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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

L31 HTYMOT history

L31 HTY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L31 HTY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,038 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HTY was last recorded at 100,038 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,017 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,021 miles
Average per year
3,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,038 miles
  • 2025 – 99,017 miles
  • 2024 – 97,174 miles
  • 2023 – 94,903 miles
  • 2022 – 92,291 miles
  • 2021 – 89,428 miles
  • 2020 – 86,955 miles
  • 2019 – 84,645 miles
  • 2018 – 82,215 miles
  • 2017 – 76,299 miles
  • 2016 – 71,510 miles
  • 2015 – 65,684 miles
  • 2014 – 64,130 miles
  • 2013 – 60,057 miles
  • 2012 – 57,380 miles
  • 2009 – 55,328 miles
  • 2007 – 44,127 miles
  • 2006 – 34,345 miles
  • 2005 – 28,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,038 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,038 miles (+1,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    876507034662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass99,017 miles (+1,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,017 miles
    Test number
    806369784247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass97,174 miles (+2,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,174 miles
    Test number
    800142613850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass94,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    653694446980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail94,903 miles (+2,612)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    173978366222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass92,291 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    450857439755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,428 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    660747361167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass86,955 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,955 miles
    Test number
    662511587098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,645 miles (+2,430)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    136960898150
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,215 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    277083431700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,299 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,299 miles
    Test number
    592650835089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass71,510 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    452350698691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,684 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    236372595440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,130 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    308380504265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,057 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    956154893132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,380 miles
    Test number
    575882002241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail57,380 miles (+2,052)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,380 miles
    Test number
    475742192168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass55,328 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,328 miles
    Test number
    272000519376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,726 miles
    Test number
    672878369082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,726 miles (+8,599)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,726 miles
    Test number
    850798869024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

  21. Pass44,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    414273207363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,127 miles (+9,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    381003307337
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass34,345 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,345 miles
    Test number
    461153606369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,643 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    511608815320
    • NoteN/S mirror glass cracked.
    • NoteN/S/R lamp lens damaged. †

Questions about L31 HTY

Does L31 HTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HTY is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 HTY?
The MOT on L31 HTY is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 HTY done?
L31 HTY was recorded at 100,038 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,436 miles a year.
Has L31 HTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HTY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 HTY 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 HTY find?
L31 HTY passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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