Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L13 ARDMOT history
L13 ARD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 128,717 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 ARD was last recorded at 128,717 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,151 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,566 miles
- Average per year
- 6,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,717 miles
- 2024 – 125,151 miles
- 2023 – 120,836 miles
- 2022 – 105,945 miles
- 2021 – 104,326 miles
- 2020 – 101,601 miles
- 2019 – 98,736 miles
- 2018 – 96,005 miles
- 2017 – 93,332 miles
- 2016 – 86,507 miles
- 2015 – 76,623 miles
- 2014 – 66,424 miles
- 2013 – 53,108 miles
- 2012 – 48,283 miles
- 2011 – 41,949 miles
- 2010 – 36,775 miles
- 2009 – 31,395 miles
- 2008 – 22,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,717 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,717 miles (+3,566)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 128,717 miles
- Test number
- 861141248948
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,151 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 125,151 miles
- Test number
- 366874781295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,149 miles (+4,313)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,149 miles
- Test number
- 423425241751
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,836 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,836 miles
- Test number
- 281057651663
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMiddle rear section exhaust corroding
- AdvisoryRear seats not fitted
Fail120,836 miles (+14,891)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,836 miles
- Test number
- 556137931132
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMiddle rear section exhaust corroding
Pass105,945 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 105,945 miles
- Test number
- 765583544452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,940 miles (+1,614)3 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,940 miles
- Test number
- 847744865692
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,326 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 104,326 miles
- Test number
- 523541107411
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,319 miles (+2,718)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,319 miles
- Test number
- 712551937011
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,601 miles (+2,865)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 101,601 miles
- Test number
- 406902454039
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,736 miles
- Test number
- 351716247015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,736 miles (+2,731)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,736 miles
- Test number
- 242123769101
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass96,005 miles (+2,673)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 96,005 miles
- Test number
- 222255359746
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,332 miles (+6,825)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,332 miles
- Test number
- 541875480462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass86,507 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 86,507 miles
- Test number
- 408221334474
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail86,504 miles (+9,881)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,504 miles
- Test number
- 324867128117
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass76,623 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,623 miles
- Test number
- 126755005100
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCut in n/s front tyre outer wall
- NoteSlight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes
Fail76,623 miles (+10,199)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,623 miles
- Test number
- 499564705144
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCut in n/s front tyre outer wall
- NoteSlight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes
Pass66,424 miles (+273)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 66,424 miles
- Test number
- 167532614133
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust silencer outter cover deteriorated
Fail66,151 miles (+13,043)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,151 miles
- Test number
- 316577004175
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust silencer outter cover deteriorated
- NoteTyre size - 265/35/22
Pass53,108 miles (+4,825)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 53,108 miles
- Test number
- 478806803163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,283 miles (+6,334)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 48,283 miles
- Test number
- 119792722156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,949 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,949 miles
- Test number
- 235143021450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,775 miles (+5,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,775 miles
- Test number
- 344486540497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass31,395 miles (+8,651)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,395 miles
- Test number
- 992872759266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,744 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 22,744 miles
- Test number
- 344518948433
- NoteWater in rear number plate
Questions about L13 ARD
- Does L13 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ARD is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 ARD?
- The MOT on L13 ARD is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 ARD done?
- L13 ARD was recorded at 128,717 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
- Has L13 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 ARD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L13 ARD 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 L13 ARD find?
- L13 ARD passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; all suspension components slightly corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased, and 2 more.
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