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Volkswagen Transporter

Red and Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,459 cc

L15 OLSMOT history

L15 OLS is a red and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L15 OLS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,276 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 OLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 OLS was last recorded at 172,276 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,164 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,112 miles
Average per year
2,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,276 miles
  • 2024 – 169,164 miles
  • 2023 – 159,737 miles
  • 2022 – 159,737 miles
  • 2021 – 153,243 miles
  • 2020 – 150,254 miles
  • 2019 – 148,176 miles
  • 2018 – 146,770 miles
  • 2016 – 143,266 miles
  • 2015 – 142,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,276 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Lower ball joint boots split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,276 miles (+3,112)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,276 miles
    Test number
    933794247031
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass169,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    841001133508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,164 miles (+4,317)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    480253258335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass164,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,847 miles
    Test number
    379124854421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail164,847 miles (+5,110)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,847 miles
    Test number
    872539921640
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass159,737 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,737 miles
    Test number
    552403117046
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  7. Fail159,737 miles (+6,494)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,737 miles
    Test number
    708649705040
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skins deteriated
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays damaged

  8. Pass153,243 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,243 miles
    Test number
    405462600133
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  9. Pass150,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    465456724139
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriated

  10. Fail150,253 miles (+2,077)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,253 miles
    Test number
    222950538983
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriated

  11. Pass148,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,176 miles
    Test number
    955423189787
    • AdvisoryFront Lower ball joint boots split

  12. Fail148,176 miles (+1,406)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,176 miles
    Test number
    946545074701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower ball joint boots split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass146,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,770 miles
    Test number
    758685081125
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Steel pipes above EGR valve
    • AdvisoryCrack at bottom of windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail146,770 miles (+3,504)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,770 miles
    Test number
    624229078460
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Steel pipes above EGR valve
    • AdvisoryCrack at bottom of windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass143,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,266 miles
    Test number
    914289369135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail143,266 miles (+1,152)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,266 miles
    Test number
    929259746117
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top shock mount (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating front (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass142,114 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,114 miles
    Test number
    385433285142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail142,100 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    409303455106
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L15 OLS

Does L15 OLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 OLS is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 OLS?
The MOT on L15 OLS is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 OLS done?
L15 OLS was recorded at 172,276 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,869 miles a year.
Has L15 OLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 OLS has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 OLS 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 OLS find?
L15 OLS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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