Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T56 CBWMOT history
T56 CBW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 231,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 231,042 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,908 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T56 CBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T56 CBW was last recorded at 231,042 miles on 11 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Sept 2025: 231,042 miles, lower than 297,151 miles on 11 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 297,151 miles · 11 Sept 2024
- Average per year
- 1,908 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 231,042 miles
- 2024 – 297,151 miles
- 2023 – 293,095 miles
- 2022 – 288,972 miles
- 2021 – 286,519 miles
- 2020 – 284,449 miles
- 2019 – 281,155 miles
- 2018 – 276,269 miles
- 2017 – 271,966 miles
- 2016 – 270,293 miles
- 2015 – 267,549 miles
- 2014 – 262,930 miles
- 2013 – 256,131 miles
- 2012 – 251,182 miles
- 2011 – 246,300 miles
- 2010 – 242,273 miles
- 2009 – 233,125 miles
- 2008 – 225,171 miles
- 2007 – 212,831 miles
- 2006 – 194,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,042 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Areas of upper body corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,042 miles (-66,109)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 231,042 miles
- Test number
- 607365166943
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass297,151 miles (+4,056)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 297,151 miles
- Test number
- 709656412888
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass293,095 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 293,095 miles
- Test number
- 175639953574
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill has light corrosion
Pass288,972 miles (+2,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 288,972 miles
- Test number
- 896323470730
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPatches of light corrosion under vehicle, not structural
Pass286,519 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 286,519 miles
- Test number
- 449457909128
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass284,449 miles (+3,294)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 284,449 miles
- Test number
- 937345368231
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass281,155 miles (+4,886)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 281,155 miles
- Test number
- 343937056411
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPatches of upper body corrosion
Pass276,269 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 276,269 miles
- Test number
- 310782345085
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAreas of upper body corrosion
Pass271,966 miles (+1,673)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 271,966 miles
- Test number
- 738783869397
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAreas of upper body corrosion
Pass270,293 miles (+2,744)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 270,293 miles
- Test number
- 940989937787
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAreas of light corrosion
Pass267,549 miles (+4,619)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 267,549 miles
- Test number
- 920258757852
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front rack joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass262,930 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 262,930 miles
- Test number
- 996905644206
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail262,928 miles (+6,797)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,928 miles
- Test number
- 638365444227
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass256,131 miles (+4,949)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 256,131 miles
- Test number
- 498622743230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight play ns steering rack end
Pass251,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 251,182 miles
- Test number
- 438045742283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail251,182 miles (+4,882)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,182 miles
- Test number
- 768175042222
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass246,300 miles (+4,027)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 246,300 miles
- Test number
- 856195741260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,273 miles (+9,148)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 242,273 miles
- Test number
- 700206240212
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack/split due to age
Pass233,125 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 233,125 miles
- Test number
- 574621249295
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
Fail233,124 miles (+7,953)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,124 miles
- Test number
- 620371849202
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
Pass225,171 miles (+12,340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 225,171 miles
- Test number
- 161487548262
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass212,831 miles (+18,442)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 212,831 miles
- Test number
- 113148147226
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished
Pass194,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 194,389 miles
- Test number
- 310988076129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T56 CBW
- Does T56 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T56 CBW expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T56 CBW?
- The MOT on T56 CBW expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T56 CBW done?
- T56 CBW was recorded at 231,042 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 1,908 miles a year.
- Has T56 CBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T56 CBW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2014.
- Has the mileage on T56 CBW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T56 CBW find?
- T56 CBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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