Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
L5 SWKMOT history
L5 SWK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,896 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 98,896 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SWK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SWK was last recorded at 98,896 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 5,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,987 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,909 miles
- Average per year
- 5,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,896 miles
- 2024 – 92,987 miles
- 2023 – 86,799 miles
- 2022 – 79,812 miles
- 2021 – 71,499 miles
- 2020 – 62,198 miles
- 2019 – 57,616 miles
- 2018 – 54,737 miles
- 2017 – 48,993 miles
- 2016 – 43,149 miles
- 2015 – 34,877 miles
- 2014 – 31,138 miles
- 2013 – 24,628 miles
- 2011 – 19,195 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,896 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,896 miles (+5,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 98,896 miles
- Test number
- 714317433506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass92,987 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 92,987 miles
- Test number
- 538545953643
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail92,987 miles (+6,188)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,987 miles
- Test number
- 580430903640
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 86,799 miles
- Test number
- 223105561427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,799 miles (+6,987)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,799 miles
- Test number
- 729915519624
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass79,812 miles (+8,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 79,812 miles
- Test number
- 889553389246
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 71,499 miles
- Test number
- 341850496194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,499 miles (+9,301)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,499 miles
- Test number
- 502500096180
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass62,198 miles (+4,582)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 62,198 miles
- Test number
- 575184794699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,616 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 57,616 miles
- Test number
- 131790441053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail57,616 miles (+2,879)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,616 miles
- Test number
- 725679969556
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,737 miles (+5,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,737 miles
- Test number
- 609464365290
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,993 miles (+5,844)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 48,993 miles
- Test number
- 490204744510
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,149 miles (+8,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,149 miles
- Test number
- 476273194102
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,877 miles (+3,739)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 34,877 miles
- Test number
- 799597405117
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,138 miles (+1,514)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 31,138 miles
- Test number
- 376559404274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,624 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 29,624 miles
- Test number
- 559151504182
- NoteRec brake pad check
Fail29,624 miles (+4,996)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,624 miles
- Test number
- 776281604140
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteRec brake pad check
Pass24,628 miles (+5,433)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 24,628 miles
- Test number
- 328743393039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 19,195 miles
- Test number
- 527477721398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SWK
- Does L5 SWK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SWK is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SWK?
- The MOT on L5 SWK is valid until 8 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 SWK done?
- L5 SWK was recorded at 98,896 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,675 miles a year.
- Has L5 SWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SWK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 SWK 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 SWK find?
- L5 SWK passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity; offside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity.
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