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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 1,896 cc

L23 UWPMOT history

L23 UWP is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 207,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2023.

L23 UWP green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2024
Mileage
207,483 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 UWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2024
Latest MOT test
22 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 UWP was last recorded at 207,483 miles on 22 May 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,479 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,483 miles
  • 2022 – 206,830 miles
  • 2021 – 205,793 miles
  • 2020 – 204,505 miles
  • 2019 – 202,256 miles
  • 2018 – 199,007 miles
  • 2016 – 194,546 miles
  • 2014 – 180,274 miles
  • 2013 – 173,767 miles
  • 2012 – 172,115 miles
  • 2011 – 171,303 miles
  • 2010 – 162,839 miles
  • 2008 – 144,685 miles
  • 2007 – 136,968 miles
  • 2006 – 125,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,483 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,483 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    207,483 miles
    Test number
    799236850504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail207,479 miles (+649)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,479 miles
    Test number
    352284138859
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass206,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    206,830 miles
    Test number
    101293462318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail206,830 miles (+8)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,830 miles
    Test number
    291000921682
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail206,822 miles (+1,029)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,822 miles
    Test number
    609343945276
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass205,793 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    205,793 miles
    Test number
    730912490568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass204,505 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    204,505 miles
    Test number
    795105244722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass202,256 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    202,256 miles
    Test number
    280621276727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass199,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    199,007 miles
    Test number
    573407776318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail199,007 miles (+4,461)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,007 miles
    Test number
    904572032657
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass194,546 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    194,546 miles
    Test number
    108815086511
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail194,544 miles (+14,270)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,544 miles
    Test number
    684266394460
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass180,274 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    180,274 miles
    Test number
    939193974284
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s body sill

  14. Fail180,272 miles (+6,505)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,272 miles
    Test number
    907342674277
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s body sill

  15. Pass173,767 miles (+22)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    173,767 miles
    Test number
    387453973458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail-pipe corroded.
    • NoteNS centre lower sill corroded.
    • NoteOSF tyre sidewall damaged.
    • NoteOSR tyre worn on inner edge.

  16. Fail173,745 miles (+1,630)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,745 miles
    Test number
    479246863227
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail-pipe corroded.
    • NoteNS centre lower sill corroded.
    • NoteOSF tyre sidewall damaged.
    • NoteOSR tyre worn on inner edge.

  17. Pass172,115 miles (+812)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    172,115 miles
    Test number
    675146352247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNSR tyre sidewall damaged.
    • NoteRear tail-pipe corroded.

  18. Pass171,303 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    171,303 miles
    Test number
    485556051274
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCambelt area noisy.
    • NoteNS lower sill area corroded,not in testable area.

  19. Fail171,297 miles (+8,458)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,297 miles
    Test number
    448739141254
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCambelt area noisy.
    • NoteNS lower sill area corroded,not in testable area.

  20. Fail162,839 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,839 miles
    Test number
    643479620236
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass162,839 miles (+18,154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    162,839 miles
    Test number
    644129620215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass144,685 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    144,685 miles
    Test number
    100883758251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail144,637 miles (+7,669)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,637 miles
    Test number
    464509448206
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass136,968 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    136,968 miles
    Test number
    143837257217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail136,966 miles (+11,225)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,966 miles
    Test number
    330286857400
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass125,741 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    125,741 miles
    Test number
    422958356282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail125,675 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    644215156202
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L23 UWP

Does L23 UWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 UWP expired on 21 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 UWP?
The MOT on L23 UWP expired on 21 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 UWP done?
L23 UWP was recorded at 207,483 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2023, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has L23 UWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 UWP has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 UWP 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 UWP find?
L23 UWP passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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