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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L5 CDWMOT history

L5 CDW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L5 CDW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
93,115 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CDW was last recorded at 93,115 miles on 8 May 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,097 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,115 miles
  • 2025 – 86,507 miles
  • 2024 – 78,881 miles
  • 2022 – 68,615 miles
  • 2021 – 61,907 miles
  • 2020 – 55,016 miles
  • 2019 – 48,118 miles
  • 2018 – 44,188 miles
  • 2017 – 37,985 miles
  • 2016 – 31,520 miles
  • 2015 – 30,597 miles
  • 2014 – 18,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,115 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,115 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    720991253523
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

  2. Fail93,097 miles (+6,590)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    515895238174
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre row of seats (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft constant velocity boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded

  3. Pass86,507 miles (+7,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    202488555005
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass78,881 miles (+10,266)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    511467585505
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,615 miles (+6,708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    160469889647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,907 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    820618560387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,016 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,016 miles
    Test number
    912503180771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,014 miles (+6,896)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    247443917333
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,118 miles (+3,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    445057497058
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass44,188 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    437887507939
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to driver side middle row seat preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail44,162 miles (+6,177)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,162 miles
    Test number
    107987426620
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass37,985 miles (+6,465)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    555444618679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    473026375953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,520 miles (+923)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    669927358456
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass30,597 miles (+6,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,597 miles
    Test number
    198744821570
    • AdvisoryNo spare tyre.

  16. Pass24,017 miles (+5,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,017 miles
    Test number
    787824215037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass18,419 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,419 miles
    Test number
    419185914035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,402 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,402 miles
    Test number
    245903414002
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 CDW

Does L5 CDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CDW is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CDW?
The MOT on L5 CDW is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CDW done?
L5 CDW was recorded at 93,115 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has L5 CDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CDW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 CDW 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 L5 CDW find?
L5 CDW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust silencer outer skins corroded..

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