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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LGL 205MOT history

LGL 205 is a black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 15 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 61,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LGL 205 black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,777 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LGL 205
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LGL 205 was last recorded at 61,777 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,073 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,704 miles
Average per year
6,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,777 miles
  • 2025 – 55,073 miles
  • 2024 – 50,818 miles
  • 2023 – 43,653 miles
  • 2022 – 41,149 miles
  • 2021 – 33,315 miles
  • 2020 – 25,172 miles
  • 2019 – 19,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,777 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,777 miles (+6,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    886121940436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass55,073 miles (+4,255)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    598806396013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding under coating
  3. Pass50,818 miles (+7,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    104776119505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass43,653 miles (+2,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    942016912600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edge ...devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edge ...devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edge ...devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass41,149 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    200286302720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,315 miles (+8,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    106841014618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and scuffing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass25,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    797390743805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dtr inop
  8. Fail25,172 miles (+6,132)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    998350348423
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dtr inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass19,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    19,040 miles
    Test number
    423559895684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LGL 205

What vehicle is registration LGL 205 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LGL 205 on a black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 15 Apr 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LGL 205 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LGL 205 is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LGL 205?
The MOT on LGL 205 is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LGL 205 done?
LGL 205 was recorded at 61,777 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,124 miles a year.
Has LGL 205 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LGL 205 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LGL 205 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 LGL 205 find?
LGL 205 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four.

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