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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

L13 OPSMOT history

L13 OPS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L13 OPS black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
196,116 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 OPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 OPS was last recorded at 196,116 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,115 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,116 miles
  • 2025 – 192,493 miles
  • 2024 – 187,738 miles
  • 2023 – 182,379 miles
  • 2022 – 176,416 miles
  • 2021 – 170,546 miles
  • 2020 – 166,219 miles
  • 2019 – 155,946 miles
  • 2018 – 149,639 miles
  • 2017 – 142,751 miles
  • 2016 – 133,883 miles
  • 2015 – 125,681 miles
  • 2014 – 117,304 miles
  • 2013 – 107,093 miles
  • 2012 – 98,542 miles
  • 2011 – 91,699 miles
  • 2010 – 82,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,116 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,116 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    196,116 miles
    Test number
    431859678485
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Fail196,115 miles (+3,622)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,115 miles
    Test number
    904764814487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass192,493 miles (+32)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,493 miles
    Test number
    640041114830
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail192,461 miles (+4,723)1 dangerous6 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,461 miles
    Test number
    441484959794
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass187,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    187,738 miles
    Test number
    868960503636
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre trad worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail187,738 miles (+5,359)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,738 miles
    Test number
    736455149389
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre trad worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass182,379 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,379 miles
    Test number
    120150484445
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail182,379 miles (+5,963)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,379 miles
    Test number
    839175680764
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr high level stop lamp not working

  9. Pass176,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    176,416 miles
    Test number
    641056361246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail176,416 miles (+5,870)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,416 miles
    Test number
    302079806847
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass170,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    170,546 miles
    Test number
    391200345092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,546 miles (+4,327)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,546 miles
    Test number
    491464493121
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint only (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass166,219 miles (+10,273)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,219 miles
    Test number
    274633831595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,946 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,946 miles
    Test number
    671911123674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    571692063867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail149,639 miles (+6,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    146079100116
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass142,751 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,751 miles
    Test number
    534705450106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,883 miles
    Test number
    582308894111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,883 miles (+8,202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,883 miles
    Test number
    657192661209
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass125,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,681 miles
    Test number
    577457845051
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  21. Fail125,681 miles (+8,377)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,681 miles
    Test number
    359917445003
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  22. Pass117,304 miles (+10,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,304 miles
    Test number
    387258244067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail107,093 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,093 miles
    Test number
    229798633036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass107,093 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,093 miles
    Test number
    495938033044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass98,542 miles (+6,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    985121242088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass91,699 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,699 miles
    Test number
    295778441047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    273996140074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L13 OPS

Does L13 OPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 OPS is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 OPS?
The MOT on L13 OPS is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 OPS done?
L13 OPS was recorded at 196,116 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,076 miles a year.
Has L13 OPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 OPS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 OPS 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 OPS find?
L13 OPS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust box outer skin corroded, and 3 more.

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