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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.

L25 ONC red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass183,379 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass175,091 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,091 miles
    Test number
    156490417982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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)
  25. Pass99,141 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    790614349366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,753 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    414762749020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,938 miles (+7,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    852141838035
    • NoteNear side wing mirror cracked
  28. Pass74,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    821330617021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. 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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