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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L30 MSXMOT history

L30 MSX is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L30 MSX black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,070 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MSX was last recorded at 115,070 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 8,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,577 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,493 miles
Average per year
6,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,070 miles
  • 2025 – 106,577 miles
  • 2024 – 98,731 miles
  • 2023 – 95,589 miles
  • 2022 – 88,871 miles
  • 2021 – 84,265 miles
  • 2020 – 78,970 miles
  • 2019 – 73,865 miles
  • 2018 – 66,693 miles
  • 2017 – 58,777 miles
  • 2016 – 51,051 miles
  • 2015 – 42,077 miles
  • 2014 – 35,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    887426082654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,070 miles (+8,493)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    268714661535
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,577 miles (+7,846)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    944274634298
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower coil spring mounts worn

  4. Pass98,731 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    229359657044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,726 miles (+3,137)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    864579215779
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,589 miles (+6,718)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    992873092209
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass88,871 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,871 miles
    Test number
    902397651329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail88,871 miles (+4,606)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,871 miles
    Test number
    222881046584
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass84,265 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    410769443017
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several areas (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Fail84,265 miles (+5,295)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    848983224790
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several areas (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Pass78,970 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,970 miles
    Test number
    329817102319
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth silencers deteriorated

  12. Fail78,970 miles (+5,105)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,970 miles
    Test number
    241962946717
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth silencers deteriorated

  13. Pass73,865 miles (+7,172)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,865 miles
    Test number
    641197510668
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner splined joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  14. Pass66,693 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    929984209608
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail66,693 miles (+7,916)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    626213902375
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass58,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    356427357576
    • AdvisoryFront and rear silencers deteriorated

  17. Fail58,777 miles (+7,726)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    251959041282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear silencers deteriorated

  18. Pass51,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    737653890060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre tubeless valves perished

  19. Fail51,051 miles (+8,974)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    653512404705
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre tubeless valves perished

  20. Pass42,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,077 miles
    Test number
    964949367148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail42,077 miles (+6,468)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,077 miles
    Test number
    609216572022
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    128798834389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 MSX

Does L30 MSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MSX is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MSX?
The MOT on L30 MSX is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MSX done?
L30 MSX was recorded at 115,070 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
Has L30 MSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MSX has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MSX 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 MSX find?
L30 MSX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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