Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L31 GKBMOT history
L31 GKB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 165,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 165,114 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 GKB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 29 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 GKB was last recorded at 165,114 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,113 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 11,682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,114 miles
- 2024 – 149,003 miles
- 2023 – 138,893 miles
- 2022 – 128,334 miles
- 2021 – 117,027 miles
- 2020 – 107,272 miles
- 2019 – 92,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,114 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 27 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,114 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 165,114 miles
- Test number
- 279829081761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,113 miles (+302)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,113 miles
- Test number
- 494681082132
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded
Fail164,811 miles (+15,808)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,811 miles
- Test number
- 760419938603
- 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - advise replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat base worn
Pass149,003 miles (+10,110)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 149,003 miles
- Test number
- 883800476668
- MinorNearside Outer 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,893 miles (+10,559)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 138,893 miles
- Test number
- 375871656219
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,334 miles (+11,307)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 128,334 miles
- Test number
- 378912797717
- AdvisoryEmissions not Detected
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,027 miles (+9,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 117,027 miles
- Test number
- 207560219156
- AdvisoryEmissions Too Clean
Pass107,272 miles (+14,858)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 107,272 miles
- Test number
- 938299822464
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 92,414 miles
- Test number
- 424948196979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,414 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,414 miles
- Test number
- 385005218693
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Questions about L31 GKB
- Does L31 GKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GKB is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L31 GKB?
- The MOT on L31 GKB is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 GKB done?
- L31 GKB was recorded at 165,114 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 11,682 miles a year.
- Has L31 GKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 GKB has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 GKB 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 GKB find?
- L31 GKB passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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