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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L3 EDTMOT history

L3 EDT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L3 EDT silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,551 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 EDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 EDT was last recorded at 74,551 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,483 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,551 miles
  • 2025 – 71,005 miles
  • 2024 – 66,668 miles
  • 2023 – 62,449 miles
  • 2022 – 57,961 miles
  • 2021 – 53,115 miles
  • 2020 – 48,759 miles
  • 2019 – 44,345 miles
  • 2018 – 38,976 miles
  • 2017 – 33,824 miles
  • 2016 – 28,619 miles
  • 2015 – 23,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,551 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Power steering close to minimum mark

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,551 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    608002510583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  2. Fail74,483 miles (+3,478)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,483 miles
    Test number
    681557191906
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass71,005 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    902038604536
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,970 miles (+4,302)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,970 miles
    Test number
    567071736327
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass66,668 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    189550930103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,449 miles (+4,488)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    865225981174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,961 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,961 miles
    Test number
    156227049385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,115 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    475601598593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,759 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    661197145893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,345 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    571292599610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail44,327 miles (+5,351)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,327 miles
    Test number
    368790951608
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass38,976 miles (+5,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    432859764910
    • AdvisorySlight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre
  13. Pass33,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    840298623235
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge + damage/ cracking to inner sidewall
  14. Fail33,824 miles (+5,205)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    160723913310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + damage on inner sidewall down to cord (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-40-20 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge + damage/ cracking to inner sidewall
  15. Pass28,619 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,619 miles
    Test number
    454692764689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,069 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,069 miles
    Test number
    917653665037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Questions about L3 EDT

Does L3 EDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 EDT is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 EDT?
The MOT on L3 EDT is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 EDT done?
L3 EDT was recorded at 74,551 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has L3 EDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 EDT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 EDT 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 L3 EDT find?
L3 EDT passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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