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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L5 UBTMOT history

L5 UBT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L5 UBT grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,347 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UBT was last recorded at 122,347 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,338 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,009 miles
Average per year
3,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,347 miles
  • 2025 – 121,338 miles
  • 2024 – 119,351 miles
  • 2023 – 117,816 miles
  • 2022 – 114,192 miles
  • 2021 – 111,732 miles
  • 2020 – 110,451 miles
  • 2019 – 109,415 miles
  • 2018 – 106,871 miles
  • 2017 – 104,484 miles
  • 2016 – 92,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,347 miles
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  • AdvisoryWasher pipe split by n/s bonnet hinge

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,347 miles (+1,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,347 miles
    Test number
    194598822653
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split by n/s bonnet hinge
  2. Pass121,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,338 miles
    Test number
    706347488070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,377 miles (+2,026)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    448928330193
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  4. Pass119,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,351 miles
    Test number
    642353097540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,350 miles (+1,534)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,350 miles
    Test number
    701200241995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass117,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,816 miles
    Test number
    453575903984
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split n/s bonnet hinge area
  7. Fail117,815 miles (+3,623)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,815 miles
    Test number
    279292311349
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split n/s bonnet hinge area
  8. Pass114,192 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,192 miles
    Test number
    270796308851
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe split
  9. Pass111,732 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    893427873373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,451 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,451 miles
    Test number
    852737704937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,415 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    119324488091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,871 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    341235086048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,484 miles (+11,635)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,484 miles
    Test number
    305848224275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,849 miles
    Test number
    783172853910
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L5 UBT

Does L5 UBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UBT is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 UBT?
The MOT on L5 UBT is valid until 8 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 UBT done?
L5 UBT was recorded at 122,347 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,059 miles a year.
Has L5 UBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UBT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 UBT 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 UBT find?
L5 UBT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: towball/hitch not fitted at time of test; washer pipe split by n/s bonnet hinge.

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