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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

L20 RSRMOT history

L20 RSR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 240,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L20 RSR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
240,098 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 RSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 RSR was last recorded at 240,098 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,087 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
9,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,098 miles
  • 2024 – 239,303 miles
  • 2023 – 238,824 miles
  • 2022 – 231,260 miles
  • 2021 – 220,414 miles
  • 2020 – 210,864 miles
  • 2019 – 198,208 miles
  • 2018 – 183,193 miles
  • 2017 – 175,282 miles
  • 2016 – 163,497 miles
  • 2015 – 153,597 miles
  • 2014 – 141,871 miles
  • 2013 – 133,230 miles
  • 2011 – 115,693 miles
  • 2010 – 102,428 miles
  • 2009 – 89,766 miles
  • 2008 – 80,080 miles
  • 2007 – 73,047 miles
  • 2006 – 56,347 miles
  • 2005 – 43,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,098 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,098 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    240,098 miles
    Test number
    855471599946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail240,087 miles (+784)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,087 miles
    Test number
    952799681857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass239,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    239,303 miles
    Test number
    313283908540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail239,303 miles (+479)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,303 miles
    Test number
    694058223294
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass238,824 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    238,824 miles
    Test number
    960591609122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass231,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    231,260 miles
    Test number
    103047315727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail231,260 miles (+10,846)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,260 miles
    Test number
    422091475837
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass220,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    220,414 miles
    Test number
    494639108972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail220,414 miles (+9,550)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,414 miles
    Test number
    467063857433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass210,864 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    210,864 miles
    Test number
    306793819891
    • DangerousDifficult to find gears
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail210,864 miles (+12,656)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,864 miles
    Test number
    755179080211
    • DangerousDifficult to find gears
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass198,208 miles (+15,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    198,208 miles
    Test number
    984783522172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass183,193 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    183,193 miles
    Test number
    369024399588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass175,282 miles (+11,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,282 miles
    Test number
    665948091738
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass163,497 miles (+9,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,497 miles
    Test number
    514211895264
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryLeak off pipes perished

  16. Pass153,597 miles (+9)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    153,597 miles
    Test number
    416634565042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

  17. Fail153,588 miles (+11,717)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,588 miles
    Test number
    869893565036
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

  18. Pass141,871 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    141,871 miles
    Test number
    157144134471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail141,802 miles (+8,572)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,802 miles
    Test number
    327071034041
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass133,230 miles (+17,537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    133,230 miles
    Test number
    935069653046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,693 miles (+321)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,693 miles
    Test number
    606754631273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack mount bush split

  22. Fail115,372 miles (+12,944)9 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    345240221296
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack mount bush split

  23. Pass102,428 miles (+12,662)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,428 miles
    Test number
    544564410245
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pad light on

  24. Pass89,766 miles (+9,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    301605419481
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass80,080 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    974644188131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,047 miles (+16,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    321947407296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass56,347 miles (+13,190)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    623347406283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    571285845249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 RSR

Does L20 RSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 RSR is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 RSR?
The MOT on L20 RSR is valid until 26 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 RSR done?
L20 RSR was recorded at 240,098 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,577 miles a year.
Has L20 RSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 RSR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 RSR 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 RSR find?
L20 RSR passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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