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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc

L30 VWJMOT history

L30 VWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L30 VWJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,616 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 VWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 VWJ was last recorded at 172,616 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2010: 16,850 miles, lower than 167,806 miles on 13 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,572 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,616 miles
  • 2025 – 170,654 miles
  • 2024 – 170,472 miles
  • 2023 – 170,467 miles
  • 2022 – 170,431 miles
  • 2021 – 170,426 miles
  • 2020 – 170,385 miles
  • 2019 – 170,359 miles
  • 2018 – 170,296 miles
  • 2017 – 170,248 miles
  • 2016 – 169,984 miles
  • 2015 – 169,683 miles
  • 2014 – 169,497 miles
  • 2013 – 169,375 miles
  • 2012 – 168,860 miles
  • 2011 – 168,673 miles
  • 2010 – 16,850 miles
  • 2009 – 167,806 miles
  • 2008 – 166,969 miles
  • 2007 – 166,242 miles
  • 2006 – 165,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,616 miles

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Corrosion on suspension components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer mounting rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,616 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,616 miles
    Test number
    959768428448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,572 miles (+1,918)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,572 miles
    Test number
    251825219531
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf and osf (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf and osf (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr and osr (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,654 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,654 miles
    Test number
    687398536650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,472 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,472 miles
    Test number
    955591818227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion throughout all suspension and brake components

  5. Fail170,472 miles (+5)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,472 miles
    Test number
    181589349336
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion throughout all suspension and brake components

  6. Pass170,467 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,467 miles
    Test number
    836861595955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,431 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,431 miles
    Test number
    348123616455
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass170,426 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,426 miles
    Test number
    874460343434
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis legs and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

  9. Pass170,385 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,385 miles
    Test number
    254213075553
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

  10. Fail170,385 miles (+26)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,385 miles
    Test number
    660672578566
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

  11. Pass170,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    170,359 miles
    Test number
    416320642415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail170,359 miles (+63)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,359 miles
    Test number
    184341935505
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass170,296 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,296 miles
    Test number
    569626650353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

  14. Pass170,248 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    170,248 miles
    Test number
    788699664447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass169,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    169,984 miles
    Test number
    554017128274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail169,984 miles (+301)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,984 miles
    Test number
    624515474811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass169,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    169,683 miles
    Test number
    507169926801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail169,683 miles (+186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,683 miles
    Test number
    580088344235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass169,497 miles (+122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    169,497 miles
    Test number
    349754524490
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass169,375 miles (+515)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    169,375 miles
    Test number
    965127023267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight under body surface corrosion

  21. Pass168,860 miles (+187)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    168,860 miles
    Test number
    686358192167
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass168,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    168,673 miles
    Test number
    666533791194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail168,673 miles (+151,823)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,673 miles
    Test number
    975763391189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass16,850 miles (-150,956)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,850 miles
    Test number
    241444890415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass167,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    167,806 miles
    Test number
    261184199412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail167,806 miles (+837)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,806 miles
    Test number
    544314699146
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass166,969 miles (+727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    166,969 miles
    Test number
    701386198113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass166,242 miles (+1,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    166,242 miles
    Test number
    241540197432
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack offside

  29. Pass165,071 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    165,071 miles
    Test number
    200448696188
    • NotePlay in steering rack offside

Questions about L30 VWJ

Does L30 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 VWJ is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 VWJ?
The MOT on L30 VWJ is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 VWJ done?
L30 VWJ was recorded at 172,616 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 374 miles a year.
Has L30 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 VWJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 VWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 VWJ find?
L30 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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