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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L3 FAOMOT history

L3 FAO is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 156,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

L3 FAO black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,664 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
22,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
4 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FAO was last recorded at 156,664 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 20,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,560 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
20,104 miles
Average per year
22,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,664 miles
  • 2024 – 136,560 miles
  • 2023 – 114,303 miles
  • 2022 – 92,608 miles
  • 2021 – 59,899 miles
  • 2020 – 45,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,664 miles
    Test number
    196918827405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,663 miles (+20,103)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,663 miles
    Test number
    128117830900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,560 miles (+22,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    854193542539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,303 miles (+21,695)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    191227062637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,608 miles (+32,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    282546726749
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass59,899 miles (+14,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    145710132163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    867562907880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    578298956373
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L3 FAO

Does L3 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FAO is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 FAO?
The MOT on L3 FAO is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FAO done?
L3 FAO was recorded at 156,664 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 22,220 miles a year.
Has L3 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FAO has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 FAO 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 FAO find?
L3 FAO passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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