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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L4 OBYMOT history

L4 OBY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L4 OBY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
167,063 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OBY was last recorded at 167,063 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,063 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,063 miles
  • 2025 – 164,136 miles
  • 2024 – 153,205 miles
  • 2023 – 142,819 miles
  • 2022 – 130,578 miles
  • 2021 – 121,229 miles
  • 2020 – 110,553 miles
  • 2019 – 108,064 miles
  • 2018 – 98,532 miles
  • 2017 – 81,000 miles
  • 2016 – 61,591 miles
  • 2015 – 53,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,063 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front tyre side wall damage 205/65/16c

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front body damage to wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,063 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    167,063 miles
    Test number
    890294131083
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,063 miles (+2,927)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,063 miles
    Test number
    359038558868
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,136 miles (+10,931)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    164,136 miles
    Test number
    289072966072
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,205 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,205 miles
    Test number
    455609666216
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail153,205 miles (+10,386)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,205 miles
    Test number
    797512587980
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,819 miles (+12,241)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,819 miles
    Test number
    712529867083
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,578 miles (+9,349)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,578 miles
    Test number
    399953365666
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,229 miles (+10,676)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    358658061510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,553 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,553 miles
    Test number
    544045157881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    483892108180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,062 miles (+9,530)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    844274131471
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,532 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,532 miles
    Test number
    527607643590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage 205/65/16c
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damage to wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail98,532 miles (+17,532)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,532 miles
    Test number
    902526887113
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage 205/65/16c
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damage to wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass81,000 miles (+19,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,000 miles
    Test number
    375557647119
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass61,591 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    442984200014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail61,590 miles (+8,344)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,590 miles
    Test number
    339323003527
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass53,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    640715469945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OBY

Does L4 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OBY is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 OBY?
The MOT on L4 OBY is valid until 23 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 OBY done?
L4 OBY was recorded at 167,063 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 10,753 miles a year.
Has L4 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OBY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 OBY 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 OBY find?
L4 OBY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d bushes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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