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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

L4 OBFMOT history

L4 OBF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 286,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L4 OBF red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
286,294 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OBF was last recorded at 286,294 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 6,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,143 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,151 miles
Average per year
11,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 286,294 miles
  • 2024 – 280,143 miles
  • 2023 – 274,062 miles
  • 2022 – 266,633 miles
  • 2021 – 255,494 miles
  • 2020 – 246,633 miles
  • 2019 – 238,917 miles
  • 2018 – 228,750 miles
  • 2017 – 219,073 miles
  • 2016 – 207,318 miles
  • 2015 – 195,839 miles
  • 2014 – 182,972 miles
  • 2013 – 171,377 miles
  • 2012 – 156,402 miles
  • 2011 – 142,165 miles
  • 2010 – 124,588 miles
  • 2009 – 109,373 miles
  • 2008 – 93,507 miles
  • 2007 – 78,072 miles
  • 2006 – 60,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,294 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,294 miles (+6,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    286,294 miles
    Test number
    491651687137
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass280,143 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    280,143 miles
    Test number
    578729885324
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail280,081 miles (+27)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,081 miles
    Test number
    552737912892
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail280,054 miles (+5,992)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,054 miles
    Test number
    337932585782
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass274,062 miles (+7,429)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    274,062 miles
    Test number
    700647867623
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass266,633 miles (+11,139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    266,633 miles
    Test number
    185773228315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle to body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle to body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass255,494 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    255,494 miles
    Test number
    700389037388
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail255,494 miles (+8,861)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,494 miles
    Test number
    599763083992
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass246,633 miles (+7,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    246,633 miles
    Test number
    771576716403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass238,917 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    238,917 miles
    Test number
    261159813806
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail238,917 miles (+10,167)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,917 miles
    Test number
    892850317467
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass228,750 miles (+9,677)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    228,750 miles
    Test number
    537975074012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge innside edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge innside edge void of tread almost down to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance 18% effiency minimum requirement 16%

  13. Pass219,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    219,073 miles
    Test number
    736182249763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail219,073 miles (+11,755)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,073 miles
    Test number
    388897310072
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass207,318 miles (+11,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    207,318 miles
    Test number
    235583297581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  16. Pass195,839 miles (+567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    195,839 miles
    Test number
    991520343400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  17. Fail195,272 miles (+12,300)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,272 miles
    Test number
    668065594933
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass182,972 miles (+11,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    182,972 miles
    Test number
    865461024352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass171,377 miles (+14,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    171,377 miles
    Test number
    708347223343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass156,402 miles (+14,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    156,402 miles
    Test number
    739999422303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass142,165 miles (+17,577)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    142,165 miles
    Test number
    626976431361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.
    • NoteSlight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

  22. Pass124,588 miles (+15,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    124,588 miles
    Test number
    431820620451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,373 miles (+15,866)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    280865639308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,507 miles (+15,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    93,507 miles
    Test number
    202503318349
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass78,072 miles (+17,074)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,072 miles
    Test number
    320937137368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    343993386482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,998 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    570692486267
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 OBF

Does L4 OBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OBF is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 OBF?
The MOT on L4 OBF is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 OBF done?
L4 OBF was recorded at 286,294 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 11,762 miles a year.
Has L4 OBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OBF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 OBF 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 OBF find?
L4 OBF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.

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