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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L3 XALMOT history

L3 XAL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 182,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L3 XAL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
182,150 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XAL was last recorded at 182,150 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 8,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,500 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,650 miles
Average per year
8,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,150 miles
  • 2024 – 173,500 miles
  • 2023 – 164,086 miles
  • 2022 – 157,016 miles
  • 2021 – 151,223 miles
  • 2020 – 147,766 miles
  • 2019 – 139,168 miles
  • 2018 – 134,817 miles
  • 2017 – 129,269 miles
  • 2016 – 124,172 miles
  • 2015 – 117,423 miles
  • 2014 – 113,384 miles
  • 2013 – 109,203 miles
  • 2012 – 101,678 miles
  • 2011 – 95,692 miles
  • 2010 – 79,606 miles
  • 2009 – 61,143 miles
  • 2008 – 44,231 miles
  • 2007 – 31,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,150 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,150 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,150 miles
    Test number
    144310974494
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail182,150 miles (+8,650)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,150 miles
    Test number
    161637150505
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass173,500 miles (+9,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,500 miles
    Test number
    547299922122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,086 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,086 miles
    Test number
    219528573286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,016 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,016 miles
    Test number
    468464887322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,223 miles (+3,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,223 miles
    Test number
    767582999561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    549998070847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,766 miles (+8,598)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    337201995360
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,168 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,168 miles
    Test number
    672890051891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,167 miles (+4,350)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,167 miles
    Test number
    679385875969
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass134,817 miles (+5,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,817 miles
    Test number
    227126782270
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass129,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    976612543535
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  13. Fail129,269 miles (+5,097)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    605129529113
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  14. Pass124,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,172 miles
    Test number
    865890708854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,172 miles (+6,749)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,172 miles
    Test number
    177392181519
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass117,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    296162215446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,423 miles (+4,039)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    688052515172
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass113,384 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,384 miles
    Test number
    419234814107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail113,384 miles (+4,181)5 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,384 miles
    Test number
    676143714175
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass109,203 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,203 miles
    Test number
    897022313115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear of engine very oily will require steam clean to pin point

  21. Fail109,203 miles (+7,525)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,203 miles
    Test number
    229799403416
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear of engine very oily will require steam clean to pin point

  22. Pass101,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,678 miles
    Test number
    479714912138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,678 miles (+5,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,678 miles
    Test number
    207871312490
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  24. Pass95,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,692 miles
    Test number
    507504181090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,692 miles (+16,086)5 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,692 miles
    Test number
    777563881091
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass79,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    223612000149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,606 miles (+18,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    283852600459
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass61,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    301613919160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,143 miles (+16,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    674051719143
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  30. Fail44,231 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,231 miles
    Test number
    561238728150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  31. Pass44,231 miles (+12,955)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,231 miles
    Test number
    621198128112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass31,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,276 miles
    Test number
    381714637123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XAL

Does L3 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XAL is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 XAL?
The MOT on L3 XAL is valid until 2 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 XAL done?
L3 XAL was recorded at 182,150 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,166 miles a year.
Has L3 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XAL has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 XAL 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 XAL find?
L3 XAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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