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Volkswagen Crafter

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L5 OBFMOT history

L5 OBF is a red diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L5 OBF red Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,878 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OBF was last recorded at 156,878 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,499 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,379 miles
Average per year
12,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,878 miles
  • 2024 – 149,499 miles
  • 2023 – 144,069 miles
  • 2022 – 141,548 miles
  • 2021 – 139,397 miles
  • 2020 – 131,380 miles
  • 2019 – 126,037 miles
  • 2018 – 121,855 miles
  • 2017 – 93,612 miles
  • 2016 – 62,452 miles
  • 2015 – 29,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,878 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,878 miles (+7,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,878 miles
    Test number
    528951581138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,499 miles (+5,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,499 miles
    Test number
    336163848198
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,069 miles (+2,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,069 miles
    Test number
    766618219132
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass141,548 miles (+2,151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,548 miles
    Test number
    962780785464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,397 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,397 miles
    Test number
    148212861982
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) becoming excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,397 miles (+8,017)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,397 miles
    Test number
    791977679907
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect and then beam image to high (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) becoming excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,380 miles (+5,343)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,380 miles
    Test number
    312503689362
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner track rods have play
    • AdvisorySteering notchy when turnt

  8. Pass126,037 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,037 miles
    Test number
    531857766330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,855 miles
    Test number
    105207479296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,853 miles (+28,241)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,853 miles
    Test number
    653597547528
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass93,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    670806781249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,612 miles (+31,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    531656804141
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass62,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    846961167976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail62,452 miles (+32,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    700551346689
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass29,795 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    685238618025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    129419405005
    • NoteTo clean to start the dsm machine

Questions about L5 OBF

Does L5 OBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OBF is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 OBF?
The MOT on L5 OBF is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OBF done?
L5 OBF was recorded at 156,878 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 12,352 miles a year.
Has L5 OBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OBF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 OBF 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 OBF find?
L5 OBF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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