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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L20 TRMMOT history

L20 TRM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 27 of 34 MOT tests, with 211,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L20 TRM blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
211,549 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
27 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 TRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 TRM was last recorded at 211,549 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 4,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,475 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,074 miles
Average per year
10,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,549 miles
  • 2025 – 207,475 miles
  • 2024 – 206,408 miles
  • 2023 – 202,535 miles
  • 2022 – 194,725 miles
  • 2020 – 192,567 miles
  • 2019 – 185,212 miles
  • 2018 – 180,673 miles
  • 2017 – 174,987 miles
  • 2016 – 164,885 miles
  • 2015 – 156,774 miles
  • 2014 – 143,127 miles
  • 2013 – 127,973 miles
  • 2012 – 112,695 miles
  • 2011 – 98,692 miles
  • 2010 – 82,503 miles
  • 2009 – 67,491 miles
  • 2008 – 44,075 miles
  • 2007 – 13,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,549 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,549 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    211,549 miles
    Test number
    214458097055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass207,475 miles (+1,067)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    207,475 miles
    Test number
    138381976473
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass206,408 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    206,408 miles
    Test number
    985711438606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,535 miles (+7,810)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    202,535 miles
    Test number
    999162483801
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass194,725 miles (+2,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    194,725 miles
    Test number
    993880454321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass192,567 miles (+7,355)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,567 miles
    Test number
    708293083138
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox de-laminating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  7. Pass185,212 miles (+4,539)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    185,212 miles
    Test number
    220754214252
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust de-laminating

  8. Pass180,673 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    180,673 miles
    Test number
    752865649086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust delaminated

  9. Fail180,673 miles (+5,686)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,673 miles
    Test number
    966977429131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust delaminated

  10. Pass174,987 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,987 miles
    Test number
    758483196661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Back box delaminating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail174,987 miles (+10,102)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,987 miles
    Test number
    402025582941
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Back box delaminating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass164,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,885 miles
    Test number
    401592158036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail164,885 miles (+8,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,885 miles
    Test number
    830776571992
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass156,774 miles (+13,647)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,774 miles
    Test number
    129111765115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,127 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    526982614270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass143,127 miles (+6,430)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    977962014234
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass136,697 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    136,697 miles
    Test number
    957242354003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,973 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,973 miles
    Test number
    278437513202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,070 miles (+11,375)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,070 miles
    Test number
    319218493022
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  20. Fail112,695 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,695 miles
    Test number
    477297802293
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass112,695 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,695 miles
    Test number
    669187702215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,278 miles (+930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    768312672006
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn

  23. Pass105,348 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    638257622034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,692 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,692 miles
    Test number
    127990011208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,223 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,223 miles
    Test number
    588117221050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass91,223 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,223 miles
    Test number
    785247621055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,503 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,503 miles
    Test number
    341972600497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,603 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    862096550096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,491 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,491 miles
    Test number
    370642319409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,393 miles (+12,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    460360719200
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass54,692 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    214007639053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,075 miles (+15,668)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,075 miles
    Test number
    330978418441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass28,407 miles (+14,604)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,407 miles
    Test number
    712712038021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass13,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,803 miles
    Test number
    573484917215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 TRM

Does L20 TRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 TRM is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 TRM?
The MOT on L20 TRM is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 TRM done?
L20 TRM was recorded at 211,549 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 10,431 miles a year.
Has L20 TRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 TRM has failed 7 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on L20 TRM 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 TRM find?
L20 TRM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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