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Volkswagen Crafter

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L31 TLAMOT history

L31 TLA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 166,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L31 TLA grey Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,115 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TLA was last recorded at 166,115 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,274 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
841 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,115 miles
  • 2024 – 165,274 miles
  • 2023 – 161,926 miles
  • 2022 – 157,918 miles
  • 2021 – 151,843 miles
  • 2020 – 146,372 miles
  • 2018 – 133,387 miles
  • 2017 – 103,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,115 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,115 miles (+841)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,115 miles
    Test number
    944153789521
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass165,274 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,274 miles
    Test number
    227931082369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,259 miles (+3,333)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,259 miles
    Test number
    602498603048
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass161,926 miles (+4,008)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,926 miles
    Test number
    833838575323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass157,918 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,918 miles
    Test number
    687213620623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail157,907 miles (+6,064)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,907 miles
    Test number
    168891096541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,843 miles (+5,471)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,843 miles
    Test number
    674678491749
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass146,372 miles (+12,985)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,372 miles
    Test number
    740414552413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,387 miles
    Test number
    757529521188
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front (5.2.3 (f))
  10. Fail133,387 miles (+30,022)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,387 miles
    Test number
    565686119265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front (5.2.3 (f))
  11. Pass103,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,365 miles
    Test number
    266306005127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L31 TLA

Does L31 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TLA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 TLA?
The MOT on L31 TLA is valid until 7 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 TLA done?
L31 TLA was recorded at 166,115 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has L31 TLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TLA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 TLA 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 TLA find?
L31 TLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.

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