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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L4 DADMOT history

L4 DAD is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L4 DAD white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,840 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 DAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 DAD was last recorded at 134,840 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,918 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,922 miles
Average per year
8,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,840 miles
  • 2025 – 128,918 miles
  • 2024 – 117,132 miles
  • 2023 – 114,811 miles
  • 2022 – 110,427 miles
  • 2021 – 105,720 miles
  • 2020 – 99,648 miles
  • 2019 – 93,967 miles
  • 2017 – 82,284 miles
  • 2016 – 60,359 miles
  • 2015 – 41,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,840 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout braking system.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,840 miles (+5,922)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,840 miles
    Test number
    397690140683
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass128,918 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,918 miles
    Test number
    404428075198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail128,895 miles (+11,763)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,895 miles
    Test number
    729032560950
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass117,132 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    855912873260
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  5. Fail117,132 miles (+2,321)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    844234662432
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  6. Pass114,811 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    398883313411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,427 miles (+4,707)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,427 miles
    Test number
    156443088845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass105,720 miles (+6,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    543166215599
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass99,648 miles (+5,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    688048287346
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass93,967 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    297078361360
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside rear hose, up to offside rear hose, up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass93,906 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,906 miles
    Test number
    219679735034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout braking system. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail93,893 miles (+11,609)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,893 miles
    Test number
    146856814601
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout braking system. (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass82,284 miles (+21,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,284 miles
    Test number
    454929002483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass60,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    764059613175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,359 miles (+18,684)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    374231105006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass41,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    836055872169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 DAD

Does L4 DAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 DAD is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 DAD?
The MOT on L4 DAD is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 DAD done?
L4 DAD was recorded at 134,840 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,546 miles a year.
Has L4 DAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 DAD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 DAD 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 L4 DAD find?
L4 DAD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front tyre obviously under inflated, and 6 more.

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