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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

GL 1796MOT history

GL 1796 is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

GL 1796 red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,485 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GL 1796
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GL 1796 was last recorded at 107,485 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 7,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,706 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,779 miles
Average per year
6,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,485 miles
  • 2025 – 99,706 miles
  • 2024 – 93,138 miles
  • 2023 – 85,019 miles
  • 2022 – 79,116 miles
  • 2021 – 68,769 miles
  • 2020 – 60,730 miles
  • 2019 – 50,265 miles
  • 2018 – 38,852 miles
  • 2017 – 38,377 miles
  • 2016 – 36,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,485 miles (+7,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,485 miles
    Test number
    893422752921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass99,706 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,706 miles
    Test number
    803794907281
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail99,705 miles (+6,567)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    843400324842
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass93,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    589509861629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,138 miles (+8,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    624160408117
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  6. Pass85,019 miles (+5,903)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,019 miles
    Test number
    207154388363
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective heat shield (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
  7. Pass79,116 miles (+10,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    265655722385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system
  8. Pass68,769 miles (+8,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    550041150449
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    156157456220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  10. Fail60,730 miles (+10,465)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    432759942265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  11. Pass50,265 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    344113396422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,852 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    339769557459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,377 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,377 miles
    Test number
    380471994391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,017 miles
    Test number
    865689817622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GL 1796

What vehicle is registration GL 1796 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GL 1796 on a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Feb 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GL 1796 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GL 1796 is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on GL 1796?
The MOT on GL 1796 is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GL 1796 done?
GL 1796 was recorded at 107,485 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,782 miles a year.
Has GL 1796 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GL 1796 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on GL 1796 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 GL 1796 find?
GL 1796 passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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