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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

Y6 NKLMOT history

Y6 NKL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 248,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

Y6 NKL green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
248,834 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 NKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 NKL was last recorded at 248,834 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,834 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 248,834 miles
  • 2024 – 242,817 miles
  • 2023 – 234,602 miles
  • 2022 – 228,478 miles
  • 2021 – 223,461 miles
  • 2020 – 218,224 miles
  • 2019 – 206,828 miles
  • 2018 – 198,390 miles
  • 2017 – 189,568 miles
  • 2016 – 183,495 miles
  • 2015 – 175,882 miles
  • 2014 – 166,970 miles
  • 2013 – 158,429 miles
  • 2012 – 148,453 miles
  • 2011 – 143,418 miles
  • 2010 – 139,857 miles
  • 2008 – 134,236 miles
  • 2007 – 123,775 miles
  • 2006 – 105,945 miles
  • 2005 – 89,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,834 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x from calipers (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres wearing edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,834 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    248,834 miles
    Test number
    527557058329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x from calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail248,834 miles (+6,017)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,834 miles
    Test number
    463147019616
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working x2 both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/wheel arch A post load bearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x from calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass242,817 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    242,817 miles
    Test number
    952620494593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass234,602 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    234,602 miles
    Test number
    381158976262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass228,478 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    228,478 miles
    Test number
    274467713098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass223,461 miles (+5,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    223,461 miles
    Test number
    274230074690
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass218,224 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,224 miles
    Test number
    432456361617
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail218,214 miles (+11,386)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,214 miles
    Test number
    598012994647
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass206,828 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    206,828 miles
    Test number
    348314927779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,390 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    198,390 miles
    Test number
    604086065362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail198,380 miles (+8,812)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,380 miles
    Test number
    824977641349
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum

  12. Pass189,568 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    189,568 miles
    Test number
    675798793144
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing edges

  13. Fail189,557 miles (+6,062)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,557 miles
    Test number
    370310687663
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing edges

  14. Pass183,495 miles (+7,613)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    183,495 miles
    Test number
    386012750826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass175,882 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    175,882 miles
    Test number
    676612715100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail175,881 miles (+8,911)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,881 miles
    Test number
    107781415143
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass166,970 miles (+8,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    166,970 miles
    Test number
    825073114199
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Pass158,429 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    589314313155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,427 miles (+9,974)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,427 miles
    Test number
    148902213109
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

  20. Pass148,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,453 miles
    Test number
    596858412165
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail148,447 miles (+5,029)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,447 miles
    Test number
    738878212152
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust rusted

  22. Pass143,418 miles (+3,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    143,418 miles
    Test number
    107458881064
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass139,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    139,857 miles
    Test number
    943064070056
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Fail139,857 miles (+5,621)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,857 miles
    Test number
    640359260056
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass134,236 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    134,236 miles
    Test number
    572954948359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail134,232 miles (+10,457)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,232 miles
    Test number
    644853348375
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass123,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    522911747367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail123,775 miles (+17,830)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    403703637386
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

  29. Fail105,945 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,945 miles
    Test number
    402431336431
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

  30. Pass105,945 miles (+16,863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    105,945 miles
    Test number
    663331536389
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

  31. Pass89,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    89,082 miles
    Test number
    172165135357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 NKL

Does Y6 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y6 NKL expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y6 NKL?
The MOT on Y6 NKL expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y6 NKL done?
Y6 NKL was recorded at 248,834 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,030 miles a year.
Has Y6 NKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 NKL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 NKL 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 Y6 NKL find?
Y6 NKL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x from calipers; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded x2 both, and 1 more.

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