
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
L1 PSDMOT history
L1 PSD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 235,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 235,979 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,289 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 PSD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 PSD was last recorded at 235,979 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 230,236 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,743 miles
- Average per year
- 9,289 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 235,979 miles
- 2025 – 230,236 miles
- 2024 – 222,326 miles
- 2022 – 212,365 miles
- 2021 – 198,867 miles
- 2019 – 182,474 miles
- 2018 – 173,012 miles
- 2017 – 165,620 miles
- 2016 – 155,992 miles
- 2015 – 143,856 miles
- 2014 – 132,592 miles
- 2013 – 119,945 miles
- 2012 – 107,767 miles
- 2011 – 99,067 miles
- 2010 – 94,680 miles
- 2009 – 92,558 miles
- 2008 – 82,279 miles
- 2007 – 63,829 miles
- 2006 – 52,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake load sensing valve stiff
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,979 miles (+5,743)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 235,979 miles
- Test number
- 814473733275
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass230,236 miles (+7,910)4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 230,236 miles
- Test number
- 252022652028
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Frontmost (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass222,326 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 222,326 miles
- Test number
- 489564821966
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail222,321 miles (+9,956)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,321 miles
- Test number
- 994801242692
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass212,365 miles (+5,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 212,365 miles
- Test number
- 759500535836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass207,165 miles (+8,298)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 207,165 miles
- Test number
- 575724362788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass198,867 miles (+63)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 198,867 miles
- Test number
- 221456107794
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail198,804 miles (+16,330)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,804 miles
- Test number
- 108411903997
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass182,474 miles (+9,462)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 182,474 miles
- Test number
- 762030005227
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass173,012 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 173,012 miles
- Test number
- 318494067903
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail172,991 miles (+7,371)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,991 miles
- Test number
- 661619704798
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass165,620 miles (+156)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 165,620 miles
- Test number
- 836631247372
- AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum,1 Ltr of oil added
- AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail165,464 miles (+9,472)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,464 miles
- Test number
- 788913954116
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing front mounting bush (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing front mounting bush (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum,1 Ltr of oil added
- AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass155,992 miles (+154)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 155,992 miles
- Test number
- 287265498151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,838 miles (+11,982)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,838 miles
- Test number
- 495290852121
- FailureFuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass143,856 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 143,856 miles
- Test number
- 519769765128
- NoteSignificant wear to all tyres on the edges
Fail143,856 miles (+11,264)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,856 miles
- Test number
- 727979565197
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteSignificant wear to all tyres on the edges
Pass132,592 miles (+17)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 132,592 miles
- Test number
- 885894754136
- NoteExhaust fractured and blowing around front mounting
- NoteNon standard suspension components
Fail132,575 miles (+12,630)4 failures1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,575 miles
- Test number
- 628793854123
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteExhaust fractured and blowing around front mounting
- NoteNon standard suspension components
Pass119,945 miles (+12,178)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 119,945 miles
- Test number
- 887084253162
- NoteNon standard road springs fitted
- NoteNon standard road wheels fitted
Pass107,767 miles (+113)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 107,767 miles
- Test number
- 835002952170
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront suspension too low very little working clearance between top suspension arm and bump stop
- NoteLift in both front upper suspension ball joints,more lift in nearside than offside
- NoteNon standard road wheels fitted
- NoteNon standard suspension components fitted
Fail107,654 miles (+8,587)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,654 miles
- Test number
- 149516542195
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront suspension too low very little working clearance between top suspension arm and bump stop
- NoteLift in both front upper suspension ball joints,more lift in nearside than offside
- NoteNon standard road wheels fitted
- NoteNon standard suspension components fitted
Pass99,067 miles (+4,387)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 99,067 miles
- Test number
- 778471731159
- NotePlay in both front upper suspension ball joints
Pass94,680 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 94,680 miles
- Test number
- 353850120168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,665 miles (+2,107)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,665 miles
- Test number
- 333488010132
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass92,558 miles (+5)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 92,558 miles
- Test number
- 823552439113
- NoteAdvise front and rear brake check,pads may need replacing
- NoteBrake warning light on,on the dashboard
- NoteOffside wiper rubber split
Fail92,553 miles (+10,274)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,553 miles
- Test number
- 510901439192
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise front and rear brake check,pads may need replacing
- NoteBrale warning light on,on the dashboard
- NoteOffside wiper rubber split
Pass82,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 82,279 miles
- Test number
- 194114118178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,279 miles (+18,450)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,279 miles
- Test number
- 872774718100
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass63,829 miles (+11,274)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 63,829 miles
- Test number
- 374794917122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,555 miles
- Test number
- 803924416193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 PSD
- Does L1 PSD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 PSD is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 PSD?
- The MOT on L1 PSD is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 PSD done?
- L1 PSD was recorded at 235,979 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,289 miles a year.
- Has L1 PSD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 PSD has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L1 PSD 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 PSD find?
- L1 PSD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both, and 6 more.
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