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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L15 GAYMOT history

L15 GAY is a white and red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L15 GAY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,133 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 GAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 GAY was last recorded at 147,133 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,734 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,399 miles
Average per year
7,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,133 miles
  • 2025 – 142,734 miles
  • 2024 – 136,262 miles
  • 2023 – 133,783 miles
  • 2021 – 129,786 miles
  • 2020 – 120,632 miles
  • 2019 – 113,011 miles
  • 2018 – 100,623 miles
  • 2017 – 91,860 miles
  • 2016 – 84,783 miles
  • 2015 – 73,780 miles
  • 2014 – 64,377 miles
  • 2013 – 51,627 miles
  • 2012 – 43,881 miles
  • 2011 – 29,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,133 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,133 miles (+4,399)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,133 miles
    Test number
    727716538158
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,734 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,734 miles
    Test number
    398915374065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,262 miles (+2,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,262 miles
    Test number
    741636797268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,783 miles (+3,997)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,783 miles
    Test number
    888771805839
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass129,786 miles (+9,154)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    608489950498
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    216720647139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,632 miles (+7,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    490793448080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    566211360796
    • AdvisoryCentral Front seat belt catch plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear offside of central rear stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seat belt twisted

  9. Fail113,008 miles (+12,385)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,008 miles
    Test number
    966972619056
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front seat belt catch plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear offside of central rear stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seat belt twisted

  10. Pass100,623 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,623 miles
    Test number
    145640023409
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Fail100,546 miles (+8,686)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    777689317324
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass91,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    125624972725
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage outside of the swept area

  13. Fail91,860 miles (+7,077)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    591871975567
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage outside of the swept area

  14. Pass84,783 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    153121690688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,780 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    717803633174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,778 miles (+9,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    638843686983
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  17. Pass64,377 miles (+12,750)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    337815954401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,627 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    885890243256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,881 miles (+14,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    737500232254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    616907701292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 GAY

Does L15 GAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 GAY is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 GAY?
The MOT on L15 GAY is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 GAY done?
L15 GAY was recorded at 147,133 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 7,747 miles a year.
Has L15 GAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 GAY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L15 GAY 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 GAY find?
L15 GAY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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