
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
L25 ONCMOT history
L25 ONC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 183,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 183,379 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,863 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 ONC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 ONC was last recorded at 183,379 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,237 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,142 miles
- Average per year
- 5,863 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,379 miles
- 2025 – 180,237 miles
- 2024 – 178,247 miles
- 2023 – 175,091 miles
- 2022 – 172,724 miles
- 2021 – 170,329 miles
- 2020 – 169,724 miles
- 2019 – 169,131 miles
- 2018 – 168,079 miles
- 2017 – 166,605 miles
- 2016 – 159,066 miles
- 2015 – 148,779 miles
- 2014 – 140,573 miles
- 2013 – 133,356 miles
- 2012 – 121,873 miles
- 2010 – 110,173 miles
- 2009 – 99,141 miles
- 2008 – 81,938 miles
- 2007 – 74,935 miles
- 2006 – 64,283 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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, 2015–2018
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2025
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,379 miles (+3,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 183,379 miles
- Test number
- 172408382146
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,237 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 180,237 miles
- Test number
- 712457875123
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail180,237 miles (+6)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,237 miles
- Test number
- 850865430030
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail180,231 miles (+1,984)11 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,231 miles
- Test number
- 162490270205
- MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill into seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor into arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass178,247 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 178,247 miles
- Test number
- 140760971348
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,245 miles (+3,154)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,245 miles
- Test number
- 591437642175
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass175,091 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 175,091 miles
- Test number
- 156490417982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,087 miles (+2,363)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,087 miles
- Test number
- 668548100583
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,724 miles (+2,395)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 172,724 miles
- Test number
- 963925577694
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,329 miles (+605)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 170,329 miles
- Test number
- 179886241554
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,724 miles (+593)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 169,724 miles
- Test number
- 910385126148
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,131 miles (+1,052)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 169,131 miles
- Test number
- 143873037413
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass168,079 miles (+1,474)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 168,079 miles
- Test number
- 256148856906
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass166,605 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 166,605 miles
- Test number
- 320882057513
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBreak pad warning light on dash
Fail166,605 miles (+7,539)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,605 miles
- Test number
- 871072261105
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBreak pad warning light on dash
Pass159,066 miles (+10,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 159,066 miles
- Test number
- 208472949098
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass148,779 miles (+8,206)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 148,779 miles
- Test number
- 195174315411
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear tyre walls slightly cracking
Pass140,573 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 140,573 miles
- Test number
- 938848224097
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Fail140,573 miles (+7,217)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,573 miles
- Test number
- 578288424095
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteCentre heat shield insecure
Pass133,356 miles (+520)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 133,356 miles
- Test number
- 847318423017
- NoteBoth rear tyres in very poor condition
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Fail132,836 miles (+10,963)11 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,836 miles
- Test number
- 969095413093
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres in very poor condition
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass121,873 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 121,873 miles
- Test number
- 855529302070
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteRear off side wheel slightly sticking
Fail121,870 miles (+11,697)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,870 miles
- Test number
- 208394102032
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteRear off side wheel slightly sticking
Pass110,173 miles (+11,032)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 110,173 miles
- Test number
- 852654040381
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass99,141 miles (+9,388)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 99,141 miles
- Test number
- 790614349366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,753 miles (+7,815)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 89,753 miles
- Test number
- 414762749020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,938 miles (+7,003)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 81,938 miles
- Test number
- 852141838035
- NoteNear side wing mirror cracked
Pass74,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 74,935 miles
- Test number
- 821330617021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,933 miles (+10,650)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,933 miles
- Test number
- 672900117047
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass64,283 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 64,283 miles
- Test number
- 861852316008
- NoteAdvise nearside mirror cracked
- NoteAdvise nearside tyre wall cracking
Questions about L25 ONC
- Does L25 ONC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 ONC is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 ONC?
- The MOT on L25 ONC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 ONC done?
- L25 ONC was recorded at 183,379 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,863 miles a year.
- Has L25 ONC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 ONC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L25 ONC 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 ONC find?
- L25 ONC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.
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