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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

L23 BUSMOT history

L23 BUS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 237,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

L23 BUS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
237,654 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BUS was last recorded at 237,654 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 32,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,318 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
32,336 miles
Average per year
10,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,654 miles
  • 2025 – 205,318 miles
  • 2024 – 197,330 miles
  • 2023 – 195,260 miles
  • 2022 – 192,361 miles
  • 2021 – 190,386 miles
  • 2019 – 188,413 miles
  • 2018 – 178,152 miles
  • 2017 – 170,322 miles
  • 2016 – 164,123 miles
  • 2015 – 159,597 miles
  • 2014 – 150,600 miles
  • 2013 – 132,109 miles
  • 2012 – 106,616 miles
  • 2011 – 98,113 miles
  • 2010 – 86,042 miles
  • 2009 – 72,702 miles
  • 2008 – 59,282 miles
  • 2007 – 45,749 miles
  • 2006 – 33,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,654 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    237,654 miles
    Test number
    681948662831
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail237,654 miles (+32,336)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,654 miles
    Test number
    622627645008
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass205,318 miles (+7,988)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    205,318 miles
    Test number
    776601204483
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absrober lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass197,330 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    197,330 miles
    Test number
    839718519429
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,260 miles (+2,899)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    195,260 miles
    Test number
    964182610829
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass192,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    192,361 miles
    Test number
    413483430990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail192,361 miles (+1,975)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,361 miles
    Test number
    644422873422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass190,386 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    190,386 miles
    Test number
    192596388904
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail190,386 miles (+1,973)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,386 miles
    Test number
    588236005717
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass188,413 miles (+10,261)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    188,413 miles
    Test number
    787013603513
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass178,152 miles (+7,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    178,152 miles
    Test number
    673098091058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass170,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,322 miles
    Test number
    517489450087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,322 miles (+6,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,322 miles
    Test number
    907338892641
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass164,123 miles (+4,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    164,123 miles
    Test number
    696470755997
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass159,597 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    159,597 miles
    Test number
    829550595192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,600 miles (+18,491)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,600 miles
    Test number
    616916884175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    778770093163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,109 miles (+25,493)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    298529083488
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass106,616 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,616 miles
    Test number
    359873492138
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear box corroded

  20. Fail106,616 miles (+8,503)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,616 miles
    Test number
    125063392164
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear box corroded

  21. Pass98,113 miles (+12,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    187748901373
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass86,042 miles (+13,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,042 miles
    Test number
    514681800306
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass72,702 miles (+13,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    894092399265
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass59,282 miles (+13,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    162786698223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,749 miles (+11,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,749 miles
    Test number
    102858197287
    • NoteNumber plate lamp asm secured by tape

  26. Pass33,758 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,758 miles
    Test number
    480940116443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail33,543 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,543 miles
    Test number
    183323706397
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 BUS

Does L23 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BUS is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BUS?
The MOT on L23 BUS is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BUS done?
L23 BUS was recorded at 237,654 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 10,537 miles a year.
Has L23 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BUS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BUS 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 L23 BUS find?
L23 BUS passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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