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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L15 EXTMOT history

L15 EXT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L15 EXT silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,030 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 EXT
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
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 EXT was last recorded at 160,030 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,586 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,030 miles
  • 2024 – 159,586 miles
  • 2023 – 158,554 miles
  • 2022 – 156,688 miles
  • 2021 – 154,183 miles
  • 2020 – 151,107 miles
  • 2019 – 146,330 miles
  • 2018 – 138,927 miles
  • 2017 – 131,352 miles
  • 2016 – 124,579 miles
  • 2015 – 115,593 miles
  • 2014 – 111,708 miles
  • 2012 – 102,905 miles
  • 2011 – 95,017 miles
  • 2010 – 93,902 miles
  • 2009 – 92,867 miles
  • 2008 – 76,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,030 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO GAITER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,030 miles (+444)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,030 miles
    Test number
    714885164004
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO GAITER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,586 miles
    Test number
    334416202674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail159,586 miles (+1,032)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,586 miles
    Test number
    470955904427
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,554 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,554 miles
    Test number
    301530271569
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation on front and rear brakes
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

  5. Pass156,688 miles (+2,505)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,688 miles
    Test number
    652889960595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,183 miles (+3,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,183 miles
    Test number
    372142381157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on power steering pipes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes

  7. Pass151,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,107 miles
    Test number
    695251055875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,107 miles (+4,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,107 miles
    Test number
    666621601361
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,330 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,330 miles
    Test number
    935104165154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,927 miles (+7,575)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,927 miles
    Test number
    941261338470
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  11. Pass131,352 miles (+6,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,352 miles
    Test number
    692021234588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll links top rubber boots slightly deterirated
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

  12. Pass124,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    926329149304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

  13. Fail124,579 miles (+8,986)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    135598997125
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

  14. Pass115,593 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    880228452706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,708 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,708 miles
    Test number
    415975144273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,657 miles (+8,752)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,657 miles
    Test number
    285291444245
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass102,905 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,905 miles
    Test number
    558381752217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,017 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    258360731283
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass95,017 miles (+1,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    355160631419
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Pass93,902 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,902 miles
    Test number
    593891700244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,867 miles (+16,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    161104309201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,736 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    213339008191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about L15 EXT

Does L15 EXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 EXT is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 EXT?
The MOT on L15 EXT is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 EXT done?
L15 EXT was recorded at 160,030 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has L15 EXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 EXT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 EXT 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 L15 EXT find?
L15 EXT passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated engine oil leaking onto gaiter; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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