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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L5 UDUMOT history

L5 UDU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 116,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L5 UDU black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,152 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UDU was last recorded at 116,152 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,736 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,416 miles
Average per year
7,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,152 miles
  • 2024 – 109,736 miles
  • 2023 – 101,104 miles
  • 2022 – 93,724 miles
  • 2021 – 83,569 miles
  • 2020 – 74,337 miles
  • 2019 – 66,228 miles
  • 2018 – 57,722 miles
  • 2017 – 51,417 miles
  • 2016 – 40,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,152 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,152 miles (+6,416)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    622540840384
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass109,736 miles (+8,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,736 miles
    Test number
    112656042854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass101,104 miles (+7,380)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    402407879843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,724 miles (+10,155)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    995731130237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,569 miles (+9,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,569 miles
    Test number
    617000590105
    • 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))
  6. Pass74,337 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    729020929604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,228 miles (+8,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,228 miles
    Test number
    149695514817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass57,722 miles (+6,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,722 miles
    Test number
    373406339222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
  9. Pass51,417 miles (+11,302)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    293075597320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,115 miles
    Test number
    474578784273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,115 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,115 miles
    Test number
    924843488163
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L5 UDU

Does L5 UDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UDU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 UDU?
The MOT on L5 UDU is valid until 12 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 UDU done?
L5 UDU was recorded at 116,152 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,965 miles a year.
Has L5 UDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UDU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on L5 UDU 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 UDU find?
L5 UDU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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