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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T6 BVEMOT history

T6 BVE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
182,531 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 BVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T6 BVE was last recorded at 182,531 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,908 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,623 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,531 miles
  • 2025 – 178,908 miles
  • 2024 – 176,097 miles
  • 2023 – 171,981 miles
  • 2022 – 157,136 miles
  • 2020 – 133,307 miles
  • 2019 – 131,216 miles
  • 2018 – 115,047 miles
  • 2017 – 107,891 miles
  • 2016 – 99,959 miles
  • 2015 – 92,049 miles
  • 2013 – 83,188 miles
  • 2012 – 74,225 miles
  • 2011 – 64,258 miles
  • 2010 – 55,384 miles
  • 2009 – 40,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,531 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

What MOT failures 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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,531 miles (+3,623)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,531 miles
    Test number
    434724372532
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

  2. Pass178,908 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,908 miles
    Test number
    316970382157
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail178,898 miles (+2,801)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,898 miles
    Test number
    191975456065
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass176,097 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,097 miles
    Test number
    980327845668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,981 miles (+14,845)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,981 miles
    Test number
    761204534118
    • MinorNearside Front Inner 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass157,136 miles (+23,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    191152836240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,307 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,307 miles
    Test number
    253381873125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,216 miles
    Test number
    320338599136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,215 miles (+8,643)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,215 miles
    Test number
    668932309381
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,572 miles
    Test number
    635449833379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,571 miles (+7,524)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,571 miles
    Test number
    524846377345
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,047 miles
    Test number
    686974907253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,046 miles (+7,155)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    964542159782
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,891 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,891 miles
    Test number
    401583884546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    689334231502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,957 miles (+7,908)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    805678811242
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut on side wall

  17. Pass92,049 miles (+8,861)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    565795705003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePower steering rack damp

  18. Pass83,188 miles (+8,963)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    405067513261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust becoming corroded
    • NoteWipers becoming worn

  19. Pass74,225 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    887880642032
    • Note2 x nails in n/s r tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has various minor cuts not deep enuff to reach the cords also has a nail
    • NoteWapers becoming worn

  20. Fail74,225 miles (+9,967)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    596520642089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Note2 x nails in n/s r tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has various minor cuts not deep enuff to reach the cords also has a nail
    • NoteWapers becoming worn

  21. Fail64,258 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    198766041406
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass64,258 miles (+8,874)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    576516841063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,384 miles
    Test number
    212387300293
    • NoteTax disc positioned in swept area of windscreen

  24. Fail55,384 miles (+15,311)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,384 miles
    Test number
    321527500483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteTax disc positioned in swept area of windscreen

  25. Pass40,073 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    350903009454
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

Questions about T6 BVE

Does T6 BVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 BVE is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T6 BVE?
The MOT on T6 BVE is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 BVE done?
T6 BVE was recorded at 182,531 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has T6 BVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 BVE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T6 BVE 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 BVE find?
T6 BVE failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; offside track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 2 more.

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