
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc
N31 LWVMOT history
N31 LWV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Nov 1995. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 139,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 139,999 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 17 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N31 LWV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 9 Nov 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N31 LWV was last recorded at 139,999 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Dec 2006: 88,957 miles, lower than 201,908 miles on 24 Nov 2006.
- 9 Sept 2014: 139,999 miles, lower than 140,000 miles on 20 Aug 2014.
- 20 Dec 2016: 89,197 miles, lower than 140,999 miles on 25 Sept 2015.
- 16 Jul 2024: 139,999 miles, lower than 140,999 miles on 9 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,999 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,999 miles
- 2025 – 139,999 miles
- 2024 – 139,999 miles
- 2023 – 140,999 miles
- 2022 – 140,999 miles
- 2020 – 140,999 miles
- 2019 – 140,999 miles
- 2018 – 140,999 miles
- 2016 – 89,198 miles
- 2015 – 140,999 miles
- 2014 – 140,050 miles
- 2013 – 125,386 miles
- 2011 – 117,816 miles
- 2010 – 107,318 miles
- 2009 – 92,061 miles
- 2007 – 92,023 miles
- 2006 – 88,957 miles
- 2005 – 196,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Sill corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers corroded and holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch / chassis areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 139,999 miles
- Test number
- 162428566400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,999 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 139,999 miles
- Test number
- 192302743175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,999 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 139,999 miles
- Test number
- 524835450060
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch / chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner and outer sill areas corroded and holed
Fail139,999 miles (-1,000)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,999 miles
- Test number
- 906220555435
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch / chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner and outer sill areas corroded and holed
Pass140,999 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 726601411369
- AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded
Fail140,999 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 326534240182
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded
Pass140,999 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 213736121280
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack knuckle joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail140,999 miles1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 467486379734
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leak off pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar attachment insecure electric point (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in both steering knuckles (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,999 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 260126690732
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion
Fail140,999 miles2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 414112635625
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 places (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure all (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion
Pass140,999 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 468458479230
- AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill corroded and holed
Fail140,999 miles4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 629645975258
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill corroded and holed
Pass140,999 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 728453189171
- AdvisoryFront discs worn
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
Fail140,999 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 621522325435
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 283142409320
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Pass89,198 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 89,198 miles
- Test number
- 669945639595
- AdvisoryAux belt loose
Fail89,197 miles (-51,802)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,197 miles
- Test number
- 241775952873
- FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 2x d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureCentral Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryAux belt loose
Pass140,999 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 916051417288
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leakplay steering knuckles
- AdvisoryRear lights full of water
- AdvisoryRear lights full of water
Fail140,999 miles (+949)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,999 miles
- Test number
- 752437291022
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leakplay steering knuckles
- AdvisoryRear lights full of water
- AdvisoryRear lights full of water
Pass140,050 miles (+51)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 140,050 miles
- Test number
- 246695364287
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail139,999 miles (-1)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,999 miles
- Test number
- 749832354298
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail140,000 miles (+14,614)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,000 miles
- Test number
- 365362834486
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAll lights seem dim
Pass125,386 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 125,386 miles
- Test number
- 957382023108
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass117,816 miles (+10,498)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 117,816 miles
- Test number
- 885731481081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,318 miles4 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 107,318 miles
- Test number
- 990380090028
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth door mirrors damaged but not adversly affecting rear view
- NoteCorrosion to offside front outer sill and outer wheel arch
- NoteDamage to both sills
- NoteNearside front headlamp beam image poor
- NoteOffside registration plate lamp dim
- NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
- NoteSlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Fail107,318 miles (+15,257)4 failures4 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,318 miles
- Test number
- 733069580007
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth door mirrors damaged but not adversly affecting rear view
- NoteCorrosion to offside front outer sill and outer wheel arch
- NoteDamage to both sills
- NoteNearside front headlamp beam image poor
- NoteOffside registration plate lamp dim
- NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
- NoteSlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Pass92,061 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 92,061 miles
- Test number
- 122733899477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,023 miles (+3,066)13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,023 miles
- Test number
- 712177377273
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass88,957 miles (-112,951)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 88,957 miles
- Test number
- 464755336474
- NoteRear tyres getting low
- NoteSlight play in sterring rack
Fail201,908 miles (+5,844)1 dangerous13 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,908 miles
- Test number
- 140218926397
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteRear offside lens cracked bot not showing white light
Pass196,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 196,064 miles
- Test number
- 920902535317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,064 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,064 miles
- Test number
- 861508525376
- FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about N31 LWV
- Does N31 LWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LWV is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N31 LWV?
- The MOT on N31 LWV is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N31 LWV done?
- N31 LWV was recorded at 139,999 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has N31 LWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N31 LWV has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on N31 LWV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 1 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on N31 LWV find?
- N31 LWV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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