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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LO04 DOAMOT history

LO04 DOA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LO04 DOA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
197,571 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 DOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 DOA was last recorded at 197,571 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,400 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,171 miles
Average per year
8,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,571 miles
  • 2024 – 196,400 miles
  • 2023 – 194,401 miles
  • 2022 – 190,999 miles
  • 2021 – 187,972 miles
  • 2020 – 184,714 miles
  • 2019 – 180,140 miles
  • 2018 – 172,892 miles
  • 2017 – 166,291 miles
  • 2016 – 157,044 miles
  • 2015 – 140,137 miles
  • 2014 – 127,593 miles
  • 2013 – 113,972 miles
  • 2012 – 100,534 miles
  • 2011 – 96,042 miles
  • 2009 – 68,219 miles
  • 2008 – 58,127 miles
  • 2007 – 44,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,571 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,571 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,571 miles
    Test number
    675839925330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,400 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    761941707169
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail196,398 miles (+1,997)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,398 miles
    Test number
    462614573411
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And dust cover not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass194,401 miles (+3,402)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    194,401 miles
    Test number
    465699458295
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass190,999 miles (+4)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    190,999 miles
    Test number
    794265146019
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail190,995 miles (+3,023)1 dangerous3 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,995 miles
    Test number
    789676713136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass187,972 miles (+3,258)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,972 miles
    Test number
    487093360167
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass184,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    184,714 miles
    Test number
    151610837185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Fail184,714 miles (+4,574)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,714 miles
    Test number
    476218181242
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass180,140 miles (+7,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,140 miles
    Test number
    937244027530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded
  11. Pass172,892 miles (+6,601)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    172,892 miles
    Test number
    725189990952
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass166,291 miles (+9,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    166,291 miles
    Test number
    191594259252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass157,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,044 miles
    Test number
    161763430308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,040 miles (+16,903)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    801689543080
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass140,137 miles (+12,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,137 miles
    Test number
    816393345198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail127,593 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    216123244164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass127,593 miles (+13,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    585003344143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass113,972 miles (+13,438)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,972 miles
    Test number
    509394033147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,534 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    877984552094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass96,042 miles (+27,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,042 miles
    Test number
    379106051055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass68,219 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    694549539361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,265 miles (+8,138)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,265 miles
    Test number
    751724449278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  23. Pass58,127 miles (+13,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    592849338203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    853928417274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 DOA

Does LO04 DOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 DOA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO04 DOA?
The MOT on LO04 DOA is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 DOA done?
LO04 DOA was recorded at 197,571 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,365 miles a year.
Has LO04 DOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 DOA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LO04 DOA 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 LO04 DOA find?
LO04 DOA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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