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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,370 cc

L3 ESRMOT history

L3 ESR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

L3 ESR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
168,348 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 ESR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 ESR was last recorded at 168,348 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,348 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,348 miles
  • 2021 – 152,175 miles
  • 2020 – 143,383 miles
  • 2019 – 125,912 miles
  • 2018 – 107,514 miles
  • 2017 – 92,245 miles
  • 2016 – 78,187 miles
  • 2015 – 73,079 miles
  • 2014 – 66,649 miles
  • 2013 – 61,649 miles
  • 2012 – 55,967 miles
  • 2011 – 49,103 miles
  • 2010 – 43,093 miles
  • 2009 – 37,961 miles
  • 2008 – 32,496 miles
  • 2006 – 22,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,348 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive cioolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen surround heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    168,348 miles
    Test number
    662798052010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,348 miles (+248)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,348 miles
    Test number
    643059810554
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,100 miles (+15,925)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,100 miles
    Test number
    311605858775
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,175 miles (+8,792)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,175 miles
    Test number
    460752122577
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,383 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    515473327223
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive cioolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen surround heavily corroded

  6. Fail143,383 miles (+17,471)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    530263897692
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive cioolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen surround heavily corroded

  7. Pass125,912 miles (+408)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,912 miles
    Test number
    924346428998
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail125,504 miles (+17,990)2 dangerous6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    474401135007
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,514 miles (+15,269)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,514 miles
    Test number
    177483670146
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,245 miles (+1)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    852489482604
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail92,244 miles (+510)2 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    647780735205
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe by fuel tank burst (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail91,734 miles (+13,547)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,734 miles
    Test number
    254781661264
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  13. Pass78,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    334479203090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,187 miles (+5,108)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    294750037449
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail73,079 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    165974685009
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise steering rack gaiters slightly perished

  16. Pass73,079 miles (+6,430)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    497934385053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise steering rack gaiters slightly perished

  17. Pass66,649 miles (+5,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    499193984031
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass61,649 miles (+5,682)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    766457273098
    • NoteAdvise slight leak from exhaust system
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leak from steering system

  19. Pass55,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    109013982001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,967 miles (+6,864)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    185393782471
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass49,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    398975981087
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail49,103 miles (+6,010)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    268645781045
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass43,093 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,093 miles
    Test number
    200458680085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,961 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,961 miles
    Test number
    173134389416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,496 miles (+9,912)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,496 miles
    Test number
    824666688077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,584 miles
    Test number
    801056206341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,584 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,584 miles
    Test number
    891226206372
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L3 ESR

Does L3 ESR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 ESR expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 ESR?
The MOT on L3 ESR expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 ESR done?
L3 ESR was recorded at 168,348 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 8,859 miles a year.
Has L3 ESR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 ESR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 ESR 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 ESR find?
L3 ESR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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