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Volkswagen LT

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,383 cc

L3 WDWMOT history

L3 WDW is a blue and silver petrol Volkswagen LT first used on 9 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,970 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,383 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
9 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 WDW was last recorded at 136,970 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2012: 125,810 miles, lower than 142,825 miles on 25 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,191 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
779 miles
Average per year
822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,970 miles
  • 2024 – 136,191 miles
  • 2023 – 134,552 miles
  • 2022 – 133,704 miles
  • 2021 – 133,264 miles
  • 2020 – 132,401 miles
  • 2019 – 130,939 miles
  • 2018 – 130,303 miles
  • 2017 – 128,605 miles
  • 2016 – 128,269 miles
  • 2014 – 127,252 miles
  • 2013 – 126,259 miles
  • 2012 – 125,810 miles
  • 2011 – 142,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,970 miles
  • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe rusty
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,970 miles (+779)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,970 miles
    Test number
    771444149081
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass136,191 miles (+1,639)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,191 miles
    Test number
    485766274317
    • MinorFront Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,552 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    309064512653
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,552 miles (+848)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    718144556605
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,704 miles (+440)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,704 miles
    Test number
    453666102746
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf/nsf both are heavily covered in sealer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded

  6. Pass133,264 miles (+863)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,264 miles
    Test number
    930364537000
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,401 miles (+1,462)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    955712862654
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS & BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKING INTO BRAKE DRUM (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION IN REAR OF FRONT WHEEL ARCHES
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass130,939 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,939 miles
    Test number
    741485186411
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates have misting of fluid
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  9. Fail130,939 miles (+636)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,939 miles
    Test number
    354263970074
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates have misting of fluid
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  10. Pass130,303 miles (+1,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    850869814700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass128,605 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,605 miles
    Test number
    990878910393
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass128,269 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,269 miles
    Test number
    766672299947
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail128,268 miles (+1,016)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    615682504959
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass127,252 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,252 miles
    Test number
    157105724369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,242 miles (+983)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    288844814399
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Fail126,259 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    465858083214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Pass126,259 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    598838483260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass125,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    886291932112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail125,810 miles (-17,015)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    388301622144
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass142,825 miles (+18,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    142,825 miles
    Test number
    905345221065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,799 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,799 miles
    Test number
    167422521026
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L3 WDW

Does L3 WDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 WDW is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 WDW?
The MOT on L3 WDW is valid until 12 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 WDW done?
L3 WDW was recorded at 136,970 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 822 miles a year.
Has L3 WDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WDW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 WDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 WDW find?
L3 WDW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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