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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

L30 VWTMOT history

L30 VWT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 233,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L30 VWT blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
233,646 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 VWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 VWT was last recorded at 233,646 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2013: 149,109 miles, lower than 151,632 miles on 6 Apr 2011.

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
229,575 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,071 miles
Average per year
7,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,646 miles
  • 2025 – 229,575 miles
  • 2021 – 228,103 miles
  • 2020 – 224,862 miles
  • 2019 – 219,980 miles
  • 2018 – 211,756 miles
  • 2017 – 203,710 miles
  • 2016 – 199,302 miles
  • 2015 – 190,254 miles
  • 2014 – 178,740 miles
  • 2013 – 149,109 miles
  • 2011 – 151,632 miles
  • 2009 – 134,722 miles
  • 2008 – 121,806 miles
  • 2007 – 102,976 miles
  • 2006 – 88,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,646 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,646 miles (+4,071)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    233,646 miles
    Test number
    849019652646
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion
  2. Pass229,575 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    229,575 miles
    Test number
    931338537365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. Fail229,574 miles (+1,471)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,574 miles
    Test number
    311382654447
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lagging in effort
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Pass228,103 miles (+3,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    228,103 miles
    Test number
    359562943264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass224,862 miles (+4,882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    224,862 miles
    Test number
    668539435625
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass219,980 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    219,980 miles
    Test number
    831245817104
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump or pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail219,980 miles (+8,224)6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,980 miles
    Test number
    504102317540
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump or pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass211,756 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    211,756 miles
    Test number
    357081873743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  9. Fail211,756 miles (+8,046)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,756 miles
    Test number
    283441983967
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Pass203,710 miles (+4,408)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    203,710 miles
    Test number
    489139923947
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass199,302 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    199,302 miles
    Test number
    269769696983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass190,254 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    190,254 miles
    Test number
    689455615003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass178,740 miles (+29,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    178,740 miles
    Test number
    276293304071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass149,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    149,109 miles
    Test number
    689414103055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867863503080
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass151,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    151,632 miles
    Test number
    219276591042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail151,632 miles (+16,910)6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,632 miles
    Test number
    397535291019
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteLow effort on rear brakes ???
    • NoteN/s head light cracked / aim slightly poor
    • NoteRear number plate poor
    • NoteRear tyres getting low + uneven tread
  18. Pass134,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    134,722 miles
    Test number
    391314629305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,722 miles (+12,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,722 miles
    Test number
    464284729446
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass121,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    611879728393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,806 miles (+18,830)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    994669828362
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass102,976 miles (+14,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,976 miles
    Test number
    343440027342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass88,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    481827006464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 VWT

Does L30 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 VWT is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 VWT?
The MOT on L30 VWT is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 VWT done?
L30 VWT was recorded at 233,646 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,369 miles a year.
Has L30 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 VWT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 VWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 VWT find?
L30 VWT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: coolant leak; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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