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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L20 BKSMOT history

L20 BKS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L20 BKS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,301 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BKS
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
8 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BKS was last recorded at 178,301 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2011: 60,785 miles, lower than 199,945 miles on 21 Jul 2011.

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
178,301 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,301 miles
  • 2024 – 177,112 miles
  • 2023 – 173,317 miles
  • 2022 – 165,303 miles
  • 2021 – 158,067 miles
  • 2020 – 149,963 miles
  • 2019 – 141,096 miles
  • 2018 – 136,160 miles
  • 2017 – 129,872 miles
  • 2016 – 122,061 miles
  • 2015 – 106,153 miles
  • 2014 – 95,706 miles
  • 2013 – 80,329 miles
  • 2012 – 68,815 miles
  • 2011 – 60,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,301 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Numerous (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slight leak from clip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,301 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,301 miles
    Test number
    600455527455
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Numerous (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail178,301 miles (+1,189)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,301 miles
    Test number
    814134791619
    • MajorCentral Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Numerous (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass177,112 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,112 miles
    Test number
    574348887756
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft boot slight leak from clip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail177,112 miles (+3,795)3 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,112 miles
    Test number
    386637417205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft boot slight leak from clip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass173,317 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,317 miles
    Test number
    465161738117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C/V Boot slight leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail173,317 miles (+8,014)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,317 miles
    Test number
    417048433138
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C/V Boot slight leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass165,303 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,303 miles
    Test number
    746732180316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail165,289 miles (+7,222)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,289 miles
    Test number
    330103051233
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass158,067 miles (+8,104)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    590897062970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass149,963 miles (+8,867)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,963 miles
    Test number
    623818504755
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass141,096 miles (+4,936)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,096 miles
    Test number
    707448255219
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass136,160 miles (+422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    131038670218
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded In very poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch faulty
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged
  13. Fail135,738 miles (+5,866)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,738 miles
    Test number
    130682685708
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded In very poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch faulty
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged
  14. Pass129,872 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    496312783984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,061 miles (+15,908)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,061 miles
    Test number
    515753932794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,153 miles (+10,447)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,153 miles
    Test number
    844792365943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    488866474236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,706 miles (+15,377)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    636426674224
    • Repaired at testFront Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Fail80,329 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    139506873242
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass80,329 miles (+11,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    547446973272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass68,815 miles (+8,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    517378172270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass60,785 miles (-139,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    366826451201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass199,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    199,945 miles
    Test number
    775742001258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 BKS

Does L20 BKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BKS is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 BKS?
The MOT on L20 BKS is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BKS done?
L20 BKS was recorded at 178,301 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
Has L20 BKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BKS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 BKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 BKS find?
L20 BKS passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule numerous; coolant leak; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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