 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    901053344113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,675 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    178016515053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,630 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    465380224013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteService light on

  16. Fail75,630 miles (+6,481)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    418788214069
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteService light on

  17. Pass69,149 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    807151242389
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail69,028 miles (+14,537)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,028 miles
    Test number
    958586332375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass54,491 miles (+12,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    296143721364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,375 miles (-360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    744399090274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,735 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    363148490457
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V40 BGC

Does V40 BGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BGC is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 BGC?
The MOT on V40 BGC is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 BGC done?
V40 BGC was recorded at 154,228 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,108 miles a year.
Has V40 BGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 BGC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V40 BGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 BGC find?
V40 BGC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; oil leak, but not excessive.

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