Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
C6 BOWMOT history
C6 BOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 228,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 228,758 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 BOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 BOW was last recorded at 228,758 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 222,910 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,848 miles
- Average per year
- 10,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 228,758 miles
- 2025 – 222,910 miles
- 2024 – 211,330 miles
- 2023 – 208,620 miles
- 2022 – 203,364 miles
- 2017 – 185,933 miles
- 2016 – 159,400 miles
- 2015 – 131,589 miles
- 2014 – 103,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount noisey
- AdvisoryOil leak
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,758 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 228,758 miles
- Test number
- 315456932527
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount noisey
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass222,910 miles (+11,580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 222,910 miles
- Test number
- 949646460606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall damage
Pass211,330 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 211,330 miles
- Test number
- 550326381087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail211,330 miles (+2,710)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,330 miles
- Test number
- 834997990974
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,620 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 208,620 miles
- Test number
- 171294584124
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail208,620 miles (+5,256)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,620 miles
- Test number
- 773598918108
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass203,364 miles (+17,431)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 203,364 miles
- Test number
- 209500209759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,933 miles (+26,533)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 185,933 miles
- Test number
- 531313815453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,400 miles (+27,811)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 159,400 miles
- Test number
- 840001484575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,589 miles (+28,034)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 131,589 miles
- Test number
- 653171832644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 103,555 miles
- Test number
- 937870584287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C6 BOW
- Does C6 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 BOW is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C6 BOW?
- The MOT on C6 BOW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C6 BOW done?
- C6 BOW was recorded at 228,758 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 10,834 miles a year.
- Has C6 BOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 BOW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on C6 BOW 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 C6 BOW find?
- C6 BOW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension top mount noisey; oil leak.
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