Volkswagen Crafter
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L8 DKLMOT history
L8 DKL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 209,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 209,859 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 17,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Crafter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 DKL was last recorded at 209,859 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 209,836 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 17,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 209,859 miles
- 2023 – 209,671 miles
- 2022 – 209,511 miles
- 2019 – 186,096 miles
- 2018 – 146,660 miles
- 2017 – 90,916 miles
- 2015 – 37,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,859 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,859 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 209,859 miles
- Test number
- 557209700278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,836 miles (+165)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,836 miles
- Test number
- 143114748559
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded backplate (1.1.15 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass209,671 miles (+160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 209,671 miles
- Test number
- 226855969666
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass209,511 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 209,511 miles
- Test number
- 744350332641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,501 miles (+23,405)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,501 miles
- Test number
- 227631331017
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Pass186,096 miles (+735)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 186,096 miles
- Test number
- 120197888721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,361 miles (+38,701)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,361 miles
- Test number
- 582526228107
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,660 miles (+12,381)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 146,660 miles
- Test number
- 755776529614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,279 miles (+43,363)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,279 miles
- Test number
- 901639964993
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,916 miles (+52,949)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 90,916 miles
- Test number
- 950265405727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,967 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 37,967 miles
- Test number
- 480948378232
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail37,967 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,967 miles
- Test number
- 816687890199
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Questions about L8 DKL
- Does L8 DKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 DKL expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DKL?
- The MOT on L8 DKL expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 DKL done?
- L8 DKL was recorded at 209,859 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 17,872 miles a year.
- Has L8 DKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DKL has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 DKL 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 L8 DKL find?
- L8 DKL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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