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Volkswagen California

Maroon · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T806 NWLMOT history

T806 NWL is a maroon diesel Volkswagen California first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 279,547 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
279,547 km
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,687 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T806 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T806 NWL was last recorded at 279,547 km on 20 Feb 2026, 5,375 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,172 km · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,375 km
Average per year
5,687 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 279,547 km
  • 2025 – 274,172 km
  • 2024 – 271,927 km
  • 2023 – 270,105 km
  • 2022 – 263,495 km
  • 2021 – 259,626 km
  • 2020 – 257,174 km
  • 2019 – 248,417 km
  • 2018 – 237,440 km
  • 2017 – 228,941 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,547 km
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,547 km (+5,375)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    279,547 km
    Test number
    357121569948
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass274,172 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    274,172 km
    Test number
    558289500842
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail274,172 km (+2,245)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,172 km
    Test number
    249221695431
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass271,927 km (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    271,927 km
    Test number
    300298252487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass270,105 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    270,105 km
    Test number
    554529419451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail270,105 km (+6,610)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,105 km
    Test number
    326141433803
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass263,495 km (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    263,495 km
    Test number
    342674673727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass259,626 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    259,626 km
    Test number
    699725455055
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted

  9. Fail259,626 km (+2,452)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,626 km
    Test number
    613299444718
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted

  10. Pass257,174 km (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    257,174 km
    Test number
    281575801234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass248,417 km (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    248,417 km
    Test number
    292991088877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail248,391 km (+10,951)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,391 km
    Test number
    405353834649
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass237,440 km (+54)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    237,440 km
    Test number
    835840016768
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps converters fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheels corroded

  14. Fail237,386 km (+8,445)1 dangerous5 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,386 km
    Test number
    506160232759
    • DangerousAll 4 road wheels are heavy rusty and deteriorated
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror casing broken (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users sticker at wrong position (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen the sticker in wrong position (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Radiator lower frame/bumper support heavy rusty/deteriorated (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake just meet the minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Lower coil spring corroded very rusty and deteriorated (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deep scoured (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear body sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdditional equipment for heating system clamp broken and insecure coming pull apart under the vehicle
    • AdvisoryMost of the vehicle under components are very rusty

  15. Pass228,941 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    228,941 km
    Test number
    248002489564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail228,941 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,941 km
    Test number
    897204234151
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Not On The OffSide (1.3.2a)

Questions about T806 NWL

Does T806 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T806 NWL is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T806 NWL?
The MOT on T806 NWL is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T806 NWL done?
T806 NWL was recorded at 279,547 km at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,687 km a year.
Has T806 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T806 NWL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T806 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 T806 NWL find?
T806 NWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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