VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER L3APE has 24 MOTs

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This 1997 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 150,957 miles 6 months ago on Friday 21st November 2025 at 14:55.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 6th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

L3APE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 2026150,957 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20246TH DECEMBER 2025149,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20236TH DECEMBER 2024148,130 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2023148,129 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2023148,125 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Water Tank Straps Corroded.
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Large Holes In Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Large Holes In Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Bumper Support Chassis Rotted Away (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  17. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Bumper Support Chassis Rotted Away (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  18. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202217TH OCTOBER 2023147,009 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202115TH OCTOBER 2022145,786 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202015TH OCTOBER 2021144,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201915TH OCTOBER 2020142,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201810TH OCTOBER 2019141,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20176TH OCTOBER 2018139,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front O/s/f Tyre Perishing
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front N/s/f Tyre Perishing
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear O/s/r Tyre Very Close To Legal Limit ( 1.9mm )
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 20166TH OCTOBER 2017136,543 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20156TH OCTOBER 2016132,405 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20144TH OCTOBER 2015127,083 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 20134TH OCTOBER 2014124,112 MI
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 2013124,112 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20124TH OCTOBER 2013123,067 MI
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2012123,067 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201128TH SEPTEMBER 2012114,804 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201027TH SEPTEMBER 2011100,488 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 200927TH SEPTEMBER 201090,105 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 200827TH AUGUST 200978,175 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Boot Due To Built In Unit
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Exhaust Mount Missing But Still Supported Buy Other Mounts
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 200713TH DECEMBER 200871,257 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20064TH OCTOBER 200758,199 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L3APE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

L3APE MOT Comments

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L3APE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 150,957 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,391 miles

L3APE FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration L3APE was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 150,957 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,391 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L3APE has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 42 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 14 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does L3APE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 L3APE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L3APE Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 L3APE does have Tax. Read more

When does L3APE Tax expire?

The current Tax for L3APE will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L3APE MOT expire?

The current MOT for L3APE will expire in 7 months on Sunday 6th December 2026. Read more

When did L3APE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L3APE was on Friday 21st November 2025 at 14:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L3APE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for L3APE we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L3APE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for L3APE we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L3APE?

L3APE is registered as a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has L3APE done?

The odometer reading for L3APE at the last MOT in November 2025 was 150,957 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,391 miles per year. Read more

How old is L3APE?

The vehicle L3APE was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 23rd October 1997. Read more

What colour is L3APE?

The official colour of L3APE is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does L3APE have?

L3APE has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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