Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc
L43 VNSMOT history
L43 VNS is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 265,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 265,061 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L43 VNS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 4 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L43 VNS was last recorded at 265,061 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 264,263 miles · 24 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 798 miles
- Average per year
- 5,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 265,061 miles
- 2022 – 264,263 miles
- 2018 – 262,772 miles
- 2015 – 231,002 miles
- 2012 – 226,643 miles
- 2011 – 212,639 miles
- 2010 – 206,282 miles
- 2009 – 194,736 miles
- 2008 – 187,453 miles
- 2007 – 181,262 miles
- 2006 – 173,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass265,061 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass265,061 miles (+798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 265,061 miles
- Test number
- 713171686518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass264,263 miles (+1,491)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 264,263 miles
- Test number
- 134557639250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass262,772 miles (+31,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 262,772 miles
- Test number
- 201001383707
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to body
Fail231,002 miles (+4,359)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,002 miles
- Test number
- 216851545269
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass226,643 miles (+2,353)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 226,643 miles
- Test number
- 797466212266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,290 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 224,290 miles
- Test number
- 728946182065
- NoteRear seat fitment looks to be very poor.
Fail224,287 miles (+11,648)2 dangerous5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,287 miles
- Test number
- 829316882074
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear seat fitment looks to be very poor.
Pass212,639 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 212,639 miles
- Test number
- 457015191090
- NoteDip converters fitted
Fail212,630 miles (+6,348)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,630 miles
- Test number
- 106880091072
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Pass206,282 miles (+11,546)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 206,282 miles
- Test number
- 802605080012
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
- NotePoor beam pattern in nearside and offside headlamps
Pass194,736 miles (+7,283)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 194,736 miles
- Test number
- 890563189067
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront and rear floors light corrosion
- NoteLarge restoration carried out
- NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Pass187,453 miles (+6,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 187,453 miles
- Test number
- 752699078058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass181,262 miles (+8,065)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 181,262 miles
- Test number
- 720329577062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 173,197 miles
- Test number
- 272871096066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L43 VNS
- Does L43 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L43 VNS expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L43 VNS?
- The MOT on L43 VNS expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L43 VNS done?
- L43 VNS was recorded at 265,061 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 5,209 miles a year.
- Has L43 VNS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L43 VNS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2015.
- Has the mileage on L43 VNS 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 L43 VNS find?
- L43 VNS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch.
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