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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L288 DUEMOT history

L288 DUE is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 416,193 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L288 DUE green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
416,193 km
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,878 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 DUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 DUE was last recorded at 416,193 km on 1 Jun 2026, 2,284 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
413,909 km · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,284 km
Average per year
1,878 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 416,193 km
  • 2025 – 413,909 km
  • 2024 – 411,465 km
  • 2023 – 411,110 km
  • 2022 – 409,679 km
  • 2021 – 405,165 km
  • 2020 – 405,045 km
  • 2018 – 401,675 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass416,193 km
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undersill coating covering view to components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass416,193 km (+2,284)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    416,193 km
    Test number
    113341917952
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Pass413,909 km9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    413,909 km
    Test number
    743519095450
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear and centre rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside undersealed

  3. Fail413,909 km (+2,444)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    413,909 km
    Test number
    874304469254
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear and centre rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside undersealed

  4. Pass411,465 km1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    411,465 km
    Test number
    927620566793
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersill coating covering view to components

  5. Fail411,465 km (+355)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    411,465 km
    Test number
    532817610700
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersill coating covering view to components

  6. Pass411,110 km (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    411,110 km
    Test number
    974751522123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass409,679 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    409,679 km
    Test number
    756545778088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail409,679 km (+4,514)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    409,679 km
    Test number
    946238301613
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass405,165 km (+120)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    405,165 km
    Test number
    766029823191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill has corrosion but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass405,045 km12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    405,045 km
    Test number
    749252225673
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail405,045 km (+3,370)10 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    405,045 km
    Test number
    885193696496
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass401,675 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    401,675 km
    Test number
    638310832839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L288 DUE

Does L288 DUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L288 DUE is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L288 DUE?
The MOT on L288 DUE is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L288 DUE done?
L288 DUE was recorded at 416,193 km at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,878 km a year.
Has L288 DUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 DUE has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L288 DUE 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 L288 DUE find?
L288 DUE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rear and centre; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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