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Volkswagen Camper

Red and White · Diesel · 1986 · 1,900 cc

C6 VWBMOT history

C6 VWB is a red and white diesel Volkswagen Camper first used on 13 May 1986. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
98,681 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Camper
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
13 May 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 VWB was last recorded at 98,681 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2007: 69,923 miles, lower than 82,173 miles on 28 Jun 2006.

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
97,832 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
849 miles
Average per year
951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,681 miles
  • 2023 – 97,832 miles
  • 2022 – 95,169 miles
  • 2021 – 93,440 miles
  • 2020 – 91,615 miles
  • 2019 – 88,771 miles
  • 2017 – 88,384 miles
  • 2016 – 85,815 miles
  • 2015 – 84,767 miles
  • 2014 – 82,355 miles
  • 2013 – 81,563 miles
  • 2012 – 78,536 miles
  • 2011 – 75,758 miles
  • 2010 – 73,117 miles
  • 2009 – 72,364 miles
  • 2008 – 70,671 miles
  • 2007 – 69,923 miles
  • 2006 – 82,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,681 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Steering system lightly rubbing n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,681 miles (+849)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    398726924172
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass97,832 miles (+2,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,832 miles
    Test number
    230192596124
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass95,169 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    789980706260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    391288091803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,440 miles (+1,825)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    513536195305
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,615 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    630767033687
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing n/s and o/s (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail91,613 miles (+2,842)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    948511989374
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing n/s and o/s (2.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass88,771 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    989778319881
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Fail88,771 miles (+387)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    168642598223
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass88,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    618759215552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail88,384 miles (+2,569)1 dangerous3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    169662478544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on body and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  12. Pass85,815 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    974671907899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass84,767 miles (+2,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    499758756071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass82,355 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,355 miles
    Test number
    218819134223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass81,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    478722843238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,563 miles (+3,027)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    835832343223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass78,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    266848222268
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail78,536 miles (+2,778)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    449258722210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass75,758 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    217856431258
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront disc pitted and heavily worn

  20. Fail75,758 miles (+2,641)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    118044331296
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront disc pitted and heavily worn

  21. Pass73,117 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    562847330246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside body corroded

  22. Fail73,117 miles (+753)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    991111030276
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside body corroded

  23. Pass72,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    782523239263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,364 miles (+1,693)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    542152739259
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Fail70,671 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    430153038261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  26. Pass70,671 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    872983138249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    800059407296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,923 miles (-12,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    353198307203
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  29. Pass82,173 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    704119376123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Fail81,188 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    521336456133
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about C6 VWB

Does C6 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 VWB expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 VWB?
The MOT on C6 VWB expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 VWB done?
C6 VWB was recorded at 98,681 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 951 miles a year.
Has C6 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 VWB has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on C6 VWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 VWB find?
C6 VWB passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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