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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

X23 MBWMOT history

X23 MBW is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

X23 MBW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,562 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 MBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 MBW was last recorded at 79,562 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,658 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,904 miles
Average per year
6,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,562 miles
  • 2025 – 72,658 miles
  • 2024 – 65,549 miles
  • 2023 – 60,305 miles
  • 2022 – 55,622 miles
  • 2021 – 50,761 miles
  • 2020 – 48,065 miles
  • 2019 – 37,466 miles
  • 2018 – 26,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,562 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    846371716203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,658 miles (+7,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    310848842127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    562353666415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail65,549 miles (+5,244)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    926469834841
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass60,305 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    920022400258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,622 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    833290550650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    660030598731
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail50,761 miles (+2,696)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    812238504005
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass48,065 miles (+10,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    732825930294
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
  10. Pass37,466 miles (+10,553)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    737185329580
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass26,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,913 miles
    Test number
    481060993574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 MBW

Does X23 MBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 MBW is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 MBW?
The MOT on X23 MBW is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 MBW done?
X23 MBW was recorded at 79,562 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
Has X23 MBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 MBW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X23 MBW 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 X23 MBW find?
X23 MBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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