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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L111 TABMOT history

L111 TAB is a blue and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 192,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

L111 TAB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
192,821 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
22 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 TAB was last recorded at 192,821 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 6,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2014: 163,362 miles, lower than 294,510 miles on 11 Jun 2013.
  • 26 Nov 2019: 184,583 miles, lower than 203,767 miles on 6 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,506 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
6,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,821 miles
  • 2023 – 186,506 miles
  • 2021 – 185,568 miles
  • 2019 – 184,583 miles
  • 2018 – 203,767 miles
  • 2017 – 195,862 miles
  • 2016 – 186,967 miles
  • 2015 – 175,264 miles
  • 2014 – 163,362 miles
  • 2013 – 294,510 miles
  • 2012 – 281,269 miles
  • 2011 – 272,854 miles
  • 2009 – 248,119 miles
  • 2008 – 233,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill BORDERLINE (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCondition of o/s outer sill
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear floorsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,821 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    192,821 miles
    Test number
    302009631228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill BORDERLINE (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of o/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear floors

  2. Fail192,821 miles (+6,315)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,821 miles
    Test number
    680636241185
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill BORDERLINE (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of o/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear floors

  3. Pass186,506 miles (+938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    186,506 miles
    Test number
    700948846301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear floors

  4. Pass185,568 miles (+985)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    185,568 miles
    Test number
    194054631074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake brake binding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s step
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/f inner wing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

  5. Pass184,583 miles (-19,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,583 miles
    Test number
    417642711221
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s stop sill BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r sill BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outrigger under wheel arch
    • AdvisorySecurity of head lamp

  6. Pass203,767 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    203,767 miles
    Test number
    261522094360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,862 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    195,862 miles
    Test number
    909442247328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,967 miles (+11,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    186,967 miles
    Test number
    334128979675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes

  9. Pass175,264 miles (+11,902)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    175,264 miles
    Test number
    285969865471
    • NoteBoth rear tyres only just legel
    • NoteCorrsion on n/s and o/s front undersills BORDERLINE
    • NoteN/s headlamp
    • NoteO/s mirror BORDERLINE

  10. Pass163,362 miles (-131,148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    163,362 miles
    Test number
    285965154445
    • NoteCorrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and outer sills
    • NoteFoot and handbrake travel

  11. Pass294,510 miles (+13,241)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    294,510 miles
    Test number
    256762363161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass281,269 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    281,269 miles
    Test number
    468896562163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail281,265 miles (+8,411)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,265 miles
    Test number
    359545162101
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  14. Pass272,854 miles (+24,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    272,854 miles
    Test number
    217680111179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  15. Pass248,119 miles (+12)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    248,119 miles
    Test number
    670398839171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCorrosion offside inner wing
    • NoteOffside inner constant velocity joint gaitor split
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteScreen cracked center
    • NoteWipers adjusted

  16. Fail248,107 miles (+14,375)8 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,107 miles
    Test number
    802372639112
    • FailureFront Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCorrosion offside inner wing
    • NoteOffside inner constant velocity joint gaitor split
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  17. Pass233,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    233,732 miles
    Test number
    242029094305
    • NoteO/s/f shocker damp

Questions about L111 TAB

Does L111 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 TAB expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 TAB?
The MOT on L111 TAB expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 TAB done?
L111 TAB was recorded at 192,821 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024.
Has L111 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 TAB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 TAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L111 TAB find?
L111 TAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill borderline; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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