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Volkswagen LT

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,798 cc

L7 VWRMOT history

L7 VWR is a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 225,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
225,494 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VWR was last recorded at 225,494 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 7,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
217,500 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,994 miles
Average per year
8,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,494 miles
  • 2024 – 217,500 miles
  • 2023 – 212,486 miles
  • 2020 – 186,058 miles
  • 2019 – 172,635 miles
  • 2017 – 153,858 miles
  • 2016 – 135,039 miles
  • 2015 – 122,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,494 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    225,494 miles
    Test number
    318697216296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,660 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    217,660 km
    Test number
    271356674782
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes both before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes both before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail217,500 miles (+5,014)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,500 miles
    Test number
    226025037997
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    212,486 miles
    Test number
    363230072853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass201,223 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    201,223 km
    Test number
    545177813414
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryCentral seatbelt buckle casing broken, buckle still functions as intended

  6. Fail201,223 km4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,223 km
    Test number
    807755376774
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryCentral seatbelt buckle casing broken, buckle still functions as intended

  7. Pass186,058 miles (+13,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    186,058 miles
    Test number
    820223433287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass172,635 miles (+61,300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,635 miles
    Test number
    744575087865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,335 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    357645391953
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass168,346 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,346 km
    Test number
    884688252045
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass153,858 miles (+18,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    609944645964
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass135,039 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    720198455151
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail135,039 miles (+12,116)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    754298262830
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass122,923 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,923 miles
    Test number
    136598355090
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s seat belt buckle cover missing

  15. Fail122,923 miles6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,923 miles
    Test number
    979102655075
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s seat belt buckle is missing

  16. Pass119,088 km (+14,590)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,088 km
    Test number
    468330074009
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/f outer seat belt buckle casing is missing

  17. Pass104,498 km (+48)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,498 km
    Test number
    119794973462
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTail pipe holed

  18. Fail104,450 km2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,450 km
    Test number
    375175763055
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTail pipe holed

Questions about L7 VWR

Does L7 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VWR is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VWR?
The MOT on L7 VWR is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VWR done?
L7 VWR was recorded at 225,494 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,838 miles a year.
Has L7 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VWR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 VWR 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 VWR find?
L7 VWR passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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