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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L13 UARMOT history

L13 UAR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 255,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L13 UAR grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
255,533 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
18,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 UAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 UAR was last recorded at 255,533 miles on 15 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,531 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
18,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,533 miles
  • 2025 – 246,229 miles
  • 2024 – 236,126 miles
  • 2023 – 225,334 miles
  • 2022 – 210,953 miles
  • 2021 – 194,996 miles
  • 2020 – 178,030 miles
  • 2019 – 153,613 miles
  • 2018 – 124,704 miles
  • 2017 – 98,548 miles
  • 2016 – 74,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,533 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,533 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    255,533 miles
    Test number
    729450526422
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail255,531 miles (+9,302)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,531 miles
    Test number
    526569792331
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass246,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    246,229 miles
    Test number
    826549404521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail246,227 miles (+10,101)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,227 miles
    Test number
    935964545406
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass236,126 miles (+10,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    236,126 miles
    Test number
    903293699099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass225,334 miles (+14,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    225,334 miles
    Test number
    829402902880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass210,953 miles (+15,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    210,953 miles
    Test number
    935932245530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass194,996 miles (+16,966)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    194,996 miles
    Test number
    581516344335
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass178,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    178,030 miles
    Test number
    291034594607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,029 miles (+24,416)3 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,029 miles
    Test number
    722689254465
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass153,613 miles (+28,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,613 miles
    Test number
    481467320243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass124,704 miles (+26,156)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,704 miles
    Test number
    504072390305
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass98,548 miles (+24,468)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    584651750902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    694340630548
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 UAR

Does L13 UAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 UAR is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 UAR?
The MOT on L13 UAR is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 UAR done?
L13 UAR was recorded at 255,533 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 18,138 miles a year.
Has L13 UAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 UAR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 UAR 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 UAR find?
L13 UAR passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central front seat belt flexible stalk damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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