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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L1 XMLMOT history

L1 XML is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L1 XML white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,422 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 XML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 XML was last recorded at 133,422 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 5,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,524 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,898 miles
Average per year
5,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,422 miles
  • 2025 – 127,524 miles
  • 2024 – 125,920 miles
  • 2023 – 122,338 miles
  • 2022 – 117,412 miles
  • 2021 – 112,174 miles
  • 2020 – 109,469 miles
  • 2019 – 105,986 miles
  • 2018 – 103,083 miles
  • 2017 – 100,405 miles
  • 2016 – 97,364 miles
  • 2015 – 86,325 miles
  • 2014 – 76,134 miles
  • 2013 – 66,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,422 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust/silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,422 miles (+5,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,422 miles
    Test number
    504776832145
    • AdvisoryExhaust/silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,524 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,524 miles
    Test number
    258868248492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,920 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,920 miles
    Test number
    658918801961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,338 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,338 miles
    Test number
    804683069259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,412 miles (+5,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,412 miles
    Test number
    176505835668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass112,174 miles (+2,705)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    397203644897
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,469 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    917728166535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,986 miles (+2,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    770504442623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    581762757994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,083 miles (+2,678)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    333600736566
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass100,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    537365342813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,405 miles (+3,041)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    501816310038
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass97,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    991245310327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,364 miles (+11,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    961712569002
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass86,325 miles (+10,191)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,325 miles
    Test number
    859181225049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,134 miles (+9,450)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    518384914050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,684 miles
    Test number
    168739933432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,684 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,684 miles
    Test number
    725119633061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L1 XML

Does L1 XML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 XML is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 XML?
The MOT on L1 XML is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 XML done?
L1 XML was recorded at 133,422 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,107 miles a year.
Has L1 XML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 XML has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on L1 XML 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 XML find?
L1 XML passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust/silencer corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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