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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T6 BDNMOT history

T6 BDN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 291,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
291,272 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 BDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 BDN was last recorded at 291,272 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 8,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,853 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,419 miles
Average per year
11,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 291,272 miles
  • 2025 – 282,853 miles
  • 2024 – 271,652 miles
  • 2023 – 262,182 miles
  • 2022 – 254,749 miles
  • 2021 – 248,560 miles
  • 2019 – 235,109 miles
  • 2018 – 223,341 miles
  • 2012 – 214,741 miles
  • 2011 – 189,671 miles
  • 2010 – 161,966 miles
  • 2009 – 130,579 miles
  • 2008 – 77,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,272 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded all four front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside wiper scratch on windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass291,272 miles (+8,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    291,272 miles
    Test number
    209913618960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass282,853 miles (+24)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    282,853 miles
    Test number
    332089553086
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper scratch on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryOil level to high

  3. Fail282,829 miles (+11,177)7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,829 miles
    Test number
    270730680472
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper scratch on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryOil level to high

  4. Pass271,652 miles (+9,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    271,652 miles
    Test number
    950751335811
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded borderline
    • AdvisoryEngine damp of oil
    • AdvisoryMiddle section exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay o/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

  5. Pass262,182 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    262,182 miles
    Test number
    443291334757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass254,749 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    254,749 miles
    Test number
    553974536500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass248,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    248,560 miles
    Test number
    610118503364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail248,560 miles (+13,451)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,560 miles
    Test number
    949221449231
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass235,109 miles (+11,768)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    235,109 miles
    Test number
    775620075498
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass223,341 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    223,341 miles
    Test number
    152706560200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass214,741 miles (+25,070)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    214,741 miles
    Test number
    378407622364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass189,671 miles (+27,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    189,671 miles
    Test number
    357332121368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,966 miles (+31,387)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    161,966 miles
    Test number
    824892420364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,579 miles (+24,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    184534829347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,961 miles (+28,491)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    510586139037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,470 miles
    Test number
    731631278059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 BDN

Does T6 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 BDN is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 BDN?
The MOT on T6 BDN is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 BDN done?
T6 BDN was recorded at 291,272 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 11,850 miles a year.
Has T6 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 BDN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T6 BDN 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 T6 BDN find?
T6 BDN passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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