
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc
L115 PALMOT history
L115 PAL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 1994. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 292,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2026
- Mileage
- 292,904 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L115 PAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 5 Jul 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L115 PAL was last recorded at 292,904 miles on 13 May 2025, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 291,136 miles · 16 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,768 miles
- Average per year
- 2,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 292,904 miles
- 2024 – 291,136 miles
- 2018 – 282,984 miles
- 2017 – 280,276 miles
- 2016 – 278,004 miles
- 2015 – 274,726 miles
- 2014 – 273,076 miles
- 2013 – 269,166 miles
- 2012 – 267,313 miles
- 2011 – 266,315 miles
- 2010 – 265,921 miles
- 2009 – 265,240 miles
- 2008 – 260,294 miles
- 2006 – 251,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass292,904 miles (+1,768)5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 292,904 miles
- Test number
- 696054837039
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass291,136 miles (+8,152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 291,136 miles
- Test number
- 168902104333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass282,984 miles (+5)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 282,984 miles
- Test number
- 133453189902
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Repaired and under sealed over (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
Fail282,979 miles (+195)6 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,979 miles
- Test number
- 171460811669
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Pump (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Repaired and under sealed over (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail282,784 miles (+2,508)1 dangerous7 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,784 miles
- Test number
- 190469729450
- DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner both front inner wing rusty
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass280,276 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 280,276 miles
- Test number
- 144644642179
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear signs of cracking in sidewall
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail280,276 miles (+2,272)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,276 miles
- Test number
- 874421730354
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear signs of cracking in sidewall
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass278,004 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 278,004 miles
- Test number
- 349053867911
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail278,002 miles (+3,276)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,002 miles
- Test number
- 371864253625
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass274,726 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 274,726 miles
- Test number
- 648402221463
- AdvisoryCorrosin to n/s and o/s inner wings adn out riggers
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail274,726 miles (+1,650)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,726 miles
- Test number
- 469820315644
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable seized (3.1.6b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCorrosin to n/s and o/s inner wings adn out riggers
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass273,076 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 273,076 miles
- Test number
- 675229414280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail273,068 miles (+3,902)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,068 miles
- Test number
- 558088214289
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass269,166 miles (+1,853)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 269,166 miles
- Test number
- 325814723278
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteCorrosion and holes outside prescribed areas
- NoteOil leak
Pass267,313 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 267,313 miles
- Test number
- 125460322278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail267,311 miles (+996)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,311 miles
- Test number
- 658239912267
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass266,315 miles (+394)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 266,315 miles
- Test number
- 199203721255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass265,921 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 265,921 miles
- Test number
- 713488620207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail265,921 miles (+681)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,921 miles
- Test number
- 414935120238
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass265,240 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 265,240 miles
- Test number
- 832706419293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail265,225 miles (+4,931)11 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,225 miles
- Test number
- 480612149175
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass260,294 miles (+8,451)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 260,294 miles
- Test number
- 701380528101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass251,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 251,843 miles
- Test number
- 183494986226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail251,843 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,843 miles
- Test number
- 163374586261
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Questions about L115 PAL
- Does L115 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L115 PAL expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L115 PAL?
- The MOT on L115 PAL expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L115 PAL done?
- L115 PAL was recorded at 292,904 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 2,209 miles a year.
- Has L115 PAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L115 PAL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on L115 PAL 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 L115 PAL find?
- L115 PAL passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 5 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.
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