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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

L1 DUBMOT history

L1 DUB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 294,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L1 DUB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
294,447 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DUB was last recorded at 294,447 miles on 19 May 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
294,313 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
2,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,447 miles
  • 2025 – 294,313 miles
  • 2024 – 293,674 miles
  • 2022 – 290,742 miles
  • 2021 – 289,796 miles
  • 2020 – 288,187 miles
  • 2019 – 286,718 miles
  • 2018 – 285,686 miles
  • 2017 – 284,930 miles
  • 2016 – 284,040 miles
  • 2015 – 282,731 miles
  • 2014 – 281,462 miles
  • 2012 – 278,269 miles
  • 2011 – 275,615 miles
  • 2010 – 272,713 miles
  • 2008 – 265,859 miles
  • 2007 – 257,435 miles
  • 2006 – 250,735 miles
  • 2005 – 246,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,447 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches and sills (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,447 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    294,447 miles
    Test number
    149521413752
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass294,313 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    294,313 miles
    Test number
    643048803055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass293,674 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    293,674 miles
    Test number
    846323219130
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass290,742 miles (+946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    290,742 miles
    Test number
    194217804022
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass289,796 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    289,796 miles
    Test number
    702899039607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass288,187 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    288,187 miles
    Test number
    426860463544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis outriggers and x member areas are corroding

  7. Pass286,718 miles (+1,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    286,718 miles
    Test number
    801354730229
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass285,686 miles (+756)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    285,686 miles
    Test number
    604121751504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has very little travel/damping

  9. Pass284,930 miles (+890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    284,930 miles
    Test number
    205115679903
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body/chassis over rear axle (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass284,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    284,040 miles
    Test number
    701149688501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail284,040 miles (+1,309)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,040 miles
    Test number
    735262206140
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass282,731 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    282,731 miles
    Test number
    257569765453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  13. Fail282,719 miles (+1,257)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,719 miles
    Test number
    177645255163
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Pass281,462 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    281,462 miles
    Test number
    269786224156
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall cracking

  15. Fail281,462 miles (+3,193)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,462 miles
    Test number
    787406624174
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall cracking

  16. Pass278,269 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    278,269 miles
    Test number
    496004112379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wall cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail278,258 miles (+2,643)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,258 miles
    Test number
    275207002375
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wall cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass275,615 miles (+68)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    275,615 miles
    Test number
    607431801305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail275,547 miles (+2,834)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,547 miles
    Test number
    735574691236
    • FailureCentre Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass272,713 miles (+6,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    272,713 miles
    Test number
    783667450242
    • NoteSteering rack slight play o/s

  21. Pass265,859 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    265,859 miles
    Test number
    892077678282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass257,435 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    257,435 miles
    Test number
    554894467295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail250,735 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,735 miles
    Test number
    391986556215
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass250,735 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    250,735 miles
    Test number
    973016856223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass246,042 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    246,042 miles
    Test number
    620723565279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail246,008 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,008 miles
    Test number
    454591155201
    • FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L1 DUB

Does L1 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DUB is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DUB?
The MOT on L1 DUB is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DUB done?
L1 DUB was recorded at 294,447 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,341 miles a year.
Has L1 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DUB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L1 DUB 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 DUB find?
L1 DUB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches and sills.

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