Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

L31 SETMOT history

L31 SET is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L31 SET blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,725 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,269 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L31 SET in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SET was last recorded at 161,725 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,725 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,725 miles
  • 2025 – 155,317 miles
  • 2024 – 149,939 miles
  • 2023 – 143,942 miles
  • 2022 – 139,838 miles
  • 2021 – 135,935 miles
  • 2020 – 132,336 miles
  • 2019 – 130,068 miles
  • 2018 – 126,208 miles
  • 2017 – 121,404 miles
  • 2016 – 118,978 miles
  • 2014 – 114,236 miles
  • 2013 – 109,669 miles
  • 2012 – 106,244 miles
  • 2011 – 94,741 miles
  • 2010 – 73,534 miles
  • 2009 – 60,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,725 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but not likely to failRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,725 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,725 miles
    Test number
    944981282535
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but not likely to fail

  2. Fail161,725 miles (+6,408)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,725 miles
    Test number
    786129957576
    • DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust pipe loose on connection
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but not likely to fail

  3. Pass155,317 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,317 miles
    Test number
    411605916487
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail155,317 miles (+5,378)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,317 miles
    Test number
    489914097779
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,939 miles (+5,997)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,939 miles
    Test number
    109847136560
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,942 miles
    Test number
    202378679484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail143,942 miles (+4,104)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,942 miles
    Test number
    835376882347
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass139,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,838 miles
    Test number
    184831446962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail139,838 miles (+3,903)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,838 miles
    Test number
    854532458459
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass135,935 miles (+3,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    247268536159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,336 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,336 miles
    Test number
    379267674755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass130,068 miles (+3,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,068 miles
    Test number
    449780085704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass126,208 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,208 miles
    Test number
    198223300767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    129923582915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  15. Fail121,404 miles (+2,426)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    461670562782
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  16. Pass118,978 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,978 miles
    Test number
    662617738907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,236 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    466193804339
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail114,236 miles (+4,567)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    916283404322
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass109,669 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    387394003337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,244 miles
    Test number
    825412212339
    • NoteNail found in nsr tyre

  21. Fail106,244 miles (+11,503)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,244 miles
    Test number
    408522312351
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail found in nsr tyre

  22. Pass94,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,741 miles
    Test number
    886198111326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,741 miles (+21,207)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,741 miles
    Test number
    296278111357
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass73,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,534 miles
    Test number
    951134640375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,534 miles (+13,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,534 miles
    Test number
    923594340315
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass60,017 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    434353959434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,883 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,883 miles
    Test number
    440076849363
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L31 SET

Does L31 SET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SET is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SET?
The MOT on L31 SET is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SET done?
L31 SET was recorded at 161,725 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,269 miles a year.
Has L31 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SET has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 SET 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 SET find?
L31 SET passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L31S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.