Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
L3 ESYMOT history
L3 ESY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,682 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 119,682 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,884 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 ESY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 ESY was last recorded at 119,682 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,666 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,016 miles
- Average per year
- 5,884 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,682 miles
- 2025 – 116,666 miles
- 2024 – 103,643 miles
- 2023 – 101,167 miles
- 2022 – 100,469 miles
- 2021 – 100,469 miles
- 2012 – 43,516 miles
- 2011 – 37,982 miles
- 2010 – 31,721 miles
- 2009 – 20,810 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,682 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside high level brake light inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 119,682 miles
- Test number
- 705898009749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,682 miles (+3,016)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,682 miles
- Test number
- 778844276762
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 116,666 miles
- Test number
- 868986901317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,666 miles (+13,023)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,666 miles
- Test number
- 275126554641
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY FLAT
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,643 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 103,643 miles
- Test number
- 218817723304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,643 miles (+2,476)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,643 miles
- Test number
- 907225417874
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,167 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,167 miles
- Test number
- 882371270897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,157 miles (+688)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,157 miles
- Test number
- 838952665866
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass100,469 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 100,469 miles
- Test number
- 599632350046
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside high level brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on brake discs
Fail100,469 miles2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,469 miles
- Test number
- 683263378561
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside high level brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail100,469 miles (+56,953)6 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,469 miles
- Test number
- 117609085250
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Beam pattern poor.
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass43,516 miles (+5,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 43,516 miles
- Test number
- 389494852200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,982 miles (+6,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 37,982 miles
- Test number
- 488738041274
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,721 miles (+10,911)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 31,721 miles
- Test number
- 924465640260
- NoteBoth front tyres low tread and nail in n/s front
- NoteBoth rear bottom shocker bushes slight movement
- NoteFront no/plate insecure
- NoteHigh level stop lamp poor
- NoteNo/plate lamps poor
Pass20,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 20,810 miles
- Test number
- 822076339275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 ESY
- Does L3 ESY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 ESY is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 ESY?
- The MOT on L3 ESY is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 ESY done?
- L3 ESY was recorded at 119,682 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 5,884 miles a year.
- Has L3 ESY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 ESY has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 ESY 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 ESY find?
- L3 ESY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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