
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass140,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 140,268 miles
- Test number
- 374550842796
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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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