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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

V9 VBSMOT history

V9 VBS is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 211,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

V9 VBS green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
211,901 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 VBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 VBS was last recorded at 211,901 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,896 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,005 miles
Average per year
6,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,901 miles
  • 2025 – 205,896 miles
  • 2024 – 202,314 miles
  • 2023 – 198,171 miles
  • 2022 – 192,066 miles
  • 2021 – 187,074 miles
  • 2020 – 182,548 miles
  • 2019 – 177,668 miles
  • 2018 – 173,119 miles
  • 2017 – 168,900 miles
  • 2016 – 163,160 miles
  • 2015 – 151,576 miles
  • 2014 – 143,013 miles
  • 2013 – 140,247 miles
  • 2012 – 135,577 miles
  • 2011 – 135,474 miles
  • 2010 – 132,115 miles
  • 2009 – 125,493 miles
  • 2008 – 114,462 miles
  • 2007 – 99,424 miles
  • 2006 – 86,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,901 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    211,901 miles
    Test number
    755610432858
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail211,901 miles (+6,005)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,901 miles
    Test number
    382739281324
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,896 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    205,896 miles
    Test number
    603106977799
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass202,314 miles (+4,143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,314 miles
    Test number
    445979060233
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass198,171 miles (+6,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,171 miles
    Test number
    314400152512
    • AdvisoryUnder side undersealed

  6. Pass192,066 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    192,066 miles
    Test number
    424862464723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,074 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    187,074 miles
    Test number
    133336392520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass182,548 miles (+4,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    182,548 miles
    Test number
    133156177556
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass177,668 miles (+4,549)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    177,668 miles
    Test number
    116896292219
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,119 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,119 miles
    Test number
    365434310391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail173,115 miles (+4,215)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,115 miles
    Test number
    173181425747
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass168,900 miles (+5,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,900 miles
    Test number
    956848563822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind

  13. Pass163,160 miles (+11,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    163,160 miles
    Test number
    779735378970
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slight damage to glass
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass151,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,576 miles
    Test number
    148131395081
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt cover missing

  15. Fail151,576 miles (+8,563)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,576 miles
    Test number
    558191495087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt cover missing

  16. Pass143,013 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    919214004110
    • NoteAdvisorys on test 185732404192

  17. Fail143,001 miles (+2,754)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,001 miles
    Test number
    185732404192
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s front brake back plate rusty

  18. Pass140,247 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    140,247 miles
    Test number
    145358953449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,233 miles (+4,656)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,233 miles
    Test number
    258864443037
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s o/s front flexi brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all brake discs
    • NoteSurface cuts in outer walls o/s rear n/s front tyres

  20. Pass135,577 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    135,577 miles
    Test number
    156249232422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded.

  21. Fail135,559 miles (+85)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,559 miles
    Test number
    226246902029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail135,474 miles (+3,359)13 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    417978741361
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light stays on
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire broken
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteNo blade on rear wiper
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteRear brake discs badly pitted,corroded and worn

  23. Pass132,115 miles (+6,622)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    812533840323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass125,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    125,493 miles
    Test number
    122898319229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail125,493 miles (+11,031)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,493 miles
    Test number
    124661619293
    • DangerousBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass114,462 miles (+15,038)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    114,462 miles
    Test number
    200433838256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass99,424 miles (+13,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    963035637297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,325 miles
    Test number
    143673226211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,325 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,325 miles
    Test number
    150872026281
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V9 VBS

Does V9 VBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 VBS is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 VBS?
The MOT on V9 VBS is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 VBS done?
V9 VBS was recorded at 211,901 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
Has V9 VBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 VBS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 VBS 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 V9 VBS find?
V9 VBS passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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