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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1990 · 1,588 cc

H98 CVLMOT history

H98 CVL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

H98 CVL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,526 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H98 CVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
7 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H98 CVL was last recorded at 166,526 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,522 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,526 miles
  • 2025 – 166,070 miles
  • 2024 – 163,767 miles
  • 2023 – 163,760 miles
  • 2021 – 162,763 miles
  • 2019 – 160,240 miles
  • 2018 – 157,952 miles
  • 2017 – 154,381 miles
  • 2016 – 152,798 miles
  • 2015 – 150,995 miles
  • 2014 – 148,970 miles
  • 2013 – 146,022 miles
  • 2012 – 142,232 miles
  • 2011 – 139,539 miles
  • 2010 – 135,592 miles
  • 2009 – 132,478 miles
  • 2007 – 127,705 miles
  • 2006 – 121,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front seatbelt covers missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,526 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,526 miles
    Test number
    908067084529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail166,522 miles (+452)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,522 miles
    Test number
    407281534857
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass166,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    561481064663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt covers missing

  4. Fail166,070 miles (+2,303)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    265833862649
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt covers missing

  5. Pass163,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,767 miles
    Test number
    111145871696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,767 miles (+7)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,767 miles
    Test number
    278656810481
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,760 miles
    Test number
    908067073965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,760 miles (+997)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,760 miles
    Test number
    572328721579
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass162,763 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,763 miles
    Test number
    374286218708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,240 miles (+2,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,240 miles
    Test number
    918734722599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass157,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,952 miles
    Test number
    138399420960
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail157,952 miles (+3,571)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,952 miles
    Test number
    228078238646
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps box in way of lights (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass154,381 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,381 miles
    Test number
    907356441382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass152,798 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,798 miles
    Test number
    661905086799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,995 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    637300965102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,991 miles (+2,021)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,991 miles
    Test number
    317947545128
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass148,970 miles (+518)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,970 miles
    Test number
    319635814196
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEmissions zero reading
    • NoteMax travel on handbrake

  18. Fail148,452 miles (+2,430)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,452 miles
    Test number
    317470104108
    • DangerousSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMax travel on handbrake

  19. Pass146,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,022 miles
    Test number
    239019813161
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Fail146,022 miles (+3,790)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,022 miles
    Test number
    718099013183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass142,232 miles (+2,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    142,232 miles
    Test number
    738195892068
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass139,539 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,539 miles
    Test number
    146597591476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass135,592 miles (+3,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    135,592 miles
    Test number
    483159880006
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass132,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    132,478 miles
    Test number
    852748869018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail132,478 miles (+4,773)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,478 miles
    Test number
    932888369084
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • NoteTin cover chafing rear driveshaft

  26. Pass127,705 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    127,705 miles
    Test number
    333677977211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass121,535 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    121,535 miles
    Test number
    713142476292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail121,531 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,531 miles
    Test number
    611175666241
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosian steps
    • NoteUnable to check engine bay due to vehical design

Questions about H98 CVL

Does H98 CVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H98 CVL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on H98 CVL?
The MOT on H98 CVL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H98 CVL done?
H98 CVL was recorded at 166,526 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has H98 CVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H98 CVL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on H98 CVL 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 H98 CVL find?
H98 CVL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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