Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
V6 ALBMOT history
V6 ALB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,819 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 134,819 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 ALB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 ALB was last recorded at 134,819 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,906 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,913 miles
- Average per year
- 5,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,819 miles
- 2025 – 130,906 miles
- 2024 – 123,014 miles
- 2023 – 114,121 miles
- 2022 – 104,350 miles
- 2021 – 100,475 miles
- 2020 – 98,717 miles
- 2019 – 94,679 miles
- 2018 – 91,764 miles
- 2017 – 87,904 miles
- 2016 – 80,710 miles
- 2015 – 75,493 miles
- 2014 – 70,931 miles
- 2013 – 65,612 miles
- 2012 – 61,321 miles
- 2011 – 57,633 miles
- 2010 – 53,806 miles
- 2009 – 49,035 miles
- 2008 – 43,911 miles
- 2007 – 39,260 miles
- 2006 – 32,981 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,819 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,819 miles (+3,913)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 134,819 miles
- Test number
- 235533468294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass130,906 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 130,906 miles
- Test number
- 689139821366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail130,905 miles (+7,891)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,905 miles
- Test number
- 351442623648
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,014 miles (+8,893)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 123,014 miles
- Test number
- 709382387522
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,121 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,121 miles
- Test number
- 188080881480
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
- AdvisoryMinor stone chips front screen
- AdvisoryPlay in front anti roll bar mounting bushes and end mount bushes
Fail114,121 miles (+9,771)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,121 miles
- Test number
- 941825994739
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
- AdvisoryMinor stone chips front screen
- AdvisoryPlay in front anti roll bar mounting bushes and end mount bushes
Pass104,350 miles (+3,875)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 104,350 miles
- Test number
- 161173794865
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass100,475 miles (+1,758)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 100,475 miles
- Test number
- 346762429186
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Pass98,717 miles (+4,038)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 98,717 miles
- Test number
- 590982561274
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass94,679 miles (+2,915)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,679 miles
- Test number
- 338389383897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,764 miles (+3,860)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 91,764 miles
- Test number
- 576007657984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,904 miles (+7,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 87,904 miles
- Test number
- 757293993675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weep of grease (2.5.C.1a)
Pass80,710 miles (+5,217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 80,710 miles
- Test number
- 131373217864
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass75,493 miles (+4,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 75,493 miles
- Test number
- 359644318423
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail70,931 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,931 miles
- Test number
- 498244114382
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,931 miles (+5,319)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,931 miles
- Test number
- 686944814305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,612 miles6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,612 miles
- Test number
- 379679903326
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass65,612 miles (+4,291)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 65,612 miles
- Test number
- 927309103352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,321 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 61,321 miles
- Test number
- 415521012469
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail61,321 miles (+3,688)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,321 miles
- Test number
- 139061212362
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,633 miles (+3,827)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,633 miles
- Test number
- 457924311406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,806 miles (+4,771)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 53,806 miles
- Test number
- 480671400460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,035 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,035 miles
- Test number
- 422430509450
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Pass49,035 miles (+5,124)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,035 miles
- Test number
- 444630209435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,911 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 43,911 miles
- Test number
- 501988208359
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,260 miles (+6,279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 39,260 miles
- Test number
- 671791877270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 32,981 miles
- Test number
- 980481176237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 ALB
- Does V6 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 ALB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 ALB?
- The MOT on V6 ALB is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 ALB done?
- V6 ALB was recorded at 134,819 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,097 miles a year.
- Has V6 ALB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 ALB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 ALB 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 V6 ALB find?
- V6 ALB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.
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