
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 1993 · 1,900 cc
L4 SGYMOT history
L4 SGY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 256,943 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 256,943 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,474 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 SGY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 SGY was last recorded at 256,943 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 256,348 miles · 31 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 595 miles
- Average per year
- 3,474 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 256,943 miles
- 2024 – 256,348 miles
- 2023 – 255,618 miles
- 2022 – 253,650 miles
- 2021 – 253,172 miles
- 2019 – 250,293 miles
- 2018 – 248,123 miles
- 2017 – 241,612 miles
- 2016 – 234,142 miles
- 2015 – 222,860 miles
- 2014 – 213,175 miles
- 2012 – 210,668 miles
- 2011 – 206,371 miles
- 2010 – 203,559 miles
- 2009 – 201,598 miles
- 2008 – 198,300 miles
- 2007 – 193,357 miles
- 2006 – 189,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,943 miles (+595)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 256,943 miles
- Test number
- 326769355994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,348 miles (+730)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 256,348 miles
- Test number
- 570450040995
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass255,618 miles (+1,968)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 255,618 miles
- Test number
- 854810194815
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass253,650 miles (+478)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 253,650 miles
- Test number
- 807488521287
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass253,172 miles (+2,879)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 253,172 miles
- Test number
- 131240150245
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass250,293 miles (+2,170)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 250,293 miles
- Test number
- 606586648782
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on vehicle
Pass248,123 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 248,123 miles
- Test number
- 671665854396
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail248,123 miles (+6,511)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,123 miles
- Test number
- 953966875729
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass241,612 miles (+114)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 241,612 miles
- Test number
- 798338774903
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Main beam
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Main beam
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail241,498 miles (+7,356)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,498 miles
- Test number
- 603855544718
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Main beam
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Main beam
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass234,142 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 234,142 miles
- Test number
- 236829829102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear seat back hinges worn
Fail234,139 miles (+11,279)6 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,139 miles
- Test number
- 692549962554
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear seat back hinges worn
Pass222,860 miles (+2)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 222,860 miles
- Test number
- 757008975040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVehicle has rear seat conversion i would advise that this gets safety checked
Fail222,858 miles (+9,683)11 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,858 miles
- Test number
- 527135275067
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVehicle has rear seat conversion i would advise that this gets safety checked
Pass213,175 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 213,175 miles
- Test number
- 465473574032
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail213,170 miles (+2,502)3 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,170 miles
- Test number
- 685480774052
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass210,668 miles (+31)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 210,668 miles
- Test number
- 519889242389
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll 4 wheel arches corroded
- NoteUnable to check boot floor
Fail210,637 miles (+164)12 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,637 miles
- Test number
- 246021442373
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll 4 wheel arches corroded
- NoteUnable to check boot floor
Pass210,473 miles (+4,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 210,473 miles
- Test number
- 426763592253
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass206,371 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 206,371 miles
- Test number
- 515158641147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 203,559 miles
- Test number
- 681843450166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,559 miles (+1,961)4 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,559 miles
- Test number
- 264718540456
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvises small disel leak
Pass201,598 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 201,598 miles
- Test number
- 654878849171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail201,591 miles (+3,291)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,591 miles
- Test number
- 221206449107
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass198,300 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 198,300 miles
- Test number
- 594570558194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass193,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2008
- Odometer
- 193,357 miles
- Test number
- 701996917164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,357 miles (+3,436)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,357 miles
- Test number
- 152306017153
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass189,921 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 189,921 miles
- Test number
- 931035736195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about L4 SGY
- Does L4 SGY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 SGY expired on 30 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 SGY?
- The MOT on L4 SGY expired on 30 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 SGY done?
- L4 SGY was recorded at 256,943 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 3,474 miles a year.
- Has L4 SGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 SGY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on L4 SGY 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 SGY find?
- L4 SGY passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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