M1VLP - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
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 for durability and adaptability has cemented its status as an iconic vehicle in the light commercial segment.
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
A 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, registration M1VLP, registered in March 2006, finished in silver. It is powered by a 2,460cc diesel engine with CO2 emissions recorded as zero. The vehicle has a current valid MOT, issued on 29 April 2025, valid until 11 May 2026. The latest MOT included advisories for a worn offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush and a corroded nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease, both non-urgent. The vehicle has recorded mileage of 151,983 miles and is taxed. No further mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,983 mi
Expires: 11 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 29 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,982 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 22 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,476 mi
Expires: 11 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Center silencer outer casing starting to deteriorate
Passed - 24 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,762 mi
Expires: 11 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Center exhaust box outer casing starting to deteriorate
Passed - 25 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,076 mi
Expires: 11 May 2023
Passed - 12 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,011 mi
Expires: 11 May 2022
Failed - 10 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,011 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 05 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,945 mi
Expires: 04 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper macpherson strut top mountings noisy
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper macpherson strut top mounting noisy
Passed - 06 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,270 mi
Expires: 12 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Under tray fitted
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 06 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,268 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Under tray fitted
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 13 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,105 mi
Expires: 12 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre & rear exhaust box outer skins deteriorated
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Slight play in front suspension lower arms rear bushes
Failed - 13 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,105 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre & rear exhaust box outer skins deteriorated
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Slight play in front suspension lower arms rear bushes
Failed - 07 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,076 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear brake pads appear to be getting low
- Advisory some movement in front suspension lower arms rear bushes
- Advisory all tyres wearing on edges close to wear bars
- Advisory slight dampness to o/s/f shockabsorber
- Advisory front shockabsorbers dust covers loose
Passed - 08 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,980 mi
Expires: 12 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory play in n/s/f anti roll bar d bush
- Advisory vehicle tested under wet conditions
Failed - 08 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,980 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory play in n/s/f anti roll bar d bush
- Advisory vehicle tested under wet conditions
Passed - 13 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,427 mi
Expires: 12 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory vehicle tested under damp conditionws
Passed - 01 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,045 mi
Expires: 03 September 2016
Failed - 01 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,045 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 01 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,372 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 01 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,372 mi
Expires: 03 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 04 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,950 mi
Expires: 03 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- 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)
Failed - 03 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,944 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- 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)
Passed - 21 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,524 mi
Expires: 22 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 22 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,161 mi
Expires: 22 March 2012
Passed - 17 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,272 mi
Expires: 22 March 2011
Passed - 17 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,869 mi
Expires: 22 March 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M1VLP?
The MOT expires on 11 May 2026.
What is the tax status of M1VLP?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of M1VLP?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 2460cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M1VLP?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.