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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

L2 UPYMOT history

L2 UPY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L2 UPY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,081 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 UPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 UPY was last recorded at 156,081 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,217 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,864 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,081 miles
  • 2025 – 148,217 miles
  • 2024 – 133,977 miles
  • 2023 – 133,526 miles
  • 2022 – 132,467 miles
  • 2021 – 131,143 miles
  • 2020 – 128,863 miles
  • 2019 – 128,108 miles
  • 2018 – 127,826 miles
  • 2017 – 123,895 miles
  • 2016 – 120,217 miles
  • 2015 – 117,465 miles
  • 2014 – 114,016 miles
  • 2013 – 109,548 miles
  • 2012 – 104,796 miles
  • 2011 – 100,331 miles
  • 2010 – 94,457 miles
  • 2009 – 89,620 miles
  • 2008 – 86,195 miles
  • 2007 – 79,268 miles
  • 2006 – 59,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,081 miles (+7,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,081 miles
    Test number
    487614241326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  2. Pass148,217 miles (+14,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    448918548373
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass133,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,977 miles
    Test number
    702550071722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail133,977 miles (+451)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,977 miles
    Test number
    437750602938
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass133,526 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,526 miles
    Test number
    748506814751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,525 miles (+1,058)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,525 miles
    Test number
    467595085786
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,467 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,467 miles
    Test number
    175884919048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,143 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    327493969158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,863 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,863 miles
    Test number
    487912190869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,108 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,108 miles
    Test number
    177184519580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass127,826 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    246249904804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail127,815 miles (+3,920)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,815 miles
    Test number
    114232476383
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass123,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,895 miles
    Test number
    419225323274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,895 miles (+3,678)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,895 miles
    Test number
    824218335408
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass120,217 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,217 miles
    Test number
    715787481088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,152 miles (+2,687)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    783549278258
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,465 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,465 miles
    Test number
    778668575036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,016 miles
    Test number
    376291674065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,016 miles (+4,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,016 miles
    Test number
    646731574012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass109,548 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    447770283008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,796 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,796 miles
    Test number
    605907262030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,331 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    787330771030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,457 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    242901270010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,620 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    262512379018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,195 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    722063478034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,268 miles (+19,462)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    164155817028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteVehicl passed gas test but printer not working

  27. Pass59,806 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    923038636080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear seats and seat belts have beaen removed

  28. Fail59,806 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    444598036012
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about L2 UPY

Does L2 UPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 UPY is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 UPY?
The MOT on L2 UPY is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 UPY done?
L2 UPY was recorded at 156,081 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has L2 UPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 UPY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 UPY 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 L2 UPY find?
L2 UPY passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit; under trays fitted.

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