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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L3 DREMOT history

L3 DRE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 239,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

L3 DRE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
239,782 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DRE was last recorded at 239,782 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2017: 97,232 miles, lower than 177,624 miles on 26 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
239,782 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,782 miles
  • 2024 – 236,882 miles
  • 2023 – 236,318 miles
  • 2022 – 235,713 miles
  • 2021 – 234,843 miles
  • 2020 – 234,081 miles
  • 2019 – 233,722 miles
  • 2018 – 232,001 miles
  • 2017 – 97,232 miles
  • 2015 – 177,624 miles
  • 2014 – 156,371 miles
  • 2013 – 135,621 miles
  • 2012 – 120,097 miles
  • 2011 – 104,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,782 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    239,782 miles
    Test number
    678181030585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail239,782 miles (+2,900)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,782 miles
    Test number
    859345255572
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass236,882 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    236,882 miles
    Test number
    658894784582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass236,318 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    236,318 miles
    Test number
    769008025494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass235,713 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    235,713 miles
    Test number
    345029581625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass234,843 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    234,843 miles
    Test number
    253379148237
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass234,081 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    234,081 miles
    Test number
    264105634968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass233,722 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    233,722 miles
    Test number
    848064614768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass232,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    232,001 miles
    Test number
    307800977180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail232,001 miles (+14,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,001 miles
    Test number
    582099633759
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass217,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    217,532 miles
    Test number
    219521525752
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake lamp disconnected

  12. Fail217,532 miles (+120,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,532 miles
    Test number
    551717634575
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake lamp disconnected

  13. Pass97,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    734528595688
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s lower ball joint boots slightly perished.

  14. Fail97,232 miles (-80,392)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    294413411490
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s lower ball joint boots slightly perished.

  15. Pass177,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    177,624 miles
    Test number
    746095350096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail177,624 miles (+21,253)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,624 miles
    Test number
    174902241037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass156,371 miles (+20,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    156,371 miles
    Test number
    378831134323
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass135,621 miles (+15,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    135,621 miles
    Test number
    877569113300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,097 miles (+15,913)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,097 miles
    Test number
    686724432398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    779942651266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DRE

Does L3 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 DRE expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 DRE?
The MOT on L3 DRE expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 DRE done?
L3 DRE was recorded at 239,782 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 9,602 miles a year.
Has L3 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DRE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 DRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 DRE find?
L3 DRE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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