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Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,384 cc

L50 BUSMOT history

L50 BUS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 24 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 312,361 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
312,361 km
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,615 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,384 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L50 BUS was last recorded at 312,361 km on 7 Jun 2023, 59 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
312,302 km · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
59 km
Average per year
1,615 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 312,361 km
  • 2022 – 311,064 km
  • 2020 – 307,790 km
  • 2018 – 302,002 km
  • 2012 – 300,490 km
  • 2010 – 294,475 km
  • 2008 – 290,609 km
  • 2007 – 288,876 km
  • 2006 – 285,488 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass312,361 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass312,361 km (+59)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    312,361 km
    Test number
    327873948713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail312,302 km (+1,238)1 dangerous9 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,302 km
    Test number
    731814365398
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators blinking not flashing. (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers working but not working at correct speed.
  3. Pass311,064 km (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    311,064 km
    Test number
    704481315025
    • AdvisoryAll rear tyres over ten years old.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail311,015 km (+3,225)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,015 km
    Test number
    979153374231
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure Drivers seat conversion. Seat requires more supports. Seat required to lock in place (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan cracked around seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged Seatbelt cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear tyres over ten years old.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass307,790 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    307,790 km
    Test number
    851096446267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Fail307,790 km4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,790 km
    Test number
    219246280068
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  7. Pass305,816 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    305,816 miles
    Test number
    170125034919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight oil leak from hub
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on front tyres
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front stub pins
  8. Fail305,715 miles7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,715 miles
    Test number
    259778330453
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake pipe ends
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished within tread pattern
    • AdvisorySlight wear in o/s/f and n/s/f hubs
  9. Pass302,002 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    302,002 km
    Test number
    567956145950
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Fail302,002 km2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,002 km
    Test number
    413868929493
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass301,099 miles (+28)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    301,099 miles
    Test number
    246473943446
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Fail301,071 miles (+52)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,071 miles
    Test number
    376921904290
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both sides (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear gearbox seal leaking
  13. Pass301,019 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    301,019 miles
    Test number
    309669494192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  14. Fail301,017 miles4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,017 miles
    Test number
    729288984140
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass300,490 km (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    300,490 km
    Test number
    405045932457
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Fail300,385 km1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,385 km
    Test number
    415426422455
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass299,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    299,008 miles
    Test number
    365232921368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass294,475 km (+25)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    294,475 km
    Test number
    470047720391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail294,450 km5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,450 km
    Test number
    774089810323
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass293,022 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    293,022 miles
    Test number
    873651529383
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass290,609 km (+1,733)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    290,609 km
    Test number
    104780818331
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteNearside and Offside front brake hose ferulles corroding
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres show signs of perishing
  22. Pass288,876 km (+3,388)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    288,876 km
    Test number
    434790897214
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteFront brake hose ferulles corroding
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass285,488 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    285,488 km
    Test number
    183749486248
    • NoteFront brake hose ferulles corroding
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass280,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    280,755 miles
    Test number
    300100795449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L50 BUS

Does L50 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L50 BUS expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L50 BUS?
The MOT on L50 BUS expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L50 BUS done?
L50 BUS was recorded at 312,361 km at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 1,615 km a year.
Has L50 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BUS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L50 BUS 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 L50 BUS find?
L50 BUS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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