2001 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T40 LCL
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 302,727 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 302,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T40 LCL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 302,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T40 LCL Mileage History
- 26/06/2006200,845 mi
- 29/06/2006200,867 mi+22 mi
- 13/08/2007231,233 mi+30,366 mi
- 15/08/2007231,250 mi+17 mi
- 22/05/2008238,550 mi+7,300 mi
- 23/05/2008238,550 mi
- 02/07/2009245,283 mi+6,733 mi
- 03/07/2009245,324 mi+41 mi
- 05/07/2010251,223 mi+5,899 mi
- 30/06/2011255,728 mi+4,505 mi
- 16/07/2012261,837 mi+6,109 mi
- 16/07/2012261,837 mi
- 16/07/2013268,421 mi+6,584 mi
- 02/07/2014272,999 mi+4,578 mi
- 26/08/201528,007 mi-244,992 mi
- 26/08/201528,007 mi
- 06/08/2016289,688 mi+261,681 mi
- 25/08/2017292,790 mi+3,102 mi
- 06/09/2017292,795 mi+5 mi
- 29/03/2019294,363 mi+1,568 mi
- 11/10/2021299,805 mi+5,442 mi
- 19/04/2023299,999 mi+194 mi
- 04/06/2024301,502 mi+1,503 mi
- 22/01/2026302,727 mi+1,225 mi
Average of roughly 5,205 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T40 LCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (T40 LCL) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)”; “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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