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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L23 HDVMOT history

L23 HDV is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 228,677 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

L23 HDV red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
228,677 km
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,132 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
22 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HDV was last recorded at 228,677 km on 4 Sept 2025, 8,801 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,876 km · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,801 km
Average per year
3,132 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,677 km
  • 2024 – 219,876 km
  • 2023 – 215,574 km
  • 2022 – 210,844 km
  • 2021 – 208,529 km
  • 2019 – 205,827 km
  • 2014 – 200,843 km
  • 2013 – 196,519 km
  • 2011 – 187,255 km
  • 2010 – 181,543 km
  • 2009 – 175,858 km
  • 2008 – 173,339 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,677 km
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,677 km (+8,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    228,677 km
    Test number
    156837322207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass219,876 km (+4,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    219,876 km
    Test number
    845306411145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS,SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass215,574 km (+4,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    215,574 km
    Test number
    236666189203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING/BUMPER SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMPER/INNER WING SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

  4. Pass210,844 km (+2,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    210,844 km
    Test number
    522813496686
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP DEFLECTORS FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLITCH/INER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass208,529 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    208,529 km
    Test number
    562058080831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail208,529 km (+2,702)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,529 km
    Test number
    931541909308
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass205,827 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    205,827 km
    Test number
    762337583170
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  8. Pass203,577 miles (+2,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    203,577 miles
    Test number
    633897314624
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly

  9. Pass201,430 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    201,430 miles
    Test number
    678928067719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail201,423 miles (+22)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,423 miles
    Test number
    685386640327
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass201,401 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    201,401 miles
    Test number
    101903235705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail201,394 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,394 miles
    Test number
    552145182825
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass200,843 km (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    200,843 km
    Test number
    239703064187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass196,519 km (+9,264)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    196,519 km
    Test number
    245622173442
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass187,255 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    187,255 km
    Test number
    957393841351
    • NoteFront exhaust rubber missing

  16. Fail187,254 miles3 dangerous7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,254 miles
    Test number
    619980341306
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside and nearside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls but not showing cords
    • FailureNearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront exhaust rubber missing
    • NoteOffside and nearside inner cv boots torn

  17. Pass181,543 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    181,543 km
    Test number
    141477590435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail181,534 km (+5,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,534 km
    Test number
    624387090085
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  19. Pass175,858 km (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    175,858 km
    Test number
    494869369039
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteLow reading on offside rear service brake.

  20. Fail175,843 km (+2,504)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,843 km
    Test number
    831806669094
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteLow reading on offside rear service brake.

  21. Pass173,339 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    173,339 km
    Test number
    340354508093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass171,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    171,241 miles
    Test number
    362276517065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail171,241 miles (+20,310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,241 miles
    Test number
    624225817045
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass150,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    150,931 miles
    Test number
    770316806073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 HDV

Does L23 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 HDV expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 HDV?
The MOT on L23 HDV expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 HDV done?
L23 HDV was recorded at 228,677 km at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,132 km a year.
Has L23 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HDV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 HDV 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 HDV find?
L23 HDV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer; oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak.

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