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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

L3 NBSMOT history

L3 NBS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 297,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L3 NBS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
297,179 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NBS was last recorded at 297,179 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 11,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,987 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,192 miles
Average per year
13,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 297,179 miles
  • 2025 – 285,987 miles
  • 2024 – 276,380 miles
  • 2023 – 267,577 miles
  • 2022 – 260,526 miles
  • 2021 – 250,192 miles
  • 2020 – 237,213 miles
  • 2019 – 224,571 miles
  • 2018 – 206,329 miles
  • 2017 – 193,949 miles
  • 2016 – 182,768 miles
  • 2015 – 170,642 miles
  • 2014 – 157,620 miles
  • 2013 – 138,940 miles
  • 2010 – 84,241 miles
  • 2009 – 57,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,179 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,179 miles (+11,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    297,179 miles
    Test number
    349191700084
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass285,987 miles (+9,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    285,987 miles
    Test number
    251910038638
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass276,380 miles (+8,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    276,380 miles
    Test number
    450669052265
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass267,577 miles (+7,051)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    267,577 miles
    Test number
    695348216044
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass260,526 miles (+10,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    260,526 miles
    Test number
    356553566299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated

  6. Pass250,192 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    250,192 miles
    Test number
    704484196184
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

  7. Fail249,874 miles (+12,661)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,874 miles
    Test number
    523282421977
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

  8. Pass237,213 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    237,213 miles
    Test number
    595611518964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail237,192 miles (+12,621)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,192 miles
    Test number
    722011618765
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass224,571 miles (+18,242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    224,571 miles
    Test number
    881270062372
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass206,329 miles (+12,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    206,329 miles
    Test number
    712531607264
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper stop light been disconnected
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  12. Pass193,949 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    193,949 miles
    Test number
    625570206359
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper stop light been disconnected
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  13. Fail193,949 miles (+11,181)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,949 miles
    Test number
    838557787350
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper stop light been disconnected
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  14. Pass182,768 miles (+12,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    182,768 miles
    Test number
    830551186146
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass170,642 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    170,642 miles
    Test number
    713846310764
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre upper stop light been disconnected

  16. Fail170,642 miles (+13,022)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,642 miles
    Test number
    476220483415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre upper stop light been disconnected

  17. Pass157,620 miles (+18,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    157,620 miles
    Test number
    305787694274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass138,940 miles (+54,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    138,940 miles
    Test number
    556807493285
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail84,241 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    560267330390
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass84,241 miles (+26,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    910227530366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass57,405 miles (+278)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    431865609215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Fail57,127 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    990428899101
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about L3 NBS

Does L3 NBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NBS is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NBS?
The MOT on L3 NBS is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NBS done?
L3 NBS was recorded at 297,179 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 13,971 miles a year.
Has L3 NBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NBS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 NBS 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 L3 NBS find?
L3 NBS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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