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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L30 JWSMOT history

L30 JWS is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 243,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L30 JWS green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
243,945 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 JWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 JWS was last recorded at 243,945 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,770 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
10,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,945 miles
  • 2024 – 230,652 miles
  • 2023 – 213,194 miles
  • 2022 – 199,809 miles
  • 2021 – 186,252 miles
  • 2019 – 171,477 miles
  • 2018 – 160,999 miles
  • 2017 – 146,038 miles
  • 2016 – 132,893 miles
  • 2014 – 106,910 miles
  • 2013 – 93,686 miles
  • 2012 – 86,578 miles
  • 2011 – 79,990 miles
  • 2010 – 67,107 miles
  • 2008 – 51,682 miles
  • 2007 – 42,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,945 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,945 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    243,945 miles
    Test number
    369765898319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail243,770 miles (+13,118)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,770 miles
    Test number
    829047875983
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Unable to connect to diagnostic (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged Fraying (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass230,652 miles (+17,458)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    230,652 miles
    Test number
    390978783000
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Slow to increase (1.3.1 (c))

  4. Pass213,194 miles (+13,385)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    213,194 miles
    Test number
    314451503224
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake slow to increase
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass199,809 miles (+13,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    199,809 miles
    Test number
    565668851125
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,252 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,252 miles
    Test number
    304527574887
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail186,252 miles (+14,775)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,252 miles
    Test number
    574660998057
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass171,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,477 miles
    Test number
    863024072538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail171,477 miles (+10,478)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,477 miles
    Test number
    872596210299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass160,999 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,999 miles
    Test number
    209131385790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail160,997 miles (+14,959)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,997 miles
    Test number
    861475120051
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass146,038 miles (+13,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,038 miles
    Test number
    217681845147
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass132,893 miles (+25,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,893 miles
    Test number
    150240485643
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass106,910 miles (+13,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    846863484188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,686 miles (+7,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,686 miles
    Test number
    588012163110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,578 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    227954472181
    • NoteAux drive belt noisy
    • NoteEngine oil level very low

  17. Fail86,578 miles (+6,588)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    336944472158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAux drive belt noisy
    • NoteEngine oil level very low

  18. Pass79,990 miles (+12,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    208714361477
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass67,107 miles (+15,425)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    920496960179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,682 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,682 miles
    Test number
    240406488424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,948 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    204487387465
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass42,948 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    811467587106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    623973657057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L30 JWS

Does L30 JWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 JWS is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 JWS?
The MOT on L30 JWS is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 JWS done?
L30 JWS was recorded at 243,945 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,846 miles a year.
Has L30 JWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 JWS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 JWS 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 JWS find?
L30 JWS passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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