
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass93,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 93,138 miles
- Test number
- 589509861629
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
Pass50,265 miles (+11,413)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 50,265 miles
- Test number
- 344113396422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,852 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 38,852 miles
- Test number
- 339769557459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,377 miles (+2,360)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 38,377 miles
- Test number
- 380471994391
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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