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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,460 cc

T18 NTNMOT history

T18 NTN is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,954 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 NTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 NTN was last recorded at 130,954 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,958 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,996 miles
Average per year
8,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,954 miles
  • 2025 – 125,958 miles
  • 2024 – 115,478 miles
  • 2023 – 106,455 miles
  • 2022 – 96,401 miles
  • 2021 – 93,626 miles
  • 2020 – 86,772 miles
  • 2019 – 80,840 miles
  • 2018 – 72,023 miles
  • 2017 – 63,312 miles
  • 2016 – 57,111 miles
  • 2015 – 47,398 miles
  • 2014 – 35,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,954 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,954 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,954 miles
    Test number
    399517112383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail130,954 miles (+4,996)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,954 miles
    Test number
    866258017276
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,958 miles (+10,480)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,958 miles
    Test number
    194349894988
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,478 miles (+9,023)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    438079977673
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass106,455 miles (+10,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    468247119783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass96,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    953950272686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,401 miles (+2,775)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    330206214775
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,626 miles (+6,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,626 miles
    Test number
    178671173005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,772 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    922342925541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,840 miles (+8,817)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,840 miles
    Test number
    379146162573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,023 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,023 miles
    Test number
    206776694799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,312 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    672472322041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,111 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    777833461242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,398 miles (+12,079)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    303889056888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,319 miles
    Test number
    447447864222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 NTN

Does T18 NTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 NTN is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 NTN?
The MOT on T18 NTN is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 NTN done?
T18 NTN was recorded at 130,954 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,335 miles a year.
Has T18 NTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 NTN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 NTN 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 T18 NTN find?
T18 NTN passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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