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Yellow · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

T6 YLWMOT history

T6 YLW is a yellow diesel Volkswagen California first used on 4 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 122,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,181 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 YLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 YLW was last recorded at 122,181 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 16,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,534 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16,647 miles
Average per year
14,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,181 miles
  • 2024 – 105,534 miles
  • 2023 – 85,258 miles
  • 2022 – 77,847 miles
  • 2021 – 65,437 miles
  • 2020 – 52,229 miles
  • 2019 – 36,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,181 miles (+16,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    413977901692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,534 miles
    Test number
    312494849242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,534 miles (+20,276)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,534 miles
    Test number
    861825004631
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,258 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    805280546491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,847 miles (+12,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,847 miles
    Test number
    333165091542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,437 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    953026147375
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail65,357 miles (+13,128)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,357 miles
    Test number
    950674947360
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,229 miles (+15,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    431074972689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    725190731832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 YLW

Does T6 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 YLW is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T6 YLW?
The MOT on T6 YLW is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 YLW done?
T6 YLW was recorded at 122,181 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 14,258 miles a year.
Has T6 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 YLW has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T6 YLW 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 YLW find?
T6 YLW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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