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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1993 · 1,896 cc

L113 GWNMOT history

L113 GWN is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 198,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L113 GWN black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
198,652 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L113 GWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L113 GWN was last recorded at 198,652 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,167 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,485 miles
Average per year
872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,652 miles
  • 2025 – 194,167 miles
  • 2024 – 192,482 miles
  • 2021 – 192,436 miles
  • 2017 – 192,374 miles
  • 2013 – 192,186 miles
  • 2011 – 191,918 miles
  • 2010 – 189,236 miles
  • 2009 – 188,297 miles
  • 2008 – 185,541 miles
  • 2007 – 181,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,652 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer front sill not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,652 miles (+4,485)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    198,652 miles
    Test number
    486636043457
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer front sill not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass194,167 miles (+1,685)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    194,167 miles
    Test number
    816489743457
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass192,482 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    192,482 miles
    Test number
    560639387533
    • AdvisoryBoth front out riggers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
  4. Pass192,436 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    192,436 miles
    Test number
    406123667920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis inner sill area covered in underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail192,433 miles (+59)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,433 miles
    Test number
    519136110087
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area between frt/ rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area between frt / rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass192,374 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    192,374 miles
    Test number
    296183187728
    • AdvisoryCorrosion holes to underside of vehicle not within 30 cm of prescribed areas
  7. Pass192,186 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    192,186 miles
    Test number
    126907103135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  8. Fail192,186 miles (+268)1 dangerous10 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,186 miles
    Test number
    588438293022
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  9. Pass191,918 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    191,918 miles
    Test number
    169363511322
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteUnderside corroded
  10. Fail191,918 miles (+2,682)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,918 miles
    Test number
    456942311328
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteUnderside corroded
  11. Pass189,236 miles (+939)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    189,236 miles
    Test number
    851544630169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOff side outer c.v. boot cracks appearing
  12. Pass188,297 miles (+22)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    188,297 miles
    Test number
    290839939132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll mentioned ball joints have rubber boots split around joints
    • NoteSmall play on exhaust clamp area of front pipe to centre
  13. Fail188,275 miles (+2,734)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,275 miles
    Test number
    223543339400
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll mentioned ball joints have rubber boots split around joints
    • NoteSmall play on exhaust clamp area of front pipe to centre
  14. Pass185,541 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    185,541 miles
    Test number
    673317008173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass181,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    181,641 miles
    Test number
    701272737031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail181,641 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,641 miles
    Test number
    710432137020
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about L113 GWN

Does L113 GWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L113 GWN is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L113 GWN?
The MOT on L113 GWN is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L113 GWN done?
L113 GWN was recorded at 198,652 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 872 miles a year.
Has L113 GWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L113 GWN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L113 GWN 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 L113 GWN find?
L113 GWN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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