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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T6 NVUMOT history

T6 NVU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
186,974 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 NVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 NVU was last recorded at 186,974 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,969 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,974 miles
  • 2024 – 185,658 miles
  • 2023 – 182,407 miles
  • 2022 – 179,440 miles
  • 2021 – 178,433 miles
  • 2020 – 176,948 miles
  • 2018 – 175,681 miles
  • 2017 – 167,660 miles
  • 2016 – 156,706 miles
  • 2015 – 138,868 miles
  • 2014 – 111,115 miles
  • 2012 – 85,990 miles
  • 2011 – 65,732 miles
  • 2010 – 36,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,974 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust outer skin peeling middle and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,974 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    186,974 miles
    Test number
    511234382159
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail186,969 miles (+1,311)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,969 miles
    Test number
    458760488303
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass185,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,658 miles
    Test number
    811499422693
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded, both

  4. Fail185,654 miles (+3,247)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,654 miles
    Test number
    329387772622
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun shade on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded, both

  5. Pass182,407 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    182,407 miles
    Test number
    669399670621
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin peeling middle and rear

  6. Fail182,385 miles (+2,945)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,385 miles
    Test number
    216119185992
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin peeling middle and rear

  7. Pass179,440 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,440 miles
    Test number
    667094431107
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail179,437 miles (+1,004)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,437 miles
    Test number
    226365710996
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both rear (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,433 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,433 miles
    Test number
    217855775481
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail178,431 miles (+1,483)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,431 miles
    Test number
    854298981093
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected shows white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass176,948 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,948 miles
    Test number
    790210323816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,681 miles (+8,021)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    175,681 miles
    Test number
    401118711635
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged

  13. Pass167,660 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,660 miles
    Test number
    508487678007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked

  14. Fail167,642 miles (+10,936)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,642 miles
    Test number
    392272553936
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked

  15. Pass156,706 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    156,706 miles
    Test number
    672610936235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged close to excessive
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear low

  16. Fail156,706 miles (+17,838)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,706 miles
    Test number
    774820219721
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged close to excessive
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear low

  17. Pass138,868 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,868 miles
    Test number
    122377709394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,866 miles (+27,751)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,866 miles
    Test number
    507177315343
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass111,115 miles (+25,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    606217654155
    • NoteOff side rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly and very close to limits

  20. Pass85,990 miles (+20,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    386612542324
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,732 miles (+29,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    526285531377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass36,530 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,530 miles
    Test number
    703590660101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,339 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    111358550115
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T6 NVU

Does T6 NVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 NVU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T6 NVU?
The MOT on T6 NVU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 NVU done?
T6 NVU was recorded at 186,974 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,714 miles a year.
Has T6 NVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 NVU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T6 NVU 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 NVU find?
T6 NVU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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