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Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

L20 BASMOT history

L20 BAS is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L20 BAS multi-colour Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,564 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BAS was last recorded at 156,564 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,695 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,869 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,564 miles
  • 2025 – 151,695 miles
  • 2024 – 145,062 miles
  • 2023 – 135,610 miles
  • 2022 – 125,857 miles
  • 2021 – 120,590 miles
  • 2020 – 106,193 miles
  • 2019 – 97,607 miles
  • 2018 – 88,507 miles
  • 2017 – 83,072 miles
  • 2016 – 80,972 miles
  • 2015 – 80,545 miles
  • 2014 – 79,047 miles
  • 2013 – 76,880 miles
  • 2012 – 75,829 miles
  • 2011 – 72,969 miles
  • 2010 – 67,014 miles
  • 2007 – 52,862 miles
  • 2006 – 48,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,564 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens crackedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,564 miles (+4,869)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,564 miles
    Test number
    450611580617
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,695 miles (+6,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,695 miles
    Test number
    552107949088
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre screw in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked

  3. Pass145,062 miles (+9,452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,062 miles
    Test number
    951297628052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from rear view mirror

  4. Pass135,610 miles (+9,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,610 miles
    Test number
    119858313368
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake front cable frayed
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass125,857 miles (+5,267)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,857 miles
    Test number
    673344076936
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass120,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    699278963766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,590 miles (+14,397)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    212495340093
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure aim too far to right (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass106,193 miles (+8,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,193 miles
    Test number
    550210856215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass97,607 miles (+9,100)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,607 miles
    Test number
    888235110275
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,507 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    742929257713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,072 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,072 miles
    Test number
    551470602383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,972 miles
    Test number
    415597718562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail80,972 miles (+427)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,972 miles
    Test number
    851480528353
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,545 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,545 miles
    Test number
    877104305182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail79,047 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    735691504125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,047 miles (+2,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    856611304192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,880 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,880 miles
    Test number
    499769893035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,829 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    247073492004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail75,824 miles (+2,855)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    665359182087
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass72,969 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    155505471007
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  21. Fail72,967 miles (+5,953)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,967 miles
    Test number
    128714771040
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  22. Pass67,014 miles (+14,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    830793650027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,862 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    431773977060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    491254736032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 BAS

Does L20 BAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BAS is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BAS?
The MOT on L20 BAS is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BAS done?
L20 BAS was recorded at 156,564 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has L20 BAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BAS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 BAS 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 L20 BAS find?
L20 BAS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; offside rear light lens cracked, and 1 more.

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