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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Orange · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L25 DGSMOT history

L25 DGS is a white and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L25 DGS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
183,703 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DGS was last recorded at 183,703 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,729 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
8,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,703 miles
  • 2025 – 181,729 miles
  • 2024 – 179,401 miles
  • 2023 – 179,384 miles
  • 2022 – 170,868 miles
  • 2021 – 163,505 miles
  • 2019 – 148,844 miles
  • 2018 – 138,004 miles
  • 2017 – 125,587 miles
  • 2016 – 117,537 miles
  • 2015 – 106,323 miles
  • 2014 – 95,346 miles
  • 2013 – 86,272 miles
  • 2012 – 67,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,703 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load center front stalk casing missing (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front number plate slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,703 miles (+1,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    183,703 miles
    Test number
    141865900763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass181,729 miles (+2,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,729 miles
    Test number
    617190336983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,401 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,401 miles
    Test number
    901972024431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,384 miles (+1,484)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,384 miles
    Test number
    791642539136
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass177,900 miles (+7,032)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,900 miles
    Test number
    944772057670
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass170,868 miles (+7,363)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,868 miles
    Test number
    813439749730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,505 miles (+14,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,505 miles
    Test number
    419202892526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top shock mounting/bearing a bit of noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,844 miles
    Test number
    180555589244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,844 miles (+10,840)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,844 miles
    Test number
    440553361298
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass138,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,004 miles
    Test number
    504963206052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,004 miles (+12,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,004 miles
    Test number
    228809439919
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass125,587 miles (+8,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,587 miles
    Test number
    958934099989
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre front seat belt buckle cover missing

  13. Pass117,537 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    347327385655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load center front stalk casing missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly loose

  14. Fail117,399 miles (+11,076)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    919148439044
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load center front stalk casing missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly loose

  15. Pass106,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    605973615185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail106,323 miles (+10,977)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    825693315118
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass95,346 miles (+9,074)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    468296804153
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOsf tyre cut to side wall

  18. Pass86,272 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    626912703172
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCoolant light flashes
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  19. Fail86,272 miles (+18,969)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    759312503117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCoolant light flashes
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  20. Pass67,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    948938482081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,303 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    728758482025
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim was too high and too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly dirty.

Questions about L25 DGS

Does L25 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DGS is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 DGS?
The MOT on L25 DGS is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DGS done?
L25 DGS was recorded at 183,703 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,432 miles a year.
Has L25 DGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DGS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L25 DGS 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 DGS find?
L25 DGS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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