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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

L11 OTLMOT history

L11 OTL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 204,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

L11 OTL red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
204,144 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 OTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 OTL was last recorded at 204,144 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,129 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
6,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,144 miles
  • 2023 – 190,891 miles
  • 2020 – 182,238 miles
  • 2018 – 169,260 miles
  • 2017 – 158,889 miles
  • 2016 – 149,571 miles
  • 2015 – 130,662 miles
  • 2014 – 127,972 miles
  • 2013 – 123,417 miles
  • 2012 – 117,892 miles
  • 2011 – 114,484 miles
  • 2010 – 108,534 miles
  • 2009 – 102,861 miles
  • 2008 – 98,985 miles
  • 2007 – 87,836 miles
  • 2006 – 70,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,144 miles
  • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,144 miles (+15)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    204,144 miles
    Test number
    991100364047
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Fail204,129 miles (+13,238)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,129 miles
    Test number
    316071531276
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass190,891 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    190,891 miles
    Test number
    632113982258
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail190,863 miles (+8,625)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,863 miles
    Test number
    931922166083
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass182,238 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    182,238 miles
    Test number
    240598683151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail182,226 miles (+12,966)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,226 miles
    Test number
    387920215324
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass169,260 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    169,260 miles
    Test number
    534686426240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,134 miles (+10,245)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,134 miles
    Test number
    507429178173
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass158,889 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,889 miles
    Test number
    536624158802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail158,883 miles (+3)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,883 miles
    Test number
    429891770205
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing offside mounting, bolt missing (6.6.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail158,880 miles (+9,309)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,880 miles
    Test number
    266546849332
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass149,571 miles (+18,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    149,571 miles
    Test number
    642701529592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak

  13. Pass130,662 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    655460253415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide bars fitted

  14. Fail130,658 miles (+2,686)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,658 miles
    Test number
    853085008801
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high won't adjust (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide bars fitted

  15. Pass127,972 miles (+4,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    127,972 miles
    Test number
    669853824245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass123,417 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    668419433273
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail123,412 miles (+5,520)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,412 miles
    Test number
    587279033222
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass117,892 miles (+3,408)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    117,892 miles
    Test number
    298232542207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear reg plate lamp slightly dim
    • NoteSlight damage nearside rear lamp

  19. Pass114,484 miles (+5,950)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,484 miles
    Test number
    495666551078
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear lamp damaged
    • NoteOffside front blade torn
    • NotePark brake cable pull off spring broken
    • NoteSurface corrosion nearside rear disc

  20. Pass108,534 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    131641660484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,861 miles (+3,876)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    102,861 miles
    Test number
    501552429001
    • NoteNearside rear lamp cracked
    • NoteSlight play steering rack ends

  22. Pass98,985 miles (+50)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    134116848400
    • NoteN/s/r lamp cracked
    • NotePlay steering rack ends

  23. Fail98,935 miles (+11,099)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,935 miles
    Test number
    654293048050
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s/r lamp cracked
    • NotePlay steering rack ends

  24. Pass87,836 miles (+17,313)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    122718137477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r lamp cracked
    • NotePlay steering rack ends
    • NoteWindscreen has large crack outside swept area

  25. Pass70,523 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,523 miles
    Test number
    950647646067
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play steering rack ends

Questions about L11 OTL

Does L11 OTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 OTL expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 OTL?
The MOT on L11 OTL expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 OTL done?
L11 OTL was recorded at 204,144 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 6,960 miles a year.
Has L11 OTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 OTL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 OTL 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 L11 OTL find?
L11 OTL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: indicator tell-tale inoperative; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak.

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