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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

L25 DUBMOT history

L25 DUB is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 229,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

L25 DUB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
229,393 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DUB was last recorded at 229,393 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,246 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
4,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,393 miles
  • 2025 – 229,246 miles
  • 2024 – 228,920 miles
  • 2023 – 228,583 miles
  • 2022 – 228,164 miles
  • 2021 – 226,932 miles
  • 2020 – 226,815 miles
  • 2018 – 226,013 miles
  • 2017 – 221,844 miles
  • 2016 – 217,049 miles
  • 2015 – 211,505 miles
  • 2014 – 206,711 miles
  • 2013 – 201,798 miles
  • 2012 – 194,102 miles
  • 2011 – 186,289 miles
  • 2010 – 178,161 miles
  • 2009 – 171,100 miles
  • 2008 – 165,006 miles
  • 2007 – 156,211 miles
  • 2006 – 146,751 miles
  • 2005 – 137,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,393 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,393 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    229,393 miles
    Test number
    240799079254
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass229,246 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    229,246 miles
    Test number
    320292478658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass228,920 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    228,920 miles
    Test number
    269063002833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail228,688 miles (+105)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,688 miles
    Test number
    739644384215
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side unable to inspect inners [under tray fitted] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass228,583 miles (+419)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    228,583 miles
    Test number
    331865323198
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass228,164 miles (+1,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    228,164 miles
    Test number
    774086014270
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder mirror hangers

  7. Pass226,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    226,932 miles
    Test number
    178984733811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail226,932 miles (+117)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,932 miles
    Test number
    797956831502
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass226,815 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    226,815 miles
    Test number
    405960088424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass226,013 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    226,013 miles
    Test number
    813020450652
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front of inner sill / door channel rusty & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail226,013 miles (+4,169)7 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,013 miles
    Test number
    239062530958
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front of inner sill / door channel rusty & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass221,844 miles (+4,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    221,844 miles
    Test number
    754713803527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass217,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    217,049 miles
    Test number
    239384357037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D shape bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail217,049 miles (+5,544)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,049 miles
    Test number
    821228880115
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D shape bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass211,505 miles (+4,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    211,505 miles
    Test number
    328035716205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass206,711 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    206,711 miles
    Test number
    247158404319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner steering rack joint

  17. Fail206,711 miles (+4,913)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,711 miles
    Test number
    698868204308
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner steering rack joint

  18. Pass201,798 miles (+7,696)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    201,798 miles
    Test number
    636975513337
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass194,102 miles (+105)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    194,102 miles
    Test number
    548577902391
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail193,997 miles (+7,708)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,997 miles
    Test number
    875605202322
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass186,289 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    186,289 miles
    Test number
    446184601389
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Fail186,284 miles (+8,123)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,284 miles
    Test number
    197254901354
    • FailureNearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Pass178,161 miles (+7,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    178,161 miles
    Test number
    761491990237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  24. Pass171,100 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    171,100 miles
    Test number
    633878209345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail170,924 miles (+5,918)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,924 miles
    Test number
    131110809358
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass165,006 miles (+29)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    165,006 miles
    Test number
    900441698276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail164,977 miles (+8,766)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,977 miles
    Test number
    780890298238
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass156,211 miles (+9,460)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    156,211 miles
    Test number
    332611597214
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront no plate slightly deteriorated

  29. Pass146,751 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    672837486225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail146,681 miles (+9,278)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,681 miles
    Test number
    672160686251
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass137,403 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    137,403 miles
    Test number
    783534585202
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Questions about L25 DUB

Does L25 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DUB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 DUB?
The MOT on L25 DUB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DUB done?
L25 DUB was recorded at 229,393 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,443 miles a year.
Has L25 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DUB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L25 DUB 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 DUB find?
L25 DUB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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