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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L30 ADLMOT history

L30 ADL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L30 ADL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,918 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ADL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ADL was last recorded at 151,918 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,887 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,031 miles
Average per year
6,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,918 miles
  • 2024 – 147,887 miles
  • 2023 – 144,381 miles
  • 2022 – 140,365 miles
  • 2021 – 135,667 miles
  • 2020 – 131,323 miles
  • 2019 – 125,392 miles
  • 2018 – 120,060 miles
  • 2017 – 113,526 miles
  • 2016 – 107,474 miles
  • 2015 – 100,344 miles
  • 2014 – 94,713 miles
  • 2013 – 88,210 miles
  • 2012 – 81,552 miles
  • 2011 – 75,189 miles
  • 2010 – 68,979 miles
  • 2009 – 62,690 miles
  • 2008 – 50,541 miles
  • 2007 – 37,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,918 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,918 miles
    Test number
    226276225640
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,916 miles (+4,029)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,916 miles
    Test number
    966396807723
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,887 miles (+3,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,887 miles
    Test number
    976000408767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass144,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,381 miles
    Test number
    773927860450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,373 miles (+4,008)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,373 miles
    Test number
    626066003979
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,365 miles
    Test number
    439413828237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail140,358 miles (+4,691)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,358 miles
    Test number
    431037589459
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,667 miles
    Test number
    550995669697
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail135,667 miles (+4,344)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,667 miles
    Test number
    104569379558
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,323 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,323 miles
    Test number
    475587650849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,392 miles
    Test number
    172041278929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail125,392 miles (+5,332)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,392 miles
    Test number
    486024480376
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass120,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    642873764179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail120,058 miles (+6,532)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,058 miles
    Test number
    576750800527
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass113,526 miles (+6,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,526 miles
    Test number
    234063877365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass107,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    861311169833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,474 miles (+7,130)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    201880972830
    • FailureNearside 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass100,344 miles (+5,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,344 miles
    Test number
    205241875448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,713 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    129102374133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail94,713 miles (+6,503)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    768702274128
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass88,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,210 miles
    Test number
    318962843103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,210 miles (+6,658)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,210 miles
    Test number
    315072843197
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass81,552 miles (+6,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    296246842481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass75,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,189 miles
    Test number
    169706541133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Fail75,189 miles (+6,210)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,189 miles
    Test number
    465796141197
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass68,979 miles (+6,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    273951840429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass62,690 miles (+12,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    872637529133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass50,541 miles (+12,640)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    631913238125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,901 miles
    Test number
    301411917133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 ADL

Does L30 ADL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ADL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 ADL?
The MOT on L30 ADL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ADL done?
L30 ADL was recorded at 151,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,113 miles a year.
Has L30 ADL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ADL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 ADL 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 L30 ADL find?
L30 ADL passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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