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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V40 MDLMOT history

V40 MDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

V40 MDL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,009 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MDL was last recorded at 87,009 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,112 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,897 miles
Average per year
4,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,009 miles
  • 2025 – 85,112 miles
  • 2024 – 80,115 miles
  • 2023 – 75,437 miles
  • 2022 – 69,237 miles
  • 2021 – 64,245 miles
  • 2020 – 60,658 miles
  • 2019 – 57,709 miles
  • 2018 – 55,040 miles
  • 2017 – 55,034 miles
  • 2016 – 44,862 miles
  • 2015 – 33,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,009 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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,009 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    857949074975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,112 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,112 miles
    Test number
    612759125154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,115 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    227825232841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    355763991967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,437 miles (+6,200)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    366321497698
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
  6. Pass69,237 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    164180390594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,245 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    408297313814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,658 miles (+2,949)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    173677730838
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass57,709 miles (+2,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    57,709 miles
    Test number
    368578427721
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on the side wall
  10. Pass55,040 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,040 miles
    Test number
    864508377169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x3
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,034 miles
    Test number
    142529371493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,034 miles (+10,172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,034 miles
    Test number
    537186191612
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  13. Pass44,862 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    635300050501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,573 miles
    Test number
    237149545482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MDL

Does V40 MDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MDL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MDL?
The MOT on V40 MDL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MDL done?
V40 MDL was recorded at 87,009 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
Has V40 MDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MDL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 MDL 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 V40 MDL find?
V40 MDL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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