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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L45 VLNMOT history

L45 VLN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

L45 VLN white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
153,767 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 VLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 VLN was last recorded at 153,767 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,767 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 153,767 miles
  • 2020 – 150,525 miles
  • 2019 – 149,207 miles
  • 2018 – 147,150 miles
  • 2017 – 144,200 miles
  • 2016 – 141,306 miles
  • 2015 – 134,898 miles
  • 2014 – 124,378 miles
  • 2013 – 117,331 miles
  • 2012 – 109,963 miles
  • 2011 – 104,055 miles
  • 2010 – 98,488 miles
  • 2009 – 93,672 miles
  • 2008 – 90,293 miles
  • 2007 – 84,868 miles
  • 2006 – 80,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,767 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,767 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    436241810919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail153,767 miles (+3,242)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    417239155629
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,525 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,525 miles
    Test number
    669363992706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,207 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,207 miles
    Test number
    821316869437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,150 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,150 miles
    Test number
    391185844920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass144,200 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    475741286428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,306 miles
    Test number
    288556485184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,306 miles (+6,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,306 miles
    Test number
    812743524910
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass134,898 miles (+10,520)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,898 miles
    Test number
    377012435161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass124,378 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,378 miles
    Test number
    205122734488
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  11. Fail124,378 miles (+7,047)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,378 miles
    Test number
    899442734187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  12. Fail117,331 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    519830953100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass117,331 miles (+7,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    825950253117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,963 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    208991152191
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail109,962 miles (+5,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    328210652137
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass104,055 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,055 miles
    Test number
    827593131124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,488 miles
    Test number
    440024130187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,488 miles (+4,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,488 miles
    Test number
    581094130117
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass93,672 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,672 miles
    Test number
    663112949106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,293 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    851664848112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    511208337147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,868 miles (+4,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    161048237145
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass80,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    624210446131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 VLN

Does L45 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 VLN expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 VLN?
The MOT on L45 VLN expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 VLN done?
L45 VLN was recorded at 153,767 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has L45 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 VLN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L45 VLN 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 L45 VLN find?
L45 VLN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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