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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L4 YTSMOT history

L4 YTS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 192,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L4 YTS grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
192,729 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YTS was last recorded at 192,729 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,728 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,729 miles
  • 2025 – 183,593 miles
  • 2024 – 171,946 miles
  • 2023 – 161,634 miles
  • 2022 – 147,352 miles
  • 2021 – 132,890 miles
  • 2019 – 130,761 miles
  • 2018 – 124,854 miles
  • 2017 – 107,170 miles
  • 2016 – 84,576 miles
  • 2015 – 63,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,729 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,729 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    192,729 miles
    Test number
    520257900538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail192,728 miles (+9,135)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,728 miles
    Test number
    494220159282
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,593 miles
    Test number
    996436795392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail183,593 miles (+11,647)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,593 miles
    Test number
    603494531867
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,946 miles (+10,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,946 miles
    Test number
    912676738557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,634 miles (+14,282)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,634 miles
    Test number
    914179417368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,352 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,352 miles
    Test number
    185800182834
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,350 miles (+14,460)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,350 miles
    Test number
    997401302090
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,890 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,890 miles
    Test number
    642805452268
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail132,890 miles (+2,129)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,890 miles
    Test number
    305120585858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,761 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,761 miles
    Test number
    113013839298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,760 miles (+5,906)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,760 miles
    Test number
    922975026983
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,854 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    180869981750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,853 miles (+17,683)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,853 miles
    Test number
    293140440955
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass107,170 miles (+22,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,170 miles
    Test number
    807743897506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass84,576 miles (+21,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    690136426076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass63,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,516 miles
    Test number
    321569568801
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about L4 YTS

Does L4 YTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YTS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YTS?
The MOT on L4 YTS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YTS done?
L4 YTS was recorded at 192,729 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 12,459 miles a year.
Has L4 YTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YTS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 YTS 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 YTS find?
L4 YTS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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