
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L7 GDNMOT history
L7 GDN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 255,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 255,537 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,166 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 GDN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 GDN was last recorded at 255,537 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 251,526 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,011 miles
- Average per year
- 3,166 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 255,537 miles
- 2024 – 251,526 miles
- 2023 – 244,171 miles
- 2022 – 237,367 miles
- 2021 – 231,579 miles
- 2020 – 230,093 miles
- 2019 – 229,774 miles
- 2018 – 229,076 miles
- 2017 – 228,180 miles
- 2016 – 227,289 miles
- 2015 – 226,647 miles
- 2014 – 225,195 miles
- 2013 – 223,922 miles
- 2012 – 222,912 miles
- 2011 – 218,623 miles
- 2010 – 210,867 miles
- 2009 – 206,429 miles
- 2008 – 201,702 miles
- 2006 – 196,991 miles
- 2005 – 192,292 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Driver seat belt stalk cover missing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
34 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass255,537 miles (+4,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 255,537 miles
- Test number
- 629874330840
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass251,526 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 251,526 miles
- Test number
- 523942425790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail251,525 miles (+7,354)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,525 miles
- Test number
- 542231894732
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass244,171 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 244,171 miles
- Test number
- 398647482157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail244,171 miles (+6,804)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,171 miles
- Test number
- 351819032961
- DangerousCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass237,367 miles (+5,788)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 237,367 miles
- Test number
- 265596026658
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate ppipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver seat belt stalk cover missing
- AdvisorySide steps fitted restricting view
Pass231,579 miles (+16)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 231,579 miles
- Test number
- 431565129578
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner arch
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryDriver seat belt stalk cover missing
Fail231,563 miles (+1,470)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,563 miles
- Test number
- 840166813076
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryDriver seat belt stalk cover missing
- AdvisorySlight corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch
Pass230,093 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 230,093 miles
- Test number
- 324917117681
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed and corroded not in any prescribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and chassis area inside engine bay heavily corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail230,087 miles (+313)1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,087 miles
- Test number
- 150979496893
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak front center of engine
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed and corroded not in any prescribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and chassis area inside engine bay heavily corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass229,774 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 229,774 miles
- Test number
- 735391687520
- AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded and front chassie leg
Fail229,774 miles (+698)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,774 miles
- Test number
- 461674520290
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded and front chassie leg
Pass229,076 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 229,076 miles
- Test number
- 915693342345
- AdvisoryCorossion to nearside front inner seal
Fail229,075 miles (+895)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,075 miles
- Test number
- 862420496393
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCorossion to nearside front inner seal
Pass228,180 miles (+891)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 228,180 miles
- Test number
- 493210491270
- AdvisoryInner offside drive shaft boot slightly lose
Pass227,289 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 227,289 miles
- Test number
- 185501305316
- AdvisoryNearside Inner door handle missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNumber plate lights dim
Fail227,278 miles (+631)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,278 miles
- Test number
- 908676603135
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner door handle missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNumber plate lights dim
Pass226,647 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 226,647 miles
- Test number
- 607329845163
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/f inner wing badly corroded by fuel filter but not near a testable item
- NoteN/s/r tyre has slight cuts to the inside wall
Fail226,636 miles (+1,441)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,636 miles
- Test number
- 585527845131
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/f inner wing badly corroded by fuel filter but not near a testable item
- NoteN/s/r tyre has slight cuts to the inside wall
Pass225,195 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 225,195 miles
- Test number
- 705663244162
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s door inner handle loose
- NoteN/s/f inner wing corroded
- NoteO/s/f inner sill corroded
- NoteSpeedo illumination poor
Fail225,183 miles (+1,261)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,183 miles
- Test number
- 145543144104
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteN/s door inner handle loose
- NoteN/s/f inner wing corroded
- NoteO/s/f inner sill corroded
- NoteSpeedo illumination poor
Pass223,922 miles (+1,010)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 223,922 miles
- Test number
- 727898043121
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass222,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 222,912 miles
- Test number
- 437582842186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,908 miles (+4,285)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,908 miles
- Test number
- 619372342197
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass218,623 miles (+82)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 218,623 miles
- Test number
- 609993141172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteHorn just loud enough
- NoteSteering wheel covering loose
Fail218,541 miles (+7,674)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,541 miles
- Test number
- 819503301105
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteHorn sound weak
Pass210,867 miles (+4,438)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 210,867 miles
- Test number
- 884821190043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,429 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 206,429 miles
- Test number
- 381953099003
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDamage to drivers door mirror outer case
Fail206,429 miles (+4,727)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,429 miles
- Test number
- 100273599420
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDamage to drivers door mirror outer case
Pass201,702 miles (+48)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 201,702 miles
- Test number
- 333540718013
- NoteFront registration plate slightly cracked
- NoteOil leak
Fail201,654 miles (+4,663)10 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,654 miles
- Test number
- 421465008046
- FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteFront registration plate slightly cracked
- NoteOil leak
Pass196,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 196,991 miles
- Test number
- 321153166376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,991 miles (+4,699)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,991 miles
- Test number
- 164852366382
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s door mirror cracked
- NoteOil filler cap missing †
Pass192,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 192,292 miles
- Test number
- 334394965329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 GDN
- Does L7 GDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GDN is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L7 GDN?
- The MOT on L7 GDN is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 GDN done?
- L7 GDN was recorded at 255,537 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,166 miles a year.
- Has L7 GDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 GDN has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L7 GDN 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 GDN find?
- L7 GDN passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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