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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L31 AJXMOT history

L31 AJX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

L31 AJX white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
197,869 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 AJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 AJX was last recorded at 197,869 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 1,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,714 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,155 miles
Average per year
8,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,869 miles
  • 2023 – 196,714 miles
  • 2022 – 194,224 miles
  • 2021 – 189,465 miles
  • 2020 – 181,442 miles
  • 2018 – 172,512 miles
  • 2017 – 164,325 miles
  • 2016 – 156,430 miles
  • 2015 – 147,642 miles
  • 2014 – 142,640 miles
  • 2013 – 129,124 miles
  • 2012 – 115,009 miles
  • 2011 – 99,864 miles
  • 2010 – 83,986 miles
  • 2009 – 73,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    197,869 miles
    Test number
    580131608097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail197,869 miles (+1,155)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,869 miles
    Test number
    748648565773
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass196,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    196,714 miles
    Test number
    960415686456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail196,714 miles (+2,490)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,714 miles
    Test number
    940808023277
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,224 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    194,224 miles
    Test number
    796082805375
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass189,465 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    189,465 miles
    Test number
    725319287905
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail189,459 miles (+8,017)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,459 miles
    Test number
    660326148240
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass181,442 miles (+8,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,442 miles
    Test number
    518876199116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass172,512 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    172,512 miles
    Test number
    127956033673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail172,215 miles (+7,890)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,215 miles
    Test number
    420092580271
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass164,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    164,325 miles
    Test number
    414308038539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,325 miles (+7,895)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,325 miles
    Test number
    414036842114
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass156,430 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    156,430 miles
    Test number
    750283994087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a screw in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on (n/s/f sensor broke)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r number plate bulb slightly deteriated

  14. Fail156,430 miles (+8,788)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,430 miles
    Test number
    929579372302
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a screw in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on (n/s/f sensor broke)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r number plate bulb slightly deteriated

  15. Pass147,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    147,642 miles
    Test number
    539732450916
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEmissions 0.65 (no printout available )

  16. Fail147,642 miles (+5,002)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,642 miles
    Test number
    879560633735
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f d rubber u/s (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEmissions 0.65 (no printout available )

  17. Pass142,640 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,640 miles
    Test number
    506168534361
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear silencer boxes deteriorating

  18. Fail142,635 miles (+13,511)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,635 miles
    Test number
    495187434371
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear silencer boxes deteriorating

  19. Fail129,124 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    249358333316
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass129,124 miles (+14,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    587258233300
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass115,009 miles (+15,145)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    115,009 miles
    Test number
    828105242343
    • NoteAdvise tyre swap front to rear
    • NoteExhaust rusty not yet blowing
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn

  22. Fail99,864 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,864 miles
    Test number
    216189841332
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass99,864 miles (+15,878)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,864 miles
    Test number
    657989041346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,986 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    500417830231
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNail o/s/r tyre

  25. Pass83,986 miles (+10,299)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    964347330212
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNail o/s/r tyre

  26. Pass73,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    164808819263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,687 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    960558719275
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L31 AJX

Does L31 AJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 AJX expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 AJX?
The MOT on L31 AJX expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 AJX done?
L31 AJX was recorded at 197,869 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 8,269 miles a year.
Has L31 AJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 AJX has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 AJX 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 AJX find?
L31 AJX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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