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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L4 HMPMOT history

L4 HMP is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 220,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L4 HMP red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
220,721 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HMP was last recorded at 220,721 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,474 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,247 miles
Average per year
7,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,721 miles
  • 2025 – 218,474 miles
  • 2024 – 214,918 miles
  • 2023 – 210,716 miles
  • 2022 – 205,569 miles
  • 2021 – 203,254 miles
  • 2020 – 201,975 miles
  • 2019 – 199,283 miles
  • 2018 – 196,555 miles
  • 2017 – 193,842 miles
  • 2016 – 190,301 miles
  • 2015 – 185,912 miles
  • 2014 – 175,446 miles
  • 2013 – 165,093 miles
  • 2012 – 154,542 miles
  • 2011 – 142,820 miles
  • 2010 – 126,738 miles
  • 2009 – 112,298 miles
  • 2008 – 97,212 miles
  • 2007 – 73,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,721 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,721 miles (+2,247)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    220,721 miles
    Test number
    519680686821
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass218,474 miles (+3,556)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    218,474 miles
    Test number
    826572055149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass214,918 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    214,918 miles
    Test number
    476339736138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail214,878 miles (+4,162)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,878 miles
    Test number
    177779701707
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass210,716 miles (+5,147)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    210,716 miles
    Test number
    770777151907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corrosion

  6. Pass205,569 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    205,569 miles
    Test number
    922051962635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass203,254 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    203,254 miles
    Test number
    595819315105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass201,975 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    201,975 miles
    Test number
    584237200153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass199,283 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    199,283 miles
    Test number
    189592468523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass196,555 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    196,555 miles
    Test number
    121665386101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass193,842 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    193,842 miles
    Test number
    396628114406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass190,301 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    190,301 miles
    Test number
    114212810284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,912 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,912 miles
    Test number
    115135465049
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth Rear spring bottom rubbers worn
    • NoteExhaust centre box outer skin rotton but not leaking exhaust gas

  14. Pass185,912 miles (+10,466)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    185,912 miles
    Test number
    977755265010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth Rear spring bottom rubbers worn
    • NoteExhaust centre box outer skin rotton but not leaking exhaust gas

  15. Pass175,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    175,446 miles
    Test number
    865446654022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail175,446 miles (+10,353)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,446 miles
    Test number
    566426254057
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass165,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    165,093 miles
    Test number
    838696163048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail165,093 miles (+10,551)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,093 miles
    Test number
    708126363053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass154,542 miles (+11,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    154,542 miles
    Test number
    159694472445
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass142,820 miles (+16,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,820 miles
    Test number
    267009101433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass126,738 miles (+14,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,738 miles
    Test number
    944813500103
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass112,298 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,298 miles
    Test number
    384410719182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,294 miles (+15,082)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,294 miles
    Test number
    163526709113
    • FailureCentre Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  24. Pass97,212 miles (+23,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,212 miles
    Test number
    924943918157
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass73,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,655 miles
    Test number
    952165077066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L4 HMP

Does L4 HMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HMP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HMP?
The MOT on L4 HMP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HMP done?
L4 HMP was recorded at 220,721 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,670 miles a year.
Has L4 HMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HMP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 HMP 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 HMP find?
L4 HMP passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked; central front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 7 more.

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