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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L7 DVWMOT history

L7 DVW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L7 DVW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
208,062 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DVW was last recorded at 208,062 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,062 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,062 miles
  • 2025 – 197,376 miles
  • 2024 – 188,591 miles
  • 2023 – 181,581 miles
  • 2021 – 179,562 miles
  • 2020 – 177,664 miles
  • 2019 – 169,012 miles
  • 2018 – 163,407 miles
  • 2017 – 158,535 miles
  • 2016 – 155,154 miles
  • 2015 – 151,432 miles
  • 2014 – 146,777 miles
  • 2013 – 142,709 miles
  • 2012 – 141,235 miles
  • 2011 – 138,504 miles
  • 2010 – 132,266 miles
  • 2009 – 124,901 miles
  • 2008 – 115,815 miles
  • 2007 – 107,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,062 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,062 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    208,062 miles
    Test number
    227478008640
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail208,062 miles (+10,686)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,062 miles
    Test number
    729230673586
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass197,376 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    197,376 miles
    Test number
    837575414620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail197,327 miles (+8,736)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,327 miles
    Test number
    328544911560
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on dges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged insecure & rubbing on anti roll bar. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass188,591 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,591 miles
    Test number
    627475790465
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Fail188,588 miles (+7,007)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,588 miles
    Test number
    427347544569
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass181,581 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,581 miles
    Test number
    500264295030
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisorySide - step support bars corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail181,581 miles (+2,019)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,581 miles
    Test number
    936058566907
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisorySide - step support bars corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass179,562 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,562 miles
    Test number
    187953919215
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide steps support bars corroded

  10. Fail179,562 miles (+1,898)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,562 miles
    Test number
    761144675728
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide steps support bars corroded

  11. Pass177,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,664 miles
    Test number
    493569743053
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers deteriorated

  12. Fail177,664 miles (+8,652)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,664 miles
    Test number
    139384004329
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended Rear belts buckles trapped (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers deteriorated

  13. Pass169,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,012 miles
    Test number
    236750150436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail169,012 miles (+5,605)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,012 miles
    Test number
    899444329763
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass163,407 miles (+4,872)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,407 miles
    Test number
    236530516221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass158,535 miles (+3,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    158,535 miles
    Test number
    402777241875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass155,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    155,154 miles
    Test number
    179523142404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail155,154 miles (+3,722)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,154 miles
    Test number
    465632592824
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass151,432 miles (+4,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    151,432 miles
    Test number
    569002135160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass146,777 miles (+4,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    146,777 miles
    Test number
    535169124178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass142,709 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    142,709 miles
    Test number
    729026513146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass141,235 miles (+2,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    141,235 miles
    Test number
    967819532167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass138,504 miles (+6,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    138,504 miles
    Test number
    657155821156
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass132,266 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,266 miles
    Test number
    694952030154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    124,901 miles
    Test number
    612609639189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail124,901 miles (+9,086)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,901 miles
    Test number
    364625539148
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass115,815 miles (+8,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    115,815 miles
    Test number
    153951508191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass107,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,090 miles
    Test number
    993158907171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L7 DVW

Does L7 DVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DVW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 DVW?
The MOT on L7 DVW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DVW done?
L7 DVW was recorded at 208,062 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has L7 DVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DVW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 DVW 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 L7 DVW find?
L7 DVW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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