Volkswagen Transporter
Purple · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
V40 RKMMOT history
V40 RKM is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 71,993 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 RKM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 27 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 RKM was last recorded at 71,993 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,993 miles · 19 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,993 miles
- 2025 – 67,793 miles
- 2024 – 63,960 miles
- 2023 – 61,953 miles
- 2022 – 59,155 miles
- 2021 – 57,420 miles
- 2020 – 49,734 miles
- 2019 – 41,943 miles
- 2018 – 31,348 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,993 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deterioratedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 9 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,993 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 71,993 miles
- Test number
- 285236530314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
Fail71,993 miles (+4,200)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,993 miles
- Test number
- 141049994371
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryNoise auxiliary area
Pass67,793 miles (+3,833)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 67,793 miles
- Test number
- 770619663658
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryIntermittent auxiliary noise requires attention
Pass63,960 miles (+2,007)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 63,960 miles
- Test number
- 630102406011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
Pass61,953 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,953 miles
- Test number
- 617404038319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
Fail61,953 miles (+2,798)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,953 miles
- Test number
- 185010198681
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
Pass59,155 miles (+1,735)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 59,155 miles
- Test number
- 585484223670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,420 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 57,420 miles
- Test number
- 556763433602
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail57,420 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,420 miles
- Test number
- 936374780108
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,734 miles (+7,791)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 49,734 miles
- Test number
- 112639623887
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,943 miles (+10,595)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 41,943 miles
- Test number
- 680577297108
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass31,348 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 31,348 miles
- Test number
- 201529582770
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about V40 RKM
- Does V40 RKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 RKM is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 RKM?
- The MOT on V40 RKM is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 RKM done?
- V40 RKM was recorded at 71,993 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,222 miles a year.
- Has V40 RKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 RKM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V40 RKM 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 RKM find?
- V40 RKM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges; exhaust outer skin deteriorated.
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