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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L48 FVHMOT history

L48 FVH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 205,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

L48 FVH blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
205,607 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 FVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 FVH was last recorded at 205,607 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 2,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2015: 184,749 miles, lower than 186,429 miles on 8 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,348 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,259 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,607 miles
  • 2022 – 203,348 miles
  • 2021 – 201,720 miles
  • 2020 – 201,717 miles
  • 2018 – 201,052 miles
  • 2017 – 198,178 miles
  • 2016 – 193,532 miles
  • 2015 – 184,749 miles
  • 2014 – 186,429 miles
  • 2010 – 184,167 miles
  • 2009 – 168,239 miles
  • 2008 – 156,563 miles
  • 2007 – 151,127 miles
  • 2006 – 148,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,607 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,607 miles (+2,259)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    205,607 miles
    Test number
    533851357734
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass203,348 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    203,348 miles
    Test number
    215257227533
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail203,344 miles (+1,624)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,344 miles
    Test number
    145151156957
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass201,720 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    201,720 miles
    Test number
    636367877302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill in centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass201,717 miles (+665)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    201,717 miles
    Test number
    689434115490
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass201,052 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    201,052 miles
    Test number
    430384560676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass198,178 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    198,178 miles
    Test number
    310099907237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  8. Fail198,162 miles (+4,630)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,162 miles
    Test number
    808628810443
    • DangerousFoot brake only just meets required efficiency
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking injector area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  9. Pass193,532 miles (+8,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    193,532 miles
    Test number
    222550094450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit IN POOR CONDITION STARTING TO PERISH SPLIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass184,749 miles (-1,680)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    184,749 miles
    Test number
    808959175091
    • NoteBoth track rod ends worn
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing noisy
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass186,429 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    186,429 miles
    Test number
    617488724108
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail186,421 miles (+2,254)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,421 miles
    Test number
    335112094024
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass184,167 miles (+15,928)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    184,167 miles
    Test number
    981465360231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass168,239 miles (+11,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    168,239 miles
    Test number
    214414899419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    156,563 miles
    Test number
    751324408293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail156,563 miles (+5,436)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,563 miles
    Test number
    521753498125
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass151,127 miles (+2,255)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    151,127 miles
    Test number
    684689397165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s rear bumper insecure

  18. Fail148,872 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,872 miles
    Test number
    163649056497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass148,872 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    148,872 miles
    Test number
    431659956079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about L48 FVH

Does L48 FVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L48 FVH expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L48 FVH?
The MOT on L48 FVH expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L48 FVH done?
L48 FVH was recorded at 205,607 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has L48 FVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 FVH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L48 FVH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L48 FVH find?
L48 FVH passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak, and 4 more.

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