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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L20 MRDMOT history

L20 MRD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L20 MRD silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,410 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MRD was last recorded at 150,410 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,847 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,563 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,410 miles
  • 2024 – 148,847 miles
  • 2023 – 144,323 miles
  • 2022 – 134,438 miles
  • 2021 – 130,328 miles
  • 2020 – 121,987 miles
  • 2019 – 108,644 miles
  • 2018 – 103,307 miles
  • 2017 – 98,799 miles
  • 2016 – 94,770 miles
  • 2015 – 91,180 miles
  • 2014 – 87,612 miles
  • 2013 – 84,444 miles
  • 2012 – 77,237 miles
  • 2011 – 70,448 miles
  • 2010 – 66,011 miles
  • 2009 – 52,528 miles
  • 2007 – 36,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,410 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,410 miles
    Test number
    280946972546
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail150,410 miles (+1,563)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,410 miles
    Test number
    309819560416
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass148,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    176071734471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail148,847 miles (+4,524)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    766891080128
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    422932021315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,323 miles (+9,885)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    849397203320
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside / outside (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s 255/40/19 o/s 255/45/49 (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,438 miles (+4,110)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,438 miles
    Test number
    961572989372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass130,328 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,328 miles
    Test number
    718732590873
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail130,326 miles (+8,339)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,326 miles
    Test number
    306904244024
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass121,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    629896892678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,987 miles (+13,343)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    947274266281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass108,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,644 miles
    Test number
    410341863514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,644 miles (+5,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,644 miles
    Test number
    409248601613
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  14. Pass103,307 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    919520298517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,799 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    363601509016
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  16. Fail98,779 miles (+4,009)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    735746549796
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  17. Pass94,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    344339688596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail94,770 miles (+3,590)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    426776663595
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    239327455499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,180 miles (+3,568)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    976753155127
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass87,612 miles (+3,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    196584844160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass84,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    776962853016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  23. Fail84,441 miles (+7,204)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    467772453056
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  24. Pass77,237 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    346301262076
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLooms exposed inside vehicle

  25. Fail77,237 miles (+6,789)3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    755641562067
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLooms exposed inside vehicle

  26. Pass70,448 miles (+4,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    919986941020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass66,011 miles (+13,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,011 miles
    Test number
    544239710034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,528 miles (+16,062)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    880775319037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,466 miles
    Test number
    870548367273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 MRD

Does L20 MRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MRD is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 MRD?
The MOT on L20 MRD is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 MRD done?
L20 MRD was recorded at 150,410 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has L20 MRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MRD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 MRD 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 MRD find?
L20 MRD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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