2001 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T40 LBO
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 161,241 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T40 LBO Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 161,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T40 LBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (T40 LBO) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking at fuel injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
T40 LBO Mileage History
- 06/10/200655,240 mi
- 18/10/200762,301 mi+7,061 mi
- 23/10/200762,404 mi+103 mi
- 01/11/200873,701 mi+11,297 mi
- 04/11/200981,776 mi+8,075 mi
- 04/11/200981,776 mi
- 30/10/201091,827 mi+10,051 mi
- 30/10/201091,827 mi
- 02/11/2011103,542 mi+11,715 mi
- 03/11/2011103,552 mi+10 mi
- 01/11/2012115,942 mi+12,390 mi
- 29/10/2013120,404 mi+4,462 mi
- 04/11/2013120,489 mi+85 mi
- 07/10/2014126,352 mi+5,863 mi
- 07/10/2014126,352 mi
- 30/10/2015131,620 mi+5,268 mi
- 10/11/2016136,175 mi+4,555 mi
- 09/11/2017141,459 mi+5,284 mi
- 10/11/2017141,459 mi
- 28/08/2018141,842 mi+383 mi
- 29/08/2018141,855 mi+13 mi
- 27/08/2019145,750 mi+3,895 mi
- 30/08/2019145,750 mi
- 07/09/2020146,212 mi+462 mi
- 31/08/2021147,322 mi+1,110 mi
- 31/08/2021147,322 mi
- 17/09/2022148,404 mi+1,082 mi
- 30/10/2023148,569 mi+165 mi
- 02/11/2023148,569 mi
- 09/10/2024150,361 mi+1,792 mi
- 17/10/2024150,424 mi+63 mi
- 13/10/2025156,638 mi+6,214 mi
- 09/10/2026161,241 mi+4,603 mi
- 10/10/2026161,241 mi
Average of roughly 5,297 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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