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Volkswagen LT

Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

L7 VWXMOT history

L7 VWX is an orange diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
190,491 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VWX was last recorded at 190,491 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,626 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,865 miles
Average per year
3,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,491 miles
  • 2025 – 185,626 miles
  • 2024 – 179,441 miles
  • 2023 – 175,801 miles
  • 2022 – 171,168 miles
  • 2021 – 167,216 miles
  • 2020 – 164,714 miles
  • 2019 – 161,094 miles
  • 2018 – 157,082 miles
  • 2017 – 154,754 miles
  • 2016 – 151,840 miles
  • 2015 – 148,180 miles
  • 2014 – 141,663 miles
  • 2013 – 135,185 miles
  • 2012 – 128,740 miles
  • 2011 – 126,327 miles
  • 2010 – 119,647 miles
  • 2009 – 119,261 miles
  • 2007 – 114,339 miles
  • 2006 – 114,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,491 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BY GEARBOX MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHACKLE BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,491 miles (+4,865)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    190,491 miles
    Test number
    456028551697
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BY GEARBOX MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHACKLE BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,626 miles (+6,185)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,626 miles
    Test number
    989252517857
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,441 miles (+3,640)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,441 miles
    Test number
    152631853415
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass175,801 miles (+4,633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    175,801 miles
    Test number
    152130284776
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass171,168 miles (+3,952)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,168 miles
    Test number
    815261062616
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass167,216 miles (+2,502)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    167,216 miles
    Test number
    933898325468
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,714 miles (+3,620)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    164,714 miles
    Test number
    576807512821
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass161,094 miles (+4,012)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    161,094 miles
    Test number
    679378658072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass157,082 miles (+2,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,082 miles
    Test number
    467189042218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  10. Pass154,754 miles (+2,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,754 miles
    Test number
    112626026934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  11. Pass151,840 miles (+3,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,840 miles
    Test number
    849402137965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass148,180 miles (+6,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,180 miles
    Test number
    785645405181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass141,663 miles (+6,478)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,663 miles
    Test number
    286165304452
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  14. Pass135,185 miles (+6,445)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,185 miles
    Test number
    977292703190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass128,740 miles (+2,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,740 miles
    Test number
    667127102129
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass126,327 miles (+6,680)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    456746401157
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front seat belt stalk cover
    • NoteRear brake back plates corroded

  17. Pass119,647 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,647 miles
    Test number
    260362900103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail119,636 miles (+375)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,636 miles
    Test number
    560093990058
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass119,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    410653939086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,261 miles (+4,922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    293868829007
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass114,339 miles (+286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    114,339 miles
    Test number
    912389817338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass114,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    764597246112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,053 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    521377646182
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L7 VWX

Does L7 VWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VWX is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VWX?
The MOT on L7 VWX is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VWX done?
L7 VWX was recorded at 190,491 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,848 miles a year.
Has L7 VWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VWX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on L7 VWX 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 VWX find?
L7 VWX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by gearbox mount; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal, and 4 more.

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