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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

B15 HBBMOT history

B15 HBB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 283,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

B15 HBB grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
283,491 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B15 HBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B15 HBB was last recorded at 283,491 miles on 12 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,488 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,491 miles
  • 2025 – 283,419 miles
  • 2023 – 283,411 miles
  • 2022 – 283,097 miles
  • 2020 – 282,199 miles
  • 2019 – 280,764 miles
  • 2018 – 278,760 miles
  • 2017 – 271,755 miles
  • 2016 – 263,930 miles
  • 2015 – 254,153 miles
  • 2014 – 240,996 miles
  • 2013 – 231,830 miles
  • 2012 – 222,837 miles
  • 2011 – 218,430 miles
  • 2010 – 212,862 miles
  • 2009 – 208,318 miles
  • 2007 – 205,938 miles
  • 2006 – 172,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,491 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    283,491 miles
    Test number
    554423155154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail283,488 miles (+69)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,488 miles
    Test number
    802551121557
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass283,419 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    283,419 miles
    Test number
    719647099866
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass283,411 miles (+314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    283,411 miles
    Test number
    916345579009
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass283,097 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    283,097 miles
    Test number
    332712942748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail283,093 miles (+894)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,093 miles
    Test number
    162340604518
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Injetor leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass282,199 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    282,199 miles
    Test number
    166975375315
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Fail282,199 miles (+1,435)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,199 miles
    Test number
    454620599945
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass280,764 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    280,764 miles
    Test number
    563216818673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass278,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    278,760 miles
    Test number
    195488729968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail278,760 miles (+7,005)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,760 miles
    Test number
    762509827404
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass271,755 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    271,755 miles
    Test number
    527456119411
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  13. Fail271,750 miles (+7,820)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,750 miles
    Test number
    167710658317
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  14. Pass263,930 miles (+9,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    263,930 miles
    Test number
    706902113010
    • AdvisoryNearside inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint

  15. Pass254,153 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    254,153 miles
    Test number
    809211175006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake servo vacuum pipe rubbing on engine
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner shoulder

  16. Fail254,153 miles (+13,157)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,153 miles
    Test number
    537568665078
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake servo vacuum pipe rubbing on engine
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner shoulder

  17. Pass240,996 miles (+9,166)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    240,996 miles
    Test number
    735663694025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass231,830 miles (+8,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    231,830 miles
    Test number
    528270103156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass222,837 miles (+4,407)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    222,837 miles
    Test number
    346742032032
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play through inner steering arms

  20. Pass218,430 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    218,430 miles
    Test number
    585875041009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail212,862 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,862 miles
    Test number
    240884730079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass212,862 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    212,862 miles
    Test number
    941384330034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass208,318 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    208,318 miles
    Test number
    700707039090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteInjector pipes rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack nearside & offside
    • NoteSpare tyre sidewall damaged

  24. Fail208,318 miles (+2,380)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,318 miles
    Test number
    510424939036
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteInjector pipes rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack nearside & offside
    • NoteSpare tyre sidewall damaged

  25. Pass205,938 miles (+33,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    205,938 miles
    Test number
    164302197278
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass172,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    172,918 miles
    Test number
    544021616355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail172,918 miles1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,918 miles
    Test number
    601291516342
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBelly pan fitted
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres outer tread shoulder perished
    • NoteExhaust has been repaired
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

Questions about B15 HBB

Does B15 HBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B15 HBB is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on B15 HBB?
The MOT on B15 HBB is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B15 HBB done?
B15 HBB was recorded at 283,491 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has B15 HBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B15 HBB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on B15 HBB 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 B15 HBB find?
B15 HBB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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