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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

V26 LAUMOT history

V26 LAU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

V26 LAU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,445 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 LAU
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
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 LAU was last recorded at 173,445 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,442 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,445 miles
  • 2025 – 169,221 miles
  • 2024 – 163,267 miles
  • 2023 – 155,214 miles
  • 2022 – 150,859 miles
  • 2021 – 143,866 miles
  • 2020 – 136,813 miles
  • 2019 – 131,990 miles
  • 2018 – 128,643 miles
  • 2017 – 123,672 miles
  • 2016 – 118,009 miles
  • 2015 – 105,866 miles
  • 2014 – 87,366 miles
  • 2013 – 75,787 miles
  • 2012 – 66,609 miles
  • 2011 – 56,320 miles
  • 2010 – 55,204 miles
  • 2009 – 36,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,445 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,445 miles
    Test number
    669924127860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,442 miles (+4,221)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,442 miles
    Test number
    802048309222
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,221 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,221 miles
    Test number
    376415981417
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed

  4. Fail169,221 miles (+5,954)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,221 miles
    Test number
    696304605933
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed

  5. Pass163,267 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,267 miles
    Test number
    745195048041
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has undertrays fitted

  6. Fail163,267 miles (+8,053)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,267 miles
    Test number
    381813271367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has undertrays fitted

  7. Pass155,214 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,214 miles
    Test number
    462506712751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box peeling

  8. Fail155,214 miles (+4,355)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,214 miles
    Test number
    863334083044
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box peeling

  9. Pass150,859 miles (+6,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,859 miles
    Test number
    122493167258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass143,866 miles (+7,053)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    241767068881
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass136,813 miles (+4,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,813 miles
    Test number
    962335616854
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,990 miles (+3,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    131,990 miles
    Test number
    746044032600
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass128,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,643 miles
    Test number
    704794877182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,643 miles (+4,971)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,643 miles
    Test number
    531119178088
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass123,672 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    909450698035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skins weak

  16. Fail123,672 miles (+5,663)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    948517645438
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skins weak

  17. Pass118,009 miles (+12,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    277704923823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass105,866 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    117801665038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight wear
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

  19. Fail105,866 miles (+18,500)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    859821865015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight wear
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

  20. Pass87,366 miles (+214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,366 miles
    Test number
    317560664079
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight corrosion

  21. Fail87,152 miles (+11,365)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,152 miles
    Test number
    135332554065
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight corrosion

  22. Pass75,787 miles (+9,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    559894063052
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Fail66,609 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    135378562006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass66,609 miles (+10,289)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    648358062048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,320 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    387017961046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,204 miles (+18,562)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    522971550383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,642 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,642 miles
    Test number
    704596439382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V26 LAU

Does V26 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 LAU is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 LAU?
The MOT on V26 LAU is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 LAU done?
V26 LAU was recorded at 173,445 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 8,292 miles a year.
Has V26 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 LAU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 LAU 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 V26 LAU find?
V26 LAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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