
Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc
L273 JRXMOT history
L273 JRX is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 144,072 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L273 JRX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 11 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L273 JRX was last recorded at 144,072 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 143,713 miles · 22 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 359 miles
- Average per year
- 2,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,072 miles
- 2023 – 143,713 miles
- 2022 – 143,445 miles
- 2021 – 141,696 miles
- 2020 – 139,538 miles
- 2019 – 136,322 miles
- 2018 – 133,412 miles
- 2017 – 131,033 miles
- 2016 – 129,525 miles
- 2015 – 127,632 miles
- 2014 – 126,037 miles
- 2013 – 124,598 miles
- 2012 – 121,885 miles
- 2011 – 119,119 miles
- 2010 – 117,219 miles
- 2009 – 115,669 miles
- 2008 – 113,565 miles
- 2007 – 112,838 miles
- 2006 – 105,661 miles
- 2005 – 100,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Indicator tell-tale inoperative
Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2022
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front edge of wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,072 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 144,072 miles
- Test number
- 222464850683
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail144,072 miles (+359)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,072 miles
- Test number
- 133335494353
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail143,713 miles (+268)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,713 miles
- Test number
- 442844099376
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering - Support/jacking point corroded to excess on and either side (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting - Perpendicular cross rear of vehicle (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - Brake hose/pipe combination at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced - Front wheel arch/fuel filter surround (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - Brake hose/pipe combination at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced - Sill/panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Slam/bumper support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Panel below side door corroded/perforated (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Slam/bumper support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass143,445 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 143,445 miles
- Test number
- 510076766468
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front edge of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail143,445 miles (+1,749)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,445 miles
- Test number
- 534991159473
- DangerousCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front edge of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass141,696 miles (+75)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 141,696 miles
- Test number
- 881771057082
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill just outside seat belt mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,621 miles (+2,083)9 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,621 miles
- Test number
- 993946910978
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill just outside seat belt mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,538 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 139,538 miles
- Test number
- 262111527777
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill panel corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail139,538 miles (+3,216)3 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,538 miles
- Test number
- 828996771933
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill panel corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass136,322 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 136,322 miles
- Test number
- 355419622335
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail136,322 miles (+2,910)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,322 miles
- Test number
- 112623635702
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass133,412 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 133,412 miles
- Test number
- 334652222960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail133,412 miles (+2,379)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,412 miles
- Test number
- 792372338525
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass131,033 miles (+1,508)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 131,033 miles
- Test number
- 904514428801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass129,525 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 129,525 miles
- Test number
- 711002819120
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside and nearside front inner sills
Pass127,632 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 127,632 miles
- Test number
- 947763985075
- NoteCorrosion on underside
Fail127,630 miles (+141)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,630 miles
- Test number
- 286928275098
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail127,489 miles (+1,452)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,489 miles
- Test number
- 279652555079
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCorrosion offside and nearside inner sills not within prescribed area
Pass126,037 miles (+1,439)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 126,037 miles
- Test number
- 706150764066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,598 miles (+2,713)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 124,598 miles
- Test number
- 809133273015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,885 miles (+2,766)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 121,885 miles
- Test number
- 676409742038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,119 miles (+1,900)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 119,119 miles
- Test number
- 695251771092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,219 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 117,219 miles
- Test number
- 191527560019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,218 miles (+1,549)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,218 miles
- Test number
- 550562160071
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass115,669 miles (+2,104)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 115,669 miles
- Test number
- 103852169476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,565 miles (+727)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 113,565 miles
- Test number
- 172986168491
- NoteSligh play in offside antiroll bar link arm bush.
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rack ball joint.
Pass112,838 miles (+519)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 112,838 miles
- Test number
- 412777057138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,319 miles (+6,658)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,319 miles
- Test number
- 510570237143
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteVEHICLE CORRODED
Pass105,661 miles (+5,051)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 105,661 miles
- Test number
- 364518036130
- NoteAdvise rear part of exhaust is corroded
Pass100,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 100,610 miles
- Test number
- 423271955158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L273 JRX
- Does L273 JRX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 JRX is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L273 JRX?
- The MOT on L273 JRX is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L273 JRX done?
- L273 JRX was recorded at 144,072 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,052 miles a year.
- Has L273 JRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L273 JRX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L273 JRX 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 L273 JRX find?
- L273 JRX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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