
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass129,872 miles (+7,811)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 129,872 miles
- Test number
- 496312783984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,061 miles (+15,908)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 122,061 miles
- Test number
- 515753932794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,153 miles (+10,447)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 106,153 miles
- Test number
- 844792365943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 95,706 miles
- Test number
- 488866474236
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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