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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

C6 RKLMOT history

C6 RKL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

C6 RKL silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,161 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 RKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 RKL was last recorded at 189,161 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2014: 11,569 miles, lower than 101,704 miles on 23 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,159 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,161 miles
  • 2025 – 179,694 miles
  • 2024 – 171,162 miles
  • 2023 – 163,626 miles
  • 2022 – 159,350 miles
  • 2021 – 155,916 miles
  • 2020 – 152,288 miles
  • 2019 – 149,726 miles
  • 2018 – 146,914 miles
  • 2017 – 143,182 miles
  • 2016 – 132,473 miles
  • 2014 – 11,569 miles
  • 2013 – 101,704 miles
  • 2012 – 89,241 miles
  • 2011 – 77,727 miles
  • 2010 – 68,198 miles
  • 2009 – 57,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,161 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear spring carrier arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive top engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,161 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,161 miles
    Test number
    898033559365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail189,159 miles (+9,465)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,159 miles
    Test number
    843742425489
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass179,694 miles (+8,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    179,694 miles
    Test number
    985491704102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass171,162 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,162 miles
    Test number
    632309768918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION,OUTER SKIN CATCHING ON REAR UNDER FLOOOR HEAT SHIELD
    • AdvisoryREAR UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELDS SLIGHTLY LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR SPRING CARRIER ARMS CORRODED.

  5. Fail171,162 miles (+7,536)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,162 miles
    Test number
    984992438497
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION,OUTER SKIN CATCHING ON REAR UNDER FLOOOR HEAT SHIELD
    • AdvisoryREAR UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELDS SLIGHTLY LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR SPRING CARRIER ARMS CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryRear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

  6. Pass163,626 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,626 miles
    Test number
    584532679487
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring carrier arms corroded

  7. Fail163,514 miles (+4,164)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,514 miles
    Test number
    745748513602
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring carrier arms corroded

  8. Pass159,350 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,350 miles
    Test number
    446268952178
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail159,348 miles (+3,432)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,348 miles
    Test number
    284621792919
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass155,916 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,916 miles
    Test number
    221892505961
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise drivers mirror
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades

  11. Fail155,916 miles (+3,628)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,916 miles
    Test number
    194248550158
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise drivers mirror
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades

  12. Pass152,288 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    483276291633
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail152,288 miles (+2,562)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    533702101657
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass149,726 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,726 miles
    Test number
    569898744183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,914 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,914 miles
    Test number
    887631304600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,182 miles (+10,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,182 miles
    Test number
    140872079400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass132,473 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,473 miles
    Test number
    383096413067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,466 miles (+120,897)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,466 miles
    Test number
    276843172637
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass11,569 miles (-90,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,569 miles
    Test number
    698623304252
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail101,704 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    217964103245
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass101,704 miles (+12,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    518934403252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass89,241 miles (+11,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,241 miles
    Test number
    509453312284
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass77,727 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    426959401284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,198 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    314177390182
    • NoteStone chip n/s outside swept area

  25. Fail68,198 miles (+10,695)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    751686690174
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStone chip n/s outside swept area

  26. Pass57,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    564220719273
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail57,503 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    271108809242
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about C6 RKL

Does C6 RKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 RKL is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 RKL?
The MOT on C6 RKL is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 RKL done?
C6 RKL was recorded at 189,161 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
Has C6 RKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 RKL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 RKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 RKL find?
C6 RKL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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