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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L23 HSMMOT history

L23 HSM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 2013. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 198,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

L23 HSM silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
198,688 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 May 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HSM was last recorded at 198,688 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,688 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
18,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,688 miles
  • 2024 – 191,854 miles
  • 2023 – 169,036 miles
  • 2022 – 140,268 miles
  • 2021 – 123,290 miles
  • 2020 – 105,017 miles
  • 2019 – 86,045 miles
  • 2018 – 69,005 miles
  • 2017 – 50,853 miles
  • 2016 – 31,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,688 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth side undertrays damaged but secure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    198,688 miles
    Test number
    176234832536
    • AdvisoryBoth side undertrays damaged but secure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail198,688 miles (+6,834)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,688 miles
    Test number
    340494781039
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth side undertrays damaged but secure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass191,854 miles (+22,818)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    191,854 miles
    Test number
    333547873140
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass169,036 miles (+28,768)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,036 miles
    Test number
    581255996266
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass140,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,268 miles
    Test number
    374550842796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,268 miles (+16,978)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,268 miles
    Test number
    698546488114
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass123,290 miles (+18,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    769394702032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass105,017 miles (+18,972)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    547791942028
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass86,045 miles (+17,040)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,045 miles
    Test number
    845115978376
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass69,005 miles (+18,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,005 miles
    Test number
    315670201137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass50,853 miles (+19,138)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,853 miles
    Test number
    831368764464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass31,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,715 miles
    Test number
    550279284990
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L23 HSM

Does L23 HSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 HSM expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 HSM?
The MOT on L23 HSM expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 HSM done?
L23 HSM was recorded at 198,688 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 18,027 miles a year.
Has L23 HSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HSM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 HSM 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 HSM find?
L23 HSM passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: both side undertrays damaged but secure.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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