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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

L1 TYPMOT history

L1 TYP is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 194,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L1 TYP black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
194,831 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TYP was last recorded at 194,831 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 10,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2017: 115,705 miles, lower than 143,133 miles on 9 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,881 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,950 miles
Average per year
8,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,831 miles
  • 2025 – 183,881 miles
  • 2024 – 175,848 miles
  • 2023 – 165,880 miles
  • 2022 – 155,306 miles
  • 2021 – 149,192 miles
  • 2020 – 148,373 miles
  • 2019 – 145,972 miles
  • 2018 – 145,575 miles
  • 2017 – 115,705 miles
  • 2016 – 143,133 miles
  • 2015 – 130,330 miles
  • 2014 – 114,896 miles
  • 2013 – 103,070 miles
  • 2012 – 87,248 miles
  • 2011 – 67,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,831 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,831 miles (+10,950)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    194,831 miles
    Test number
    764025857936
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,881 miles (+8,033)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    183,881 miles
    Test number
    595233539068
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,848 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,848 miles
    Test number
    654601210856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,880 miles (+10,574)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,880 miles
    Test number
    422545905712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,306 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,306 miles
    Test number
    895989240062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,192 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    506939637732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,373 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,373 miles
    Test number
    470489592590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,972 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,972 miles
    Test number
    919397768410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,575 miles (+29,870)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,575 miles
    Test number
    489287845964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,705 miles (-27,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,705 miles
    Test number
    394723917586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass143,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,133 miles
    Test number
    417227520411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail143,133 miles (+12,803)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,133 miles
    Test number
    121737101959
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass130,330 miles (+15,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,330 miles
    Test number
    266870399022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,896 miles (+11,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,896 miles
    Test number
    117416454218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,070 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,070 miles
    Test number
    536520463233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leek from engine

  16. Fail103,070 miles (+15,822)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,070 miles
    Test number
    699459553281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leek from engine

  17. Pass87,248 miles (+19,843)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    559542012236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    725441341005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,405 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    425510041026
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L1 TYP

Does L1 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TYP is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TYP?
The MOT on L1 TYP is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TYP done?
L1 TYP was recorded at 194,831 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,181 miles a year.
Has L1 TYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TYP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on L1 TYP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 TYP find?
L1 TYP passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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