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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

V1 MLEMOT history

V1 MLE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 184,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

V1 MLE grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
184,230 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MLE was last recorded at 184,230 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,533 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,697 miles
Average per year
7,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,230 miles
  • 2025 – 182,533 miles
  • 2024 – 179,887 miles
  • 2023 – 178,772 miles
  • 2022 – 176,941 miles
  • 2021 – 173,327 miles
  • 2019 – 167,889 miles
  • 2018 – 163,459 miles
  • 2017 – 158,592 miles
  • 2016 – 155,533 miles
  • 2015 – 153,096 miles
  • 2014 – 149,211 miles
  • 2013 – 144,740 miles
  • 2012 – 126,205 miles
  • 2011 – 107,423 miles
  • 2010 – 88,287 miles
  • 2009 – 70,688 miles
  • 2008 – 56,559 miles
  • 2007 – 43,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,230 miles (+1,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    184,230 miles
    Test number
    709453839138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,533 miles (+2,646)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,533 miles
    Test number
    254143707063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  3. Pass179,887 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,887 miles
    Test number
    841083315740
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail179,887 miles (+1,115)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,887 miles
    Test number
    479419336312
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass178,772 miles (+1,831)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,772 miles
    Test number
    513588103413
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass176,941 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,941 miles
    Test number
    324431242865
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail176,941 miles (+3,614)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,941 miles
    Test number
    893167044710
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass173,327 miles (+5,438)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,327 miles
    Test number
    795056296281
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass167,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,889 miles
    Test number
    267835601828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail167,889 miles (+4,430)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,889 miles
    Test number
    977890296335
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass163,459 miles (+4,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,459 miles
    Test number
    679290849693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass158,592 miles (+3,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,592 miles
    Test number
    929614704619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass155,533 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,533 miles
    Test number
    297873319380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass153,096 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,096 miles
    Test number
    769461805156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail153,095 miles (+3,884)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,095 miles
    Test number
    135089495460
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail149,211 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,211 miles
    Test number
    208291304410
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass149,211 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,211 miles
    Test number
    505391204191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass144,740 miles (+18,535)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,740 miles
    Test number
    757139853000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on.

  19. Pass126,205 miles (+330)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,205 miles
    Test number
    249581962040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  20. Fail125,875 miles (+18,452)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,875 miles
    Test number
    385914352011
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  21. Pass107,423 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    216362061061
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn.

  22. Fail107,423 miles (+19,136)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    557502961064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn.

  23. Pass88,287 miles (+17,599)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    644585450034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,688 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    400902069026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass70,688 miles (+14,129)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    560702969062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,559 miles (+13,372)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    544659458024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    883603657028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,187 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    582063557009
    • FailureCentre Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V1 MLE

Does V1 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MLE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 MLE?
The MOT on V1 MLE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MLE done?
V1 MLE was recorded at 184,230 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,358 miles a year.
Has V1 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MLE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 MLE 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 V1 MLE find?
V1 MLE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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