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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

V40 WALMOT history

V40 WAL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

V40 WAL black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
174,926 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 WAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 WAL was last recorded at 174,926 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 4,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,190 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,736 miles
Average per year
8,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,926 miles
  • 2025 – 170,190 miles
  • 2024 – 154,146 miles
  • 2023 – 146,179 miles
  • 2022 – 137,425 miles
  • 2021 – 130,078 miles
  • 2020 – 122,589 miles
  • 2019 – 113,701 miles
  • 2018 – 105,901 miles
  • 2017 – 97,034 miles
  • 2016 – 88,505 miles
  • 2015 – 81,367 miles
  • 2014 – 76,567 miles
  • 2013 – 67,951 miles
  • 2012 – 58,577 miles
  • 2011 – 44,798 miles
  • 2010 – 33,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    174,926 miles
    Test number
    104609214544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,926 miles (+4,736)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,926 miles
    Test number
    334798904245
    • DangerousCentral Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass170,190 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,190 miles
    Test number
    237222279615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail170,187 miles (+16,041)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,187 miles
    Test number
    192074228773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass154,146 miles (+76)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,146 miles
    Test number
    648175820988
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail154,070 miles (+7,891)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,070 miles
    Test number
    913560033040
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass146,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,179 miles
    Test number
    429064808427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,179 miles (+8,754)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,179 miles
    Test number
    752092586305
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass137,425 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,425 miles
    Test number
    573737045322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,078 miles (+7,489)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,078 miles
    Test number
    100838035891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,589 miles
    Test number
    920357855219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,589 miles (+8,888)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,589 miles
    Test number
    176689327162
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass113,701 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    743958310930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail113,691 miles (+7,790)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,691 miles
    Test number
    879450007343
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass105,901 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    500195850627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,781 miles (+8,747)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    724641361639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light not working
  17. Pass97,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    283370069237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,031 miles (+8,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    356219441634
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass88,505 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    711183445572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,495 miles (+7,128)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    116013223517
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass81,367 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    691569884602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail81,367 miles (+4,800)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    799813558999
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass76,567 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    848456714386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
  24. Fail76,567 miles (+8,616)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    386645214302
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
  25. Pass67,951 miles (+9,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    587019133256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,577 miles (+13,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    175019062296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass44,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    518726291180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,798 miles (+11,130)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    915466391170
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  29. Pass33,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    251786680461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,668 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    711526080143
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V40 WAL

Does V40 WAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 WAL is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 WAL?
The MOT on V40 WAL is valid until 19 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 WAL done?
V40 WAL was recorded at 174,926 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 8,851 miles a year.
Has V40 WAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 WAL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 WAL 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 WAL find?
V40 WAL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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