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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

L25 DCSMOT history

L25 DCS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L25 DCS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,385 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DCS was last recorded at 160,385 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2019: 140,871 miles, lower than 158,947 miles on 17 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,378 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,385 miles
  • 2024 – 155,181 miles
  • 2023 – 152,716 miles
  • 2022 – 150,867 miles
  • 2021 – 148,277 miles
  • 2020 – 144,260 miles
  • 2019 – 140,872 miles
  • 2018 – 158,947 miles
  • 2017 – 130,496 miles
  • 2015 – 125,645 miles
  • 2014 – 121,307 miles
  • 2013 – 116,800 miles
  • 2012 – 112,021 miles
  • 2011 – 108,948 miles
  • 2009 – 99,574 miles
  • 2008 – 92,916 miles
  • 2007 – 86,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,385 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,385 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,385 miles
    Test number
    541723037187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail160,378 miles (+5,197)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,378 miles
    Test number
    412752175080
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass155,181 miles (+77)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,181 miles
    Test number
    507101144395
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail155,104 miles (+2,388)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,104 miles
    Test number
    413197226982
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass152,716 miles (+1,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,716 miles
    Test number
    171522104683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass150,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,867 miles
    Test number
    862700944668
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail150,867 miles (+2,590)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,867 miles
    Test number
    510107297334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass148,277 miles (+4,017)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,277 miles
    Test number
    133876670232
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear direction indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass144,260 miles (+3,388)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    194669401301
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass140,872 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,872 miles
    Test number
    439890934562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail140,871 miles (-18,076)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    819416043211
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass158,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,947 miles
    Test number
    613109736248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail158,947 miles (+23,205)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,947 miles
    Test number
    581106078637
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass135,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,742 miles
    Test number
    682533803309
    • AdvisoryFront tyres, sidewalls perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail135,742 miles (+5,246)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,742 miles
    Test number
    518448660671
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres, sidewalls perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass130,496 miles (+4,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,496 miles
    Test number
    374079953218
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass125,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,645 miles
    Test number
    788946462622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,644 miles (+4,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,644 miles
    Test number
    663844975147
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass121,307 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,307 miles
    Test number
    285788024240
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail121,283 miles (+4,483)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,283 miles
    Test number
    385595824252
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s f lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack and perish

  21. Pass116,800 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,800 miles
    Test number
    817769013231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass112,021 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,021 miles
    Test number
    278963912225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteRear exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating

  23. Fail112,021 miles (+3,073)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,021 miles
    Test number
    929593512223
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteRear exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating

  24. Fail108,948 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    189538841153
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light flashing

  25. Pass108,948 miles (+9,374)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    828988041192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light flashing

  26. Pass99,574 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    324491989100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,916 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,916 miles
    Test number
    442416258161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    491421777134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 DCS

Does L25 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DCS is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 DCS?
The MOT on L25 DCS is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DCS done?
L25 DCS was recorded at 160,385 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has L25 DCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DCS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 DCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L25 DCS find?
L25 DCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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