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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,461 cc

L1 BMTMOT history

L1 BMT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 246,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L1 BMT blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
246,396 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BMT was last recorded at 246,396 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 11,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,553 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,843 miles
Average per year
13,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,396 miles
  • 2025 – 234,553 miles
  • 2024 – 223,178 miles
  • 2023 – 213,363 miles
  • 2022 – 203,082 miles
  • 2021 – 190,086 miles
  • 2020 – 178,002 miles
  • 2019 – 166,859 miles
  • 2018 – 154,884 miles
  • 2017 – 141,480 miles
  • 2016 – 128,952 miles
  • 2015 – 119,989 miles
  • 2014 – 100,868 miles
  • 2013 – 79,867 miles
  • 2012 – 61,459 miles
  • 2011 – 48,168 miles
  • 2010 – 33,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,396 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,396 miles (+11,843)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    246,396 miles
    Test number
    283698269964
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass234,553 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    234,553 miles
    Test number
    902554503917
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail234,553 miles (+11,375)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,553 miles
    Test number
    811934847908
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass223,178 miles (+9,815)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    223,178 miles
    Test number
    878272186647
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass213,363 miles (+10,281)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    213,363 miles
    Test number
    862801994823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass203,082 miles (+12,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    203,082 miles
    Test number
    534027702310
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass190,086 miles (+12,084)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,086 miles
    Test number
    577335413501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass178,002 miles (+11,143)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    178,002 miles
    Test number
    727937705737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,859 miles (+11,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,859 miles
    Test number
    698722302522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass154,884 miles (+120)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,884 miles
    Test number
    110281412462
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail154,764 miles (+13,284)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,764 miles
    Test number
    989359953051
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass141,480 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,480 miles
    Test number
    327669788477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,418 miles (+12,466)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,418 miles
    Test number
    713408226852
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass128,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,952 miles
    Test number
    923192789444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,952 miles (+8,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,952 miles
    Test number
    425721678712
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,989 miles (+19,121)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    386580298252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,868 miles (+21,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    448426924263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass79,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    647376123225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  19. Fail79,867 miles (+18,408)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    109256523254
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  20. Pass61,459 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,459 miles
    Test number
    599906612285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail61,458 miles (+13,290)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    445565312258
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass48,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,168 miles
    Test number
    949301421276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  23. Fail48,168 miles (+14,724)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,168 miles
    Test number
    625841321291
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  24. Pass33,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    804677330204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  25. Fail33,444 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    473997730214
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Questions about L1 BMT

Does L1 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BMT is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BMT?
The MOT on L1 BMT is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BMT done?
L1 BMT was recorded at 246,396 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 13,337 miles a year.
Has L1 BMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BMT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 BMT 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 L1 BMT find?
L1 BMT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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