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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

DMS 6MOT history

DMS 6 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

DMS 6 silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,328 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DMS 6
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DMS 6 was last recorded at 103,328 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,439 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,889 miles
Average per year
2,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,328 miles
  • 2025 – 100,439 miles
  • 2024 – 97,476 miles
  • 2022 – 93,296 miles
  • 2021 – 86,817 miles
  • 2020 – 81,050 miles
  • 2019 – 75,584 miles
  • 2018 – 70,915 miles
  • 2017 – 70,472 miles
  • 2016 – 69,958 miles
  • 2015 – 68,544 miles
  • 2014 – 68,468 miles
  • 2012 – 64,948 miles
  • 2011 – 61,213 miles
  • 2010 – 57,555 miles
  • 2009 – 54,518 miles
  • 2008 – 50,365 miles
  • 2007 – 48,425 miles
  • 2006 – 46,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,328 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,328 miles (+2,889)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,328 miles
    Test number
    572950586542
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass100,439 miles (+2,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,439 miles
    Test number
    543075146461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass97,476 miles (+4,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,476 miles
    Test number
    740377557645
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,296 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,296 miles
    Test number
    543578632768
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail93,227 miles (+6,410)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    606262584397
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,817 miles (+322)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    284238360718
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail86,495 miles (+5,445)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    578758330181
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit 0.7 Test result 2.07 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking, VERY poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking, VERY poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE , front to rears corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake cable VERY corroded likely to snap
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES ,cracking and close to legal age limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE rear arm bushes all have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,050 miles (+35)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    277730036070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and edges and cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  9. Fail81,015 miles (+5,431)1 dangerous3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,015 miles
    Test number
    958789397625
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and edges and cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  10. Pass75,584 miles (+45)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,584 miles
    Test number
    356422241834
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail75,539 miles (+4,624)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,539 miles
    Test number
    367813677484
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass70,915 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    116265969683
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail70,915 miles (+443)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    552323152408
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass70,472 miles (+514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,472 miles
    Test number
    412892519889
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    440965857697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,957 miles (+1,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    176598990066
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass68,544 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    961522450853
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass68,468 miles (+3,520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,468 miles
    Test number
    736474304387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass64,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    167807312357
    • 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)

  20. Fail64,948 miles (+3,735)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    567327012397
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

  21. Pass61,213 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    827305131361
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail61,213 miles (+3,658)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    955465131360
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass57,555 miles (+72)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    404522840498
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s front ind lens broken at lower part

  24. Fail57,483 miles (+2,965)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    791565130302
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s front ind lens broken at lower part

  25. Pass54,518 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    441671489284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOs door mirror glass broken

  26. Fail54,513 miles (+4,148)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    112650089222
    • DangerousOsf tyre is perished
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOs door mirror glass broken

  27. Pass50,365 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    364176778461
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  28. Fail50,365 miles (+1,940)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    890226578223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  29. Pass48,425 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    902031767287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,520 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    273189436467
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about DMS 6

What vehicle is registration DMS 6 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DMS 6 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DMS 6 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DMS 6 is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on DMS 6?
The MOT on DMS 6 is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DMS 6 done?
DMS 6 was recorded at 103,328 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
Has DMS 6 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DMS 6 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on DMS 6 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 DMS 6 find?
DMS 6 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, and 1 more.

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