Volkswagen Crafter
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L31 GALMOT history
L31 GAL is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 25 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 163,518 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 163,518 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 16,414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 GAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Crafter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 25 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 GAL was last recorded at 163,518 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 28,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,382 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 28,136 miles
- Average per year
- 16,414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,518 miles
- 2025 – 135,382 miles
- 2024 – 135,292 miles
- 2022 – 133,762 miles
- 2021 – 76,217 miles
- 2020 – 67,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,518 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 2 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,518 miles (+28,136)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 163,518 miles
- Test number
- 518538738257
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass135,382 miles (+90)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 135,382 miles
- Test number
- 908765932849
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,292 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 135,292 miles
- Test number
- 509939195493
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,292 miles (+1,530)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,292 miles
- Test number
- 111500934983
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,762 miles (+57,545)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,762 miles
- Test number
- 638328048066
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant bottle empty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,217 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,217 miles
- Test number
- 860970531997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,217 miles (+8,240)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,217 miles
- Test number
- 833198890094
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 67,977 miles
- Test number
- 684152277071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 GAL
- Does L31 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GAL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 GAL?
- The MOT on L31 GAL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 GAL done?
- L31 GAL was recorded at 163,518 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 16,414 miles a year.
- Has L31 GAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 GAL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 GAL 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 GAL find?
- L31 GAL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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