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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L25 RDYMOT history

L25 RDY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L25 RDY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
166,217 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 RDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 RDY was last recorded at 166,217 miles on 19 May 2026, 3,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,333 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,884 miles
Average per year
6,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,217 miles
  • 2025 – 162,333 miles
  • 2024 – 160,969 miles
  • 2023 – 155,958 miles
  • 2022 – 155,320 miles
  • 2021 – 152,931 miles
  • 2020 – 152,486 miles
  • 2019 – 146,476 miles
  • 2018 – 137,705 miles
  • 2017 – 127,230 miles
  • 2016 – 117,611 miles
  • 2014 – 106,893 miles
  • 2013 – 96,593 miles
  • 2012 – 86,122 miles
  • 2011 – 75,646 miles
  • 2010 – 66,063 miles
  • 2009 – 53,900 miles
  • 2008 – 43,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,217 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central exhaust silencer deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,217 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,217 miles
    Test number
    388920439976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,333 miles (+1,364)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,333 miles
    Test number
    528775051680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass160,969 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,969 miles
    Test number
    303242803652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,958 miles
    Test number
    339115483799
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure
  5. Fail155,958 miles (+638)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,958 miles
    Test number
    194932987327
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure
  6. Pass155,320 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,320 miles
    Test number
    685036931650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,931 miles
    Test number
    132474364765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,931 miles (+445)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,931 miles
    Test number
    668148718151
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass152,486 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,486 miles
    Test number
    776546294273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,476 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,476 miles
    Test number
    146645759108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,705 miles (+10,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,705 miles
    Test number
    118864045557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass127,230 miles (+9,619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,230 miles
    Test number
    557013482302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass117,611 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,611 miles
    Test number
    235130982081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,598 miles (+10,705)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,598 miles
    Test number
    859950965354
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass106,893 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,893 miles
    Test number
    916148674093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail106,789 miles (+10,196)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,789 miles
    Test number
    558233674085
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass96,593 miles (+10,471)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    718344893090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,122 miles (+10,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    195760492058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,646 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,646 miles
    Test number
    586724771047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,645 miles (+9,582)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    746443771043
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass66,063 miles (+12,163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    860390990073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,900 miles (+10,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    664126079090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,018 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,018 miles
    Test number
    104186888459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Questions about L25 RDY

Does L25 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 RDY is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 RDY?
The MOT on L25 RDY is valid until 18 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 RDY done?
L25 RDY was recorded at 166,217 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,789 miles a year.
Has L25 RDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 RDY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L25 RDY 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 RDY find?
L25 RDY passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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