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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L5 POSMOT history

L5 POS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L5 POS black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,712 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 POS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 POS was last recorded at 123,712 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,187 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,525 miles
Average per year
9,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,712 miles
  • 2025 – 118,187 miles
  • 2024 – 113,471 miles
  • 2023 – 107,425 miles
  • 2022 – 101,017 miles
  • 2021 – 97,600 miles
  • 2019 – 51,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,712 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,712 miles (+5,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,712 miles
    Test number
    772487758751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,187 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,187 miles
    Test number
    931025350509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    685584729840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,471 miles (+6,046)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    381888974417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass107,425 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,425 miles
    Test number
    760282208605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,017 miles
    Test number
    761763963284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,017 miles (+3,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,017 miles
    Test number
    315968120209
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    593835016723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,600 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    316023414480
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass132,397 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,397 km
    Test number
    792933485237
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail132,397 km3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,397 km
    Test number
    105691745060
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    327766949351
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about L5 POS

Does L5 POS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 POS is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 POS?
The MOT on L5 POS is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 POS done?
L5 POS was recorded at 123,712 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 9,624 miles a year.
Has L5 POS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 POS has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 POS 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 POS find?
L5 POS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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