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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

L13 SVTMOT history

L13 SVT is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 301,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L13 SVT black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
301,033 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SVT was last recorded at 301,033 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 21,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,823 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
21,210 miles
Average per year
5,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 301,033 miles
  • 2025 – 279,823 miles
  • 2024 – 267,567 miles
  • 2023 – 267,562 miles
  • 2021 – 265,467 miles
  • 2020 – 263,247 miles
  • 2019 – 251,555 miles
  • 2018 – 251,520 miles
  • 2017 – 239,723 miles
  • 2016 – 233,650 miles
  • 2014 – 230,063 miles
  • 2013 – 224,059 miles
  • 2012 – 217,531 miles
  • 2011 – 213,767 miles
  • 2010 – 210,476 miles
  • 2009 – 206,584 miles
  • 2008 – 202,800 miles
  • 2007 – 195,945 miles
  • 2006 – 187,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass301,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust system deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass301,033 miles (+21,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    301,033 miles
    Test number
    197564871602
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass279,823 miles (+12,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    279,823 miles
    Test number
    850026308705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass267,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    267,567 miles
    Test number
    344620273586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail267,567 miles (+5)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,567 miles
    Test number
    318807142848
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail267,562 miles (+2,095)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,562 miles
    Test number
    185199868539
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass265,467 miles (+2,220)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    265,467 miles
    Test number
    376410306194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded but not holed

  7. Pass263,247 miles (+11,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    263,247 miles
    Test number
    869343388307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Offside Front Inner Rack Ends (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass251,555 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    251,555 miles
    Test number
    631671819846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel And Offside Front (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail251,520 miles (+11,797)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,520 miles
    Test number
    752950519513
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Pass239,723 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    239,723 miles
    Test number
    158442993423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail239,717 miles (+6,067)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,717 miles
    Test number
    851799112579
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass233,650 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    233,650 miles
    Test number
    379182516057
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.

  13. Fail233,648 miles (+3,585)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,648 miles
    Test number
    883150396113
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both lamps aim low. (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven Offside lazy. (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.

  14. Pass230,063 miles (+6,004)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    230,063 miles
    Test number
    808524904310
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  15. Pass224,059 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    224,059 miles
    Test number
    149780613355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail224,056 miles (+6,525)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,056 miles
    Test number
    766769903377
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass217,531 miles (+3,764)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    217,531 miles
    Test number
    188551972284
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wear
    • NoteOffside wiper blade deteriorating

  18. Pass213,767 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    213,767 miles
    Test number
    927438551206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass210,476 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    210,476 miles
    Test number
    172302070211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass206,584 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    206,584 miles
    Test number
    973325279278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass202,800 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    202,800 miles
    Test number
    282651168263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass195,945 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    195,945 miles
    Test number
    701001307274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail195,895 miles (+8,407)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,895 miles
    Test number
    611469697159
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass187,488 miles (+87)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    187,488 miles
    Test number
    352723016267
    • NotePossible deteration of both front brake hoses, with slight swelling at the ends, not increasing under pressure, possibly a manufactuting feature.

  25. Fail187,401 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,401 miles
    Test number
    752079106232
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering wheel cover loose.

Questions about L13 SVT

Does L13 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SVT is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SVT?
The MOT on L13 SVT is valid until 7 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 SVT done?
L13 SVT was recorded at 301,033 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,805 miles a year.
Has L13 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SVT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 SVT 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 SVT find?
L13 SVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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