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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L5 VWBMOT history

L5 VWB is a white diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 5 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,599 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VWB was last recorded at 71,599 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,598 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,599 miles
  • 2025 – 67,370 miles
  • 2024 – 62,915 miles
  • 2023 – 57,634 miles
  • 2022 – 53,812 miles
  • 2021 – 47,795 miles
  • 2020 – 43,627 miles
  • 2019 – 41,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,599 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    856340058395
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail71,598 miles (+4,228)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    556658747919
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    626983034344
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail67,370 miles (+4,455)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    407602085206
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    369383065281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,915 miles (+5,281)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    367825219003
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    895417442484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,634 miles (+3,822)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    520796738511
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass53,812 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    470727626559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,795 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    366315491415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    192960389212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,627 miles (+2,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    664887109496
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass41,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    683700735610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L5 VWB

Does L5 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VWB is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VWB?
The MOT on L5 VWB is valid until 20 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 VWB done?
L5 VWB was recorded at 71,599 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has L5 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VWB has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 VWB 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 VWB find?
L5 VWB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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