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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L80 BUFMOT history

L80 BUF is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L80 BUF orange Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,120 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 BUF was last recorded at 147,120 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 10,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,221 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,899 miles
Average per year
9,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,120 miles
  • 2025 – 136,221 miles
  • 2024 – 126,224 miles
  • 2023 – 116,289 miles
  • 2022 – 107,498 miles
  • 2021 – 97,206 miles
  • 2020 – 88,445 miles
  • 2019 – 88,429 miles
  • 2017 – 72,705 miles
  • 2016 – 56,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrision throughtout

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,120 miles
    Test number
    879768886726
    • AdvisoryCorrision throughtout

  2. Fail147,120 miles (+10,899)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,120 miles
    Test number
    468871765545
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrision throughtout

  3. Pass136,221 miles (+9,997)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,221 miles
    Test number
    381782484603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,224 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    744711231556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,289 miles (+8,791)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,289 miles
    Test number
    312808546638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,498 miles (+10,292)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,498 miles
    Test number
    851950990541
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,206 miles (+8,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,206 miles
    Test number
    722981800322
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,445 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    443679013597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    807299818842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,429 miles (+15,724)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    594949084895
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect 225/65/16....other 3 = 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn....205/65/16..107/105.... (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,705 miles (+16,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    441676942551
    • Advisory30% front brake imbalance

  12. Pass56,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    561339546932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 BUF

Does L80 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 BUF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 BUF?
The MOT on L80 BUF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 BUF done?
L80 BUF was recorded at 147,120 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,703 miles a year.
Has L80 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 BUF has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 BUF 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 L80 BUF find?
L80 BUF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: corrision throughtout.

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