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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T23 MBLMOT history

T23 MBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,722 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 MBL was last recorded at 174,722 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
171,736 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,986 miles
Average per year
8,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,722 miles
  • 2024 – 171,736 miles
  • 2023 – 167,296 miles
  • 2022 – 159,419 miles
  • 2021 – 152,580 miles
  • 2020 – 148,481 miles
  • 2019 – 145,220 miles
  • 2018 – 141,419 miles
  • 2017 – 135,383 miles
  • 2016 – 125,397 miles
  • 2015 – 114,870 miles
  • 2014 – 110,158 miles
  • 2013 – 102,164 miles
  • 2012 – 95,464 miles
  • 2011 – 80,819 miles
  • 2010 – 61,489 miles
  • 2009 – 43,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,722 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,722 miles (+2,986)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,722 miles
    Test number
    446990438458
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass171,736 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,736 miles
    Test number
    137119234430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,296 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,296 miles
    Test number
    475995064157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,419 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,419 miles
    Test number
    317272579492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,580 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,580 miles
    Test number
    869318745429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,481 miles (+3,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    163819777353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

  7. Pass145,220 miles (+3,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,220 miles
    Test number
    456454709134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass141,419 miles (+6,036)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    411499537289
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,383 miles (+9,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,383 miles
    Test number
    679999030826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass125,397 miles (+10,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,397 miles
    Test number
    508305992351
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass114,870 miles (+4,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,870 miles
    Test number
    627205969121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded

  12. Pass110,158 miles (+7,994)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    357362124360
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Pass102,164 miles (+6,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    217010073234
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteExhaust system worn

  14. Pass95,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,464 miles
    Test number
    318198962434
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail95,464 miles (+14,645)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,464 miles
    Test number
    335398962460
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass80,819 miles (+19,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    389625051249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,489 miles (+18,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,489 miles
    Test number
    953292270229
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass43,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,212 miles
    Test number
    411004269201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 MBL

Does T23 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MBL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 MBL?
The MOT on T23 MBL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 MBL done?
T23 MBL was recorded at 174,722 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,108 miles a year.
Has T23 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 MBL has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on T23 MBL 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 T23 MBL find?
T23 MBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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