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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and Black · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

M353 LDAMOT history

M353 LDA is a green and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 272,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

M353 LDA green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
272,987 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M353 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
13 Sept 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M353 LDA was last recorded at 272,987 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2019: 267,255 miles, lower than 267,724 miles on 13 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
272,827 miles · 22 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
2,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 272,987 miles
  • 2022 – 272,827 miles
  • 2021 – 272,827 miles
  • 2020 – 269,070 miles
  • 2019 – 267,255 miles
  • 2018 – 264,767 miles
  • 2017 – 262,184 miles
  • 2016 – 258,922 miles
  • 2015 – 253,706 miles
  • 2014 – 250,737 miles
  • 2013 – 247,732 miles
  • 2012 – 244,367 miles
  • 2011 – 239,862 miles
  • 2010 – 237,241 miles
  • 2009 – 230,620 miles
  • 2008 – 221,798 miles
  • 2006 – 218,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,987 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    272,987 miles
    Test number
    334920579183
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass272,827 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    272,827 miles
    Test number
    245554162873
    • AdvisoryChassis and body of vehicle has had various repairs and has been covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

  3. Fail272,827 miles (+3,757)13 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,827 miles
    Test number
    218616111881
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corner where it meet sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front, centre and rear holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre floor area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front centre and rear holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corner where it meet sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front centre and rear holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front centre and rear holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes on vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndebody corroded

  4. Pass269,070 miles (+1,815)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    269,070 miles
    Test number
    910271051785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flitch area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion not excessive

  5. Pass267,255 miles (-469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    267,255 miles
    Test number
    935437477551
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail267,724 miles (+2,957)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,724 miles
    Test number
    791011284612
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass264,767 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    264,767 miles
    Test number
    471503832203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass262,184 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    262,184 miles
    Test number
    978586914519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass258,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    258,922 miles
    Test number
    683806206568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail258,922 miles (+5,216)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,922 miles
    Test number
    456391244853
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass253,706 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    253,706 miles
    Test number
    396064605265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass250,737 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    250,737 miles
    Test number
    358566004463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass247,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    247,732 miles
    Test number
    878176103216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail247,732 miles (+3,365)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,732 miles
    Test number
    308791303291
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass244,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    244,367 miles
    Test number
    257288382177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail244,367 miles (+4,505)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,367 miles
    Test number
    997478682138
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass239,862 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    239,862 miles
    Test number
    696774691009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass237,241 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    237,241 miles
    Test number
    341315540107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass230,620 miles (+8,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    230,620 miles
    Test number
    974384019070
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass221,798 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    221,798 miles
    Test number
    121669608058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail221,798 miles (+3,779)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,798 miles
    Test number
    202429908084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass218,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    218,019 miles
    Test number
    382052816342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M353 LDA

Does M353 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M353 LDA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M353 LDA?
The MOT on M353 LDA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M353 LDA done?
M353 LDA was recorded at 272,987 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
Has M353 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M353 LDA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on M353 LDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M353 LDA find?
M353 LDA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside.

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