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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T23 LRSMOT history

T23 LRS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
156,908 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 LRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 LRS was last recorded at 156,908 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 4,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,573 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,335 miles
Average per year
9,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,908 miles
  • 2024 – 152,573 miles
  • 2023 – 147,927 miles
  • 2022 – 143,811 miles
  • 2021 – 139,008 miles
  • 2020 – 136,633 miles
  • 2019 – 129,014 miles
  • 2018 – 116,990 miles
  • 2017 – 102,563 miles
  • 2016 – 90,767 miles
  • 2015 – 60,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,908 miles (+4,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,908 miles
    Test number
    853501720258
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass152,573 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,573 miles
    Test number
    375652180933
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail152,573 miles (+4,646)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,573 miles
    Test number
    128786483397
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass147,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    992039488871
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail147,927 miles (+4,116)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    252376276389
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass143,811 miles (+4,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,811 miles
    Test number
    285753828907
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective outer skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass139,008 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,008 miles
    Test number
    401928166140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,987 miles (+354)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,987 miles
    Test number
    968685260611
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass136,633 miles (+7,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,633 miles
    Test number
    845806782790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,014 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    547914473055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,004 miles (+12,014)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,004 miles
    Test number
    293527726065
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass116,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,990 miles
    Test number
    680521837606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,977 miles (+14,414)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    298763054073
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass102,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    971374531152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail102,558 miles (+11,791)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    399161331972
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass90,767 miles (+29,824)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    931063789929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    919782412036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T23 LRS

Does T23 LRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 LRS is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 LRS?
The MOT on T23 LRS is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 LRS done?
T23 LRS was recorded at 156,908 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 9,546 miles a year.
Has T23 LRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 LRS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 LRS 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 T23 LRS find?
T23 LRS passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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