Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
T31 ELHMOT history
T31 ELH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 352,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 352,309 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T31 ELH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T31 ELH was last recorded at 352,309 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 352,309 miles · 15 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 352,309 miles
- 2024 – 348,424 miles
- 2023 – 345,259 miles
- 2022 – 344,282 miles
- 2021 – 342,971 miles
- 2020 – 341,867 miles
- 2019 – 340,693 miles
- 2018 – 338,432 miles
- 2017 – 333,530 miles
- 2016 – 328,789 miles
- 2015 – 325,409 miles
- 2014 – 320,941 miles
- 2013 – 314,104 miles
- 2012 – 307,992 miles
- 2011 – 305,342 miles
- 2010 – 303,992 miles
- 2009 – 298,754 miles
- 2008 – 290,741 miles
- 2007 – 284,335 miles
- 2006 – 258,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass352,309 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear crash bar corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear bolt on crash bar corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear crash bar rotten
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass352,309 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 352,309 miles
- Test number
- 246883955549
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar corroded
Fail352,309 miles (+3,885)4 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 352,309 miles
- Test number
- 974201140637
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar corroded
Pass348,424 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 348,424 miles
- Test number
- 917730006674
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reinforcer bar corroded
Fail348,424 miles (+3,165)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 348,424 miles
- Test number
- 319537068392
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reinforcer bar corroded
Pass345,259 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 345,259 miles
- Test number
- 889481912208
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bolt on crash bar corroded
Fail345,256 miles (+974)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 345,256 miles
- Test number
- 617640334965
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bolt on crash bar corroded
Pass344,282 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 344,282 miles
- Test number
- 401418825229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar rotten
Fail344,282 miles (+1,311)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 344,282 miles
- Test number
- 386031925643
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar rotten
Pass342,971 miles (+1,104)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 342,971 miles
- Test number
- 185249227044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass341,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 341,867 miles
- Test number
- 966699312348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fail341,867 miles (+1,174)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 341,867 miles
- Test number
- 286052257153
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass340,693 miles (+2,261)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 340,693 miles
- Test number
- 441067473426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass338,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 338,432 miles
- Test number
- 240705286037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail338,432 miles (+4,902)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 338,432 miles
- Test number
- 706379573148
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Pass333,530 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 333,530 miles
- Test number
- 236128906508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail333,530 miles (+4,741)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 333,530 miles
- Test number
- 903559440261
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass328,789 miles (+3,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 328,789 miles
- Test number
- 596377495713
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bushes. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Pass325,409 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 325,409 miles
- Test number
- 271707369169
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking.
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints.
Fail325,409 miles (+4,468)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 325,409 miles
- Test number
- 427877679399
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking.
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints.
Pass320,941 miles (+6,837)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 320,941 miles
- Test number
- 387997954360
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends
Pass314,104 miles (+6,112)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 314,104 miles
- Test number
- 338191063363
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteHorn working intermittantly
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked
Fail307,992 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,992 miles
- Test number
- 257239142313
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteCentre and rear sections of exhaust corroed
Pass307,992 miles (+2,650)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 307,992 miles
- Test number
- 666669342330
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteCentre and rear sections of exhaust corroed
Pass305,342 miles (+1,350)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 305,342 miles
- Test number
- 438602841406
- NoteNearside rear brake lever on the caliper stiff when operated.
Pass303,992 miles (+5,238)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 303,992 miles
- Test number
- 203330550366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass298,754 miles (+8,013)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 298,754 miles
- Test number
- 111993149387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass290,741 miles (+6,406)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 290,741 miles
- Test number
- 114524598229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass284,335 miles (+25,837)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 284,335 miles
- Test number
- 651026847306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 258,498 miles
- Test number
- 262611196217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T31 ELH
- Does T31 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 ELH is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T31 ELH?
- The MOT on T31 ELH is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T31 ELH done?
- T31 ELH was recorded at 352,309 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,896 miles a year.
- Has T31 ELH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T31 ELH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T31 ELH 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 T31 ELH find?
- T31 ELH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.
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