
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
L25 CROMOT history
L25 CRO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 166,595 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 CRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 CRO was last recorded at 166,595 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,590 miles · 18 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,005 miles
- Average per year
- 8,382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,595 miles
- 2024 – 165,590 miles
- 2023 – 161,626 miles
- 2022 – 159,578 miles
- 2021 – 156,658 miles
- 2020 – 152,811 miles
- 2019 – 147,433 miles
- 2018 – 137,233 miles
- 2017 – 131,514 miles
- 2016 – 123,666 miles
- 2015 – 123,371 miles
- 2014 – 103,233 miles
- 2013 – 79,184 miles
- 2012 – 55,788 miles
- 2011 – 49,215 miles
- 2010 – 37,148 miles
- 2009 – 32,447 miles
- 2008 – 21,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,595 miles (+1,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 166,595 miles
- Test number
- 342369195019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,590 miles (+3,964)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 165,590 miles
- Test number
- 855887374618
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +outter sills Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,626 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 161,626 miles
- Test number
- 176240508175
- AdvisoryCover missing from drivers seat belt receiver.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail161,626 miles (+2,048)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,626 miles
- Test number
- 156145570646
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCover missing from drivers seat belt receiver.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,578 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 159,578 miles
- Test number
- 551973004433
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,578 miles (+2,920)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,578 miles
- Test number
- 924419155596
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,658 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 156,658 miles
- Test number
- 647092748207
- AdvisoryCorrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers are coroded.
Fail156,658 miles (+3,847)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,658 miles
- Test number
- 529473806231
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers are coroded.
Pass152,811 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 152,811 miles
- Test number
- 803072085393
- AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers.
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Head lamp lens deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Head lamp lens deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail152,811 miles (+5,378)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,811 miles
- Test number
- 288315473014
- DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers.
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Head lamp lens deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Head lamp lens deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,433 miles (+10,200)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 147,433 miles
- Test number
- 409017863781
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,233 miles (+5,719)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 137,233 miles
- Test number
- 639676931815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints.
Pass131,514 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 131,514 miles
- Test number
- 905020459767
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skins corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail131,514 miles (+7,848)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,514 miles
- Test number
- 806772319894
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skins corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass123,666 miles (+295)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 123,666 miles
- Test number
- 977844247110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 123,371 miles
- Test number
- 496392205275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,371 miles (+493)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,371 miles
- Test number
- 296661905200
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail122,878 miles (+19,645)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,878 miles
- Test number
- 339213445017
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass103,233 miles (+24,049)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,233 miles
- Test number
- 629423074054
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,184 miles (+23,396)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,184 miles
- Test number
- 816026853085
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteFront tyres worn smooth on inner edge
Pass55,788 miles (+6,573)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 55,788 miles
- Test number
- 365302662070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,215 miles (+12,067)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,215 miles
- Test number
- 856997811185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,148 miles (+4,701)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,148 miles
- Test number
- 460348440162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,447 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,447 miles
- Test number
- 290781129188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail32,447 miles (+11,008)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,447 miles
- Test number
- 152008219121
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,439 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 21,439 miles
- Test number
- 341909428192
- DangerousThe seat belt stalk on the nearside centre row seat has a broken casing. This is not affecting the operation but requires renewal.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Questions about L25 CRO
- Does L25 CRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L25 CRO expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L25 CRO?
- The MOT on L25 CRO expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L25 CRO done?
- L25 CRO was recorded at 166,595 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 8,382 miles a year.
- Has L25 CRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 CRO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L25 CRO 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 L25 CRO find?
- L25 CRO passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.
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