Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L83 VOWMOT history
L83 VOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 94,697 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L83 VOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 25 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L83 VOW was last recorded at 94,697 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,403 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 294 miles
- Average per year
- 2,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,697 miles
- 2024 – 94,403 miles
- 2023 – 93,969 miles
- 2022 – 93,830 miles
- 2021 – 93,648 miles
- 2020 – 90,323 miles
- 2019 – 86,211 miles
- 2018 – 85,507 miles
- 2016 – 83,707 miles
- 2015 – 79,330 miles
- 2014 – 74,463 miles
- 2013 – 69,766 miles
- 2012 – 68,461 miles
- 2011 – 66,158 miles
- 2010 – 62,671 miles
- 2009 – 58,145 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,697 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Reverse lights not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 94,697 miles
- Test number
- 815597648559
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail94,697 miles (+294)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,697 miles
- Test number
- 207391646800
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass94,403 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 94,403 miles
- Test number
- 239220730622
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail94,401 miles (+432)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,401 miles
- Test number
- 146924480318
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,969 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 93,969 miles
- Test number
- 951570814073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,830 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 93,830 miles
- Test number
- 441757473723
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail93,823 miles (+175)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,823 miles
- Test number
- 650680508194
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass93,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 93,648 miles
- Test number
- 579223064279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,640 miles (+3,317)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,640 miles
- Test number
- 656932645026
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Pass90,323 miles (+4,112)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 90,323 miles
- Test number
- 295936262196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,211 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,211 miles
- Test number
- 477146245514
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
Fail86,211 miles (+704)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,211 miles
- Test number
- 142207369677
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
Pass85,507 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,507 miles
- Test number
- 789108729746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,487 miles (+1,780)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,487 miles
- Test number
- 687739182667
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass83,707 miles (+4,377)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 83,707 miles
- Test number
- 859712278852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,330 miles (+4,867)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,330 miles
- Test number
- 555421215280
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing and cracking no cords showing
Pass74,463 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,463 miles
- Test number
- 789126404207
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing and cracking
Fail74,463 miles (+4,697)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,463 miles
- Test number
- 668606104230
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing and cracking
- NoteNearside front wiper rubber split
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing and cracking
Pass69,766 miles (+1,305)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,766 miles
- Test number
- 985184583164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,461 miles (+2,303)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 68,461 miles
- Test number
- 768199002246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,158 miles (+3,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 66,158 miles
- Test number
- 848719401239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,671 miles (+4,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 62,671 miles
- Test number
- 320520410261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,145 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,145 miles
- Test number
- 681822719293
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass58,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 58,145 miles
- Test number
- 821752819269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L83 VOW
- Does L83 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L83 VOW is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L83 VOW?
- The MOT on L83 VOW is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L83 VOW done?
- L83 VOW was recorded at 94,697 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,236 miles a year.
- Has L83 VOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L83 VOW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L83 VOW 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 L83 VOW find?
- L83 VOW passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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