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Volkswagen California

Turquoise · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T750 NWLMOT history

T750 NWL is a turquoise diesel Volkswagen California first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 281,638 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
281,638 km
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,436 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T750 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T750 NWL was last recorded at 281,638 km on 19 May 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
281,635 km · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
3,436 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 281,638 km
  • 2025 – 280,610 km
  • 2022 – 271,449 km
  • 2021 – 266,890 km
  • 2020 – 263,574 km
  • 2019 – 255,203 km
  • 2018 – 253,145 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass281,638 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass281,638 km (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    281,638 km
    Test number
    326675323474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail281,635 km (+1,025)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,635 km
    Test number
    869785869231
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass280,610 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    280,610 km
    Test number
    795563301375
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts are worn

  4. Pass280,147 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    280,147 miles
    Test number
    963470197710
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts are worn

  5. Fail280,141 miles (+1,835)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,141 miles
    Test number
    292686379356
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts are worn

  6. Pass278,306 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    278,306 miles
    Test number
    225140834586
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail278,306 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,306 miles
    Test number
    231179611179
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass271,449 km13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    271,449 km
    Test number
    130203742851
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  9. Fail271,449 miles1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,449 miles
    Test number
    738348027363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material unbonded from backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  10. Pass266,890 km (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    266,890 km
    Test number
    876378206272
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail266,889 km (+3,315)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,889 km
    Test number
    891614330023
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass263,574 km3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    263,574 km
    Test number
    125239322854
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail263,574 km (+8,371)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,574 km
    Test number
    802622880675
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass255,203 km (+2,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    255,203 km
    Test number
    278203560175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAux belt noisy

  15. Pass253,145 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    253,145 km
    Test number
    895613428620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T750 NWL

Does T750 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T750 NWL is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T750 NWL?
The MOT on T750 NWL is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T750 NWL done?
T750 NWL was recorded at 281,638 km at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,436 km a year.
Has T750 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T750 NWL has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T750 NWL 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 T750 NWL find?
T750 NWL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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