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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L5 FRMMOT history

L5 FRM is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 19 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L5 FRM white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,648 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FRM was last recorded at 114,648 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,571 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,648 miles
  • 2024 – 109,633 miles
  • 2023 – 103,147 miles
  • 2022 – 96,243 miles
  • 2021 – 90,753 miles
  • 2020 – 75,363 miles
  • 2018 – 64,353 miles
  • 2017 – 58,536 miles
  • 2016 – 50,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,648 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play And tie rod end both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,648 miles (+77)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,648 miles
    Test number
    323330722629
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail114,571 miles (+4,938)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,571 miles
    Test number
    964093101560
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,633 miles (+99)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,633 miles
    Test number
    252513138958
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play And tie rod end both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail109,534 miles (+6,387)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    754022945369
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play And tie rod end both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass103,147 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,147 miles
    Test number
    972164543041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail103,115 miles (+6,872)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    509921141037
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Both sides u bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass96,243 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    974486784625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,753 miles (+15,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    951341524086
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres just above wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass75,363 miles (+11,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,363 miles
    Test number
    574041597831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front shock has play in the bush on the shock shaft (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock has play in bush on shock shaft (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass64,353 miles (+5,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    673742649420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front shock bush on shaft is worn and has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front shock bush on shaft is worn and has play
  11. Pass58,536 miles (+7,627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    930751637795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,909 miles
    Test number
    911948808781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FRM

Does L5 FRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FRM is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 FRM?
The MOT on L5 FRM is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FRM done?
L5 FRM was recorded at 114,648 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has L5 FRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FRM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 FRM 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 FRM find?
L5 FRM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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