
Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 1,998 cc
L100 BUFMOT history
L100 BUF is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 230,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 230,030 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,663 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L100 BUF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 12 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L100 BUF was last recorded at 230,030 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 228,647 miles · 22 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,383 miles
- Average per year
- 4,663 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,030 miles
- 2025 – 228,647 miles
- 2024 – 226,715 miles
- 2023 – 224,873 miles
- 2022 – 223,567 miles
- 2021 – 222,233 miles
- 2020 – 221,604 miles
- 2019 – 219,901 miles
- 2018 – 218,219 miles
- 2017 – 216,370 miles
- 2016 – 213,939 miles
- 2015 – 212,461 miles
- 2014 – 210,475 miles
- 2013 – 206,344 miles
- 2012 – 197,936 miles
- 2011 – 188,999 miles
- 2010 – 181,067 miles
- 2009 – 167,134 miles
- 2008 – 157,394 miles
- 2007 – 140,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryUnder-Sealed Throughout
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front cross member corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,030 miles (+1,383)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 230,030 miles
- Test number
- 614019522118
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-Sealed Throughout
Pass228,647 miles (+1,932)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 228,647 miles
- Test number
- 913049860121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect
Pass226,715 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 226,715 miles
- Test number
- 121031803751
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermdiate pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside of front crossmember corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear bumper iron heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded not excessive
Fail226,715 miles (+1,842)4 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,715 miles
- Test number
- 103543502807
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system intermediate pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermdiate pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside of front crossmember corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear bumper iron heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded not excessive
Pass224,873 miles (+1,306)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 224,873 miles
- Test number
- 857355770993
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded not excessive
Pass223,567 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 223,567 miles
- Test number
- 444312384647
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
Fail223,566 miles (+1,333)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,566 miles
- Test number
- 632646267174
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
Pass222,233 miles (+629)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 222,233 miles
- Test number
- 718850310232
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front outriggers in wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four inner wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear floor corroded
Pass221,604 miles (+1,703)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 221,604 miles
- Test number
- 957322494450
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear intermediate (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
Pass219,901 miles (+1,682)3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 219,901 miles
- Test number
- 849769866641
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass218,219 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 218,219 miles
- Test number
- 783120200324
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded intermediate pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Fail218,219 miles (+1,849)1 dangerous7 failures15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,219 miles
- Test number
- 599301011234
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded intermediate pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Pass216,370 miles (+2,431)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 216,370 miles
- Test number
- 212007063810
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront suspention bed has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryVehicle underside of body has corrosion at rear
Pass213,939 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 213,939 miles
- Test number
- 212703940521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,937 miles (+1,476)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,937 miles
- Test number
- 971659617544
- FailureCentre Front Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass212,461 miles (+1,986)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 212,461 miles
- Test number
- 866339215030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,475 miles (+4,131)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 210,475 miles
- Test number
- 799798734098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,344 miles (+8,408)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 206,344 miles
- Test number
- 679646843032
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass197,936 miles (+8,937)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 197,936 miles
- Test number
- 377594832031
- NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly rusty
- NoteSlight play in both front inner rack jionts
Pass188,999 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 188,999 miles
- Test number
- 726821561079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail188,990 miles (+7,923)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,990 miles
- Test number
- 305779651016
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass181,067 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 181,067 miles
- Test number
- 192333560497
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail181,065 miles (+13,931)1 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,065 miles
- Test number
- 841881760078
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass167,134 miles (+9,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 167,134 miles
- Test number
- 982564639019
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass157,394 miles (+16,443)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 157,394 miles
- Test number
- 150320268449
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass140,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 140,951 miles
- Test number
- 581479137072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L100 BUF
- Does L100 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 BUF is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L100 BUF?
- The MOT on L100 BUF is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L100 BUF done?
- L100 BUF was recorded at 230,030 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,663 miles a year.
- Has L100 BUF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L100 BUF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L100 BUF 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 L100 BUF find?
- L100 BUF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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