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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

L5 FDSMOT history

L5 FDS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L5 FDS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,003 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FDS was last recorded at 98,003 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2016: 87,155 miles, lower than 124,295 miles on 11 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,701 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
2,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,003 miles
  • 2025 – 96,701 miles
  • 2024 – 95,159 miles
  • 2022 – 92,180 miles
  • 2021 – 90,881 miles
  • 2020 – 87,975 miles
  • 2016 – 87,155 miles
  • 2015 – 124,295 miles
  • 2014 – 83,084 miles
  • 2013 – 79,446 miles
  • 2012 – 73,955 miles
  • 2011 – 69,251 miles
  • 2010 – 64,229 miles
  • 2009 – 59,846 miles
  • 2008 – 55,684 miles
  • 2007 – 50,403 miles
  • 2006 – 46,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,003 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,003 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,003 miles
    Test number
    125723617183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,701 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,701 miles
    Test number
    520429613378
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,159 miles (+2,979)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,159 miles
    Test number
    296884469660
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass92,180 miles (+1,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,180 miles
    Test number
    161890709658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,881 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,881 miles
    Test number
    594976085559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,975 miles (+820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    692097513725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside front door sill

  7. Pass87,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    574808415392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  8. Fail87,155 miles (-37,140)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    841285856825
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  9. Pass124,295 miles (+41,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,295 miles
    Test number
    447693225224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass83,084 miles (+3,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    558690734119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass79,446 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    236745013454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,955 miles (+4,704)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,955 miles
    Test number
    166743922187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass69,251 miles (+5,022)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,251 miles
    Test number
    726574421103
    • NotePlay In Steering Rack Arms
    • NoteRear Tyres Cut But Not Exposing Cords
    • NoteRear Tyres Getting Low

  14. Fail64,229 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    320402900152
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass64,229 miles (+4,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    631052100174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail59,846 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    403607899099
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,846 miles (+4,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    581397299050
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    230642518115
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail55,684 miles (+5,281)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    281539708119
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass50,403 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    272590217456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,145 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,145 miles
    Test number
    832044596069
    • NoteSteering Rack Mounts Slighlty Worn

  22. Fail46,145 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,145 miles
    Test number
    982974496053
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSteering Rack Mounts Slighlty Worn

Questions about L5 FDS

Does L5 FDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FDS is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FDS?
The MOT on L5 FDS is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FDS done?
L5 FDS was recorded at 98,003 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,557 miles a year.
Has L5 FDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FDS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on L5 FDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 FDS find?
L5 FDS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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