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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L29 SMJMOT history

L29 SMJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L29 SMJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
205,507 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SMJ was last recorded at 205,507 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,178 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,329 miles
Average per year
5,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,507 miles
  • 2025 – 201,178 miles
  • 2023 – 195,551 miles
  • 2022 – 194,490 miles
  • 2021 – 192,258 miles
  • 2020 – 186,731 miles
  • 2019 – 174,631 miles
  • 2018 – 165,139 miles
  • 2017 – 158,121 miles
  • 2016 – 141,722 miles
  • 2015 – 140,668 miles
  • 2014 – 134,585 miles
  • 2012 – 130,349 miles
  • 2011 – 129,241 miles
  • 2010 – 118,821 miles
  • 2009 – 113,837 miles
  • 2008 – 103,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    205,507 miles
    Test number
    659912990668
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Fail205,507 miles (+4,329)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,507 miles
    Test number
    192079348166
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass201,178 miles (+5,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    201,178 miles
    Test number
    434891475919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass195,551 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    195,551 miles
    Test number
    986571146122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail195,550 miles (+1,060)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,550 miles
    Test number
    817363489728
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass194,490 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,490 miles
    Test number
    397922577566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail194,488 miles (+2,230)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,488 miles
    Test number
    367415961888
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass192,258 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    192,258 miles
    Test number
    708961261912
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail192,257 miles (+5,526)3 major2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,257 miles
    Test number
    931524934464
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass186,731 miles (+161)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    186,731 miles
    Test number
    238114115473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear been cleaned up (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear been cleaned up (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail186,570 miles (+11,939)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,570 miles
    Test number
    843748254719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass174,631 miles (+9,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    174,631 miles
    Test number
    468503200987
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass165,139 miles (+7,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,139 miles
    Test number
    963279887452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass158,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    158,121 miles
    Test number
    961633106508
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail158,121 miles (+16,399)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,121 miles
    Test number
    123767536897
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass141,722 miles (+1,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    978871471855
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass140,668 miles (+6,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,668 miles
    Test number
    149551125492
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass134,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,585 miles
    Test number
    729992824044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail134,585 miles (+4,236)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,585 miles
    Test number
    968089204055
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass130,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    130,349 miles
    Test number
    428457842345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail130,349 miles (+1,108)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,349 miles
    Test number
    827557442312
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass129,241 miles (+10,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,241 miles
    Test number
    808250841358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass118,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,821 miles
    Test number
    124924700122
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Fail118,821 miles (+4,984)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,821 miles
    Test number
    903414900143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Fail113,837 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    371556709191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine noisy with turbo whine

  26. Pass113,837 miles (+10,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    620316209137
    • NoteEngine noisy with turbo whine

  27. Pass103,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    992337878198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L29 SMJ

Does L29 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SMJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SMJ?
The MOT on L29 SMJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SMJ done?
L29 SMJ was recorded at 205,507 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
Has L29 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SMJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 SMJ 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 L29 SMJ find?
L29 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; centre exhaust silencer corroded.

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