B6NBR - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
MOT: Not validGB
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The Volkswagen Transporter, often referred to simply as the VW Transporter, is a versatile and enduring commercial van renowned for its reliability and practicality. Manufactured by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a division of the German automaker Volkswagen AG, it has been a staple in both commercial and leisure sectors since its inception. Introduced in 1950, the Transporter has evolved through numerous generations, each featuring advancements in design, technology, and performance. Known for its spacious interior, robust build quality, and efficient engines, the Transporter remains a popular choice for businesses and individuals alike. Its reputation is built on a combination of durability, versatility, and innovative features that adapt to diverse needs, making it a distinctive presence on roads across the UK and beyond.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter with registration B6NBR, first registered in March 1993. It is finished in white with a 1896cc diesel engine. The vehicle has recorded a mileage of 163,878 miles. The current MOT is not valid; the latest test was conducted on 18 April 2024. The vehicle has multiple major advisories related to corrosion on suspension components and brake pipes, as well as a fluid leak harmful to the environment. The brake hoses are slightly deteriorated. The vehicle is currently untaxed. No information is available regarding CO2 emissions or tax status.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 18 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,878 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 21 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,434 mi
Expires: 20 April 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brakes tested by decelerometer
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 04 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,426 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake performance unable to be tested fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under side of vehicle corroded
Failed - 07 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,426 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under side of vehicle corroded
Passed - 09 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,335 mi
Expires: 08 December 2021
Failed - 11 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,335 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 24 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,209 mi
Expires: 11 November 2020
Passed - 16 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,812 mi
Expires: 15 May 2019
Passed - 23 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,977 mi
Expires: 22 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory advise corrosion to inner and outer sills front and rear floor
Failed - 23 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,977 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory advise corrosion to inner and outer sills front and rear floor
Passed - 27 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,090 mi
Expires: 26 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed - 02 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,533 mi
Expires: 01 May 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Failed - 01 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,533 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 30 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,908 mi
Expires: 29 April 2013
Failed - 30 April 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,908 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 05 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,850 mi
Expires: 17 April 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 31 March 2011 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,843 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,286 mi
Expires: 17 April 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed - 16 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,286 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 18 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,596 mi
Expires: 17 April 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 15 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,596 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 14 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,524 mi
Expires: 13 April 2009
Failed - 14 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,524 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
- Major Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Passed - 14 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,713 mi
Expires: 13 April 2008
Failed - 14 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,713 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for B6NBR?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of B6NBR?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 11 January 2025.
What are the specifications of B6NBR?
This is a 1993 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in White. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of B6NBR?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.