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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

L40 RYAMOT history

L40 RYA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 222,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L40 RYA silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
222,357 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RYA was last recorded at 222,357 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,475 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
882 miles
Average per year
8,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,357 miles
  • 2024 – 221,475 miles
  • 2023 – 221,369 miles
  • 2020 – 210,670 miles
  • 2019 – 198,134 miles
  • 2018 – 173,428 miles
  • 2017 – 167,428 miles
  • 2016 – 162,103 miles
  • 2015 – 158,338 miles
  • 2014 – 119,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,357 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Slight play in nearside rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,357 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    222,357 miles
    Test number
    663837409190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,475 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    221,475 miles
    Test number
    508275862582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass221,369 miles (+10,699)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    221,369 miles
    Test number
    953853721445
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass210,670 miles (+12,536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    210,670 miles
    Test number
    367065331075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,134 miles
    Test number
    905636576483
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rack end
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail198,134 miles (+24,706)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,134 miles
    Test number
    481443393797
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rack end
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass173,428 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    173,428 miles
    Test number
    708865110864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,428 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,428 miles
    Test number
    185545261885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,103 miles (+3,765)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,103 miles
    Test number
    232724474519
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass158,338 miles (+38,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    158,338 miles
    Test number
    126105958072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass119,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,567 miles
    Test number
    167681844289
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 RYA

Does L40 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RYA is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RYA?
The MOT on L40 RYA is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RYA done?
L40 RYA was recorded at 222,357 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,895 miles a year.
Has L40 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RYA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 RYA 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 RYA find?
L40 RYA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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