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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

L40 DCEMOT history

L40 DCE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

L40 DCE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
154,815 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DCE was last recorded at 154,815 miles on 5 Feb 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,802 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,815 miles
  • 2021 – 152,605 miles
  • 2019 – 143,623 miles
  • 2018 – 136,053 miles
  • 2017 – 131,045 miles
  • 2016 – 127,028 miles
  • 2015 – 121,229 miles
  • 2014 – 113,549 miles
  • 2013 – 106,958 miles
  • 2012 – 101,137 miles
  • 2011 – 99,426 miles
  • 2008 – 98,444 miles
  • 2007 – 97,511 miles
  • 2006 – 94,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,815 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bumper reinforcement rustedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear corner floor corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,815 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,815 miles
    Test number
    387259414766
    • AdvisoryFront bumper reinforcement rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail154,802 miles (+2,197)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,802 miles
    Test number
    895061457713
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner ,floor chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper reinforcement rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass152,605 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,605 miles
    Test number
    700720490058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corner floor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail152,603 miles (+8,980)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,603 miles
    Test number
    455336841997
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corner floor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass143,623 miles (+7,570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,623 miles
    Test number
    555198838402
    • AdvisoryADVISE Slight misting of oil /diesel ??? from engine area ??
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,053 miles (+5,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,053 miles
    Test number
    672405511894
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,045 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,045 miles
    Test number
    739849201430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,037 miles (+4,009)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    641237999833
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass127,028 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,028 miles
    Test number
    413707584418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,229 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    585500145126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,549 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,549 miles
    Test number
    426157544152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,958 miles (+5,821)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,958 miles
    Test number
    438872163170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated

  13. Pass101,137 miles (+1,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    779143852130
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass99,426 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    779651361146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,419 miles (+975)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    867434551168
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass98,444 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    810506148243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,441 miles (+930)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    351465748298
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  18. Pass97,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    273533937253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,511 miles (+3,235)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    434510037238
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass94,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    902459026245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DCE

Does L40 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 DCE expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 DCE?
The MOT on L40 DCE expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 DCE done?
L40 DCE was recorded at 154,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2022, an average of 3,913 miles a year.
Has L40 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DCE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 DCE 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 L40 DCE find?
L40 DCE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front bumper reinforcement rusted; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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