
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc
L31 AFXMOT history
L31 AFX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2022 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 145,559 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2022
- Mileage
- 145,559 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,777 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 AFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
L31 AFX was last recorded at 145,559 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 145,121 miles · 7 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 438 miles
- Average per year
- 4,777 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 145,559 miles
- 2021 – 145,121 miles
- 2020 – 142,906 miles
- 2019 – 141,566 miles
- 2018 – 139,940 miles
- 2017 – 130,291 miles
- 2016 – 123,333 miles
- 2015 – 111,785 miles
- 2014 – 109,349 miles
- 2013 – 103,632 miles
- 2012 – 98,042 miles
- 2011 – 90,432 miles
- 2010 – 86,374 miles
- 2009 – 78,933 miles
- 2008 – 71,580 miles
- 2007 – 70,814 miles
- 2006 – 63,819 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg/ inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Osf step corroded underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Central sill corr/holed o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
33 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail145,559 miles (+438)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,559 miles
- Test number
- 550931804308
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg/ inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass145,121 miles (+2,215)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 145,121 miles
- Test number
- 208029492286
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body - front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass142,906 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 142,906 miles
- Test number
- 147511343416
- AdvisoryOs centre sill corrode (underside)
- AdvisoryOsf step corrode ( underside)
Fail142,897 miles (+1,331)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,897 miles
- Test number
- 969361208530
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOs centre sill corrode (underside)
- AdvisoryOsf step corrode ( underside)
Pass141,566 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,566 miles
- Test number
- 188959417011
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil light on
- AdvisoryOsf step corroded underside
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe corroded
Fail141,558 miles (+1,618)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,558 miles
- Test number
- 216198258857
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil light on
- AdvisoryOsf step corroded underside
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe corroded
Pass139,940 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 139,940 miles
- Test number
- 581693601960
- AdvisoryCentral sill corr/holed o/s
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft as slight wear
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven
- AdvisoryUnder sills and rear floors surface rust
Fail139,940 miles (+9,649)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,940 miles
- Test number
- 746506450830
- DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentral sill corr/holed o/s
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven
- AdvisoryUnder sills and rear floors surface rust
Pass130,291 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 130,291 miles
- Test number
- 135139446488
- AdvisoryLower vehicle body corroded and holes not in perscribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings cable tied up
Fail130,291 miles (+6,958)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,291 miles
- Test number
- 879399092828
- FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryLower vehicle body corroded and holes not in perscribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings cable tied up
Pass123,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 123,333 miles
- Test number
- 879223811058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,333 miles (+11,548)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,333 miles
- Test number
- 601068967412
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass111,785 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 111,785 miles
- Test number
- 959426235128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass111,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 111,786 miles
- Test number
- 248526435498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,766 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 111,766 miles
- Test number
- 458626435191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail111,766 miles (+2,417)8 failures1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,766 miles
- Test number
- 256948215123
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass109,349 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 109,349 miles
- Test number
- 525557164196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,328 miles (+5,696)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,328 miles
- Test number
- 245463364469
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass103,632 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 103,632 miles
- Test number
- 429006713101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail103,632 miles (+5,590)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,632 miles
- Test number
- 459052313145
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass98,042 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 98,042 miles
- Test number
- 675070392025
- DangerousKill switch on battery leads under bonnet, has chain swinging near live contacts
Fail98,042 miles (+7,610)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,042 miles
- Test number
- 927980292022
- DangerousKill switch on battery leads under bonnet, has chain swinging near live contacts
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass90,432 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 90,432 miles
- Test number
- 979014071073
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail90,432 miles (+4,058)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,432 miles
- Test number
- 428973071027
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass86,374 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 86,374 miles
- Test number
- 662507970079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,080 miles (+7,147)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,080 miles
- Test number
- 162198860058
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass78,933 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 78,933 miles
- Test number
- 591934769092
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly cracked/perished on sidewalls
- NoteN/s/f inner sill holed & corroded just outside seatbelt prescribed area
- NoteO/s/f inner sill getting weakened by corrosion
Fail78,933 miles (+7,353)8 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,933 miles
- Test number
- 774492769007
- FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly cracked/perished on sidewalls
- NoteN/s/f inner sill holed & corroded just outside seatbelt prescribed area
- NoteO/s/f inner sill getting weakened by corrosion
Pass71,580 miles (+766)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 71,580 miles
- Test number
- 852603058027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,814 miles (+6,995)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 70,814 miles
- Test number
- 172421377088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 943118716088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 191598916405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,819 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 954877616036
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteHas excessive corrosion to both front flitch panals and inner and outer sill panals
- NoteNsf seat loose ,not insecure
Questions about L31 AFX
- Does L31 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 AFX expired on 6 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 AFX?
- The MOT on L31 AFX expired on 6 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 AFX done?
- L31 AFX was recorded at 145,559 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 4,777 miles a year.
- Has L31 AFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 AFX has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L31 AFX 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 L31 AFX find?
- L31 AFX failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 8 major defects: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; nearside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 5 more.
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