Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc
L3 VWTMOT history
L3 VWT is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 178,479 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 VWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 29 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 VWT was last recorded at 178,479 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,728 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 751 miles
- Average per year
- 3,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,479 miles
- 2025 – 177,728 miles
- 2024 – 176,314 miles
- 2023 – 176,189 miles
- 2022 – 174,252 miles
- 2021 – 171,409 miles
- 2020 – 163,054 miles
- 2019 – 155,620 miles
- 2018 – 154,939 miles
- 2017 – 153,242 miles
- 2016 – 151,517 miles
- 2015 – 150,653 miles
- 2014 – 148,744 miles
- 2013 – 145,869 miles
- 2012 – 139,870 miles
- 2011 – 127,010 miles
- 2010 – 122,320 miles
- 2009 – 119,680 miles
- 2008 – 118,462 miles
- 2007 – 117,336 miles
- 2006 – 116,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,479 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded out of prescribed area
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.
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,479 miles (+751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 178,479 miles
- Test number
- 409951880602
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded out of prescribed area
Pass177,728 miles (+1,414)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 177,728 miles
- Test number
- 519270819936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,314 miles (+125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 176,314 miles
- Test number
- 800015766807
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,189 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 176,189 miles
- Test number
- 404637791645
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail176,189 miles (+1,937)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,189 miles
- Test number
- 750874080757
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,252 miles (+2,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 174,252 miles
- Test number
- 335739883465
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass171,409 miles (+8,355)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 171,409 miles
- Test number
- 517792685888
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,054 miles (+7,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 163,054 miles
- Test number
- 113581185647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,620 miles (+681)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 155,620 miles
- Test number
- 783871358811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,939 miles (+1,697)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 154,939 miles
- Test number
- 304734436648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,242 miles (+1,725)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 153,242 miles
- Test number
- 217168878899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,517 miles (+864)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 151,517 miles
- Test number
- 950468718637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,653 miles (+1,909)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 150,653 miles
- Test number
- 189462565462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,744 miles (+2,875)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 148,744 miles
- Test number
- 948794644014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,869 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 145,869 miles
- Test number
- 328930643075
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail145,866 miles (+5,996)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,866 miles
- Test number
- 625088423057
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass139,870 miles (+137)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 139,870 miles
- Test number
- 978907632005
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail139,733 miles (+12,723)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,733 miles
- Test number
- 648701732060
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass127,010 miles (+4,690)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 127,010 miles
- Test number
- 725660811068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,320 miles (+2,640)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 122,320 miles
- Test number
- 241392410053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass119,680 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 119,680 miles
- Test number
- 250369629033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,660 miles (+1,198)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,660 miles
- Test number
- 244843829028
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass118,462 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 118,462 miles
- Test number
- 581331038008
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,336 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 117,336 miles
- Test number
- 852082637094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,097 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 116,097 miles
- Test number
- 921457436003
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L3 VWT
- Does L3 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VWT is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 VWT?
- The MOT on L3 VWT is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 VWT done?
- L3 VWT was recorded at 178,479 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
- Has L3 VWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 VWT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L3 VWT 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 VWT find?
- L3 VWT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner sill corroded out of prescribed area.
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