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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L6 SBBMOT history

L6 SBB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L6 SBB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,680 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 SBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 SBB was last recorded at 125,680 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2023: 113,804 miles, lower than 118,044 miles on 22 Sept 2022.

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
123,727 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,953 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,680 miles
  • 2025 – 123,727 miles
  • 2024 – 118,472 miles
  • 2023 – 113,804 miles
  • 2022 – 118,044 miles
  • 2021 – 109,962 miles
  • 2020 – 108,175 miles
  • 2019 – 106,917 miles
  • 2018 – 105,729 miles
  • 2017 – 105,033 miles
  • 2016 – 102,310 miles
  • 2015 – 96,652 miles
  • 2014 – 95,898 miles
  • 2013 – 93,460 miles
  • 2012 – 85,680 miles
  • 2011 – 77,261 miles
  • 2010 – 66,915 miles
  • 2009 – 56,146 miles
  • 2008 – 46,929 miles
  • 2007 – 39,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,680 miles (+1,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,680 miles
    Test number
    973431560507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass123,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    438139840662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,727 miles (+5,255)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    604977159701
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,472 miles (+4,668)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    261526676346
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,804 miles (-4,240)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,804 miles
    Test number
    554899787754
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,044 miles (+8,082)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,044 miles
    Test number
    170550068642
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass109,962 miles (+1,787)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    344027461522
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,175 miles (+1,258)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,175 miles
    Test number
    433747431709
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,917 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    231026196123
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,917 miles (+1,188)1 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    886172783161
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,729 miles (+696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,729 miles
    Test number
    610702854157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  12. Pass105,033 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,033 miles
    Test number
    753064825660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,310 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    416548108629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,302 miles (+5,650)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,302 miles
    Test number
    638655016622
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass96,652 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    973311438360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,646 miles (+748)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,646 miles
    Test number
    630024840362
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass95,898 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    319913374448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,460 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    756381943208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,680 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,680 miles
    Test number
    468537152232
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear coil springs are of a different type
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring lower rubber adrift
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  20. Pass85,680 miles (+8,419)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,680 miles
    Test number
    667837452224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear coil springs are of a different type
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring lower rubber adrift
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass77,261 miles (+10,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,261 miles
    Test number
    318862561206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass66,915 miles (+10,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,915 miles
    Test number
    394991950289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight uneven tyre wear

  23. Pass56,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    322620669297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,146 miles (+9,217)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    384770069284
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass46,929 miles (+7,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,929 miles
    Test number
    650843958211
    • NoteNs number plate bulb dim

  26. Pass39,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    351640967436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail39,601 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    771840167221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L6 SBB

Does L6 SBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SBB is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 SBB?
The MOT on L6 SBB is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 SBB done?
L6 SBB was recorded at 125,680 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has L6 SBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 SBB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 SBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 SBB find?
L6 SBB passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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