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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L13 KPBMOT history

L13 KPB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

L13 KPB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,383 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 KPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 KPB was last recorded at 174,383 miles on 1 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2026: 174,383 miles, lower than 174,562 miles on 26 Aug 2026.

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
174,562 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Average per year
9,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,383 miles
  • 2025 – 173,424 miles
  • 2024 – 171,096 miles
  • 2023 – 163,274 miles
  • 2022 – 153,406 miles
  • 2021 – 148,288 miles
  • 2020 – 145,367 miles
  • 2019 – 138,331 miles
  • 2018 – 121,951 miles
  • 2017 – 109,862 miles
  • 2016 – 96,171 miles
  • 2015 – 80,157 miles
  • 2014 – 61,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,383 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,383 miles (-179)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,383 miles
    Test number
    107966136599
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,562 miles (+1,138)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,562 miles
    Test number
    658499638675
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,424 miles (+2,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,424 miles
    Test number
    505462868910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass171,096 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,096 miles
    Test number
    161675931030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,274 miles (+4)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,274 miles
    Test number
    974307228655
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock casings corroded both
    • AdvisoryGear box mount slightly worn
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  6. Fail163,270 miles (+9,864)1 dangerous6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,270 miles
    Test number
    331331093161
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock casings corroded both
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryGear box mount slightly worn
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  7. Pass153,406 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,406 miles
    Test number
    528144356312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,288 miles (+2,921)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    148,288 miles
    Test number
    689593040831
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass145,367 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    914552964810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,331 miles (+16,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,331 miles
    Test number
    486463166798
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer deteriorated

  11. Pass121,951 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    342408347717
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing is corroded

  12. Fail121,949 miles (+12,087)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    602667977666
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing is corroded

  13. Pass109,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    869505783935
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section outer skin starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail109,862 miles (+13,691)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    185578814476
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has light cuts on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge stepped tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section outer skin starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass96,171 miles (+16,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    258053453380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight movement rear engine mounting
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass80,157 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    469426905197
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish

  17. Fail80,157 miles (+19,111)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    328096305101
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish

  18. Pass61,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    879424314112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 KPB

Does L13 KPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 KPB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 KPB?
The MOT on L13 KPB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 KPB done?
L13 KPB was recorded at 174,383 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,173 miles a year.
Has L13 KPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 KPB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 KPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 KPB find?
L13 KPB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: central front exhaust box outer skin corroded; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms front and rear, and 6 more.

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