
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc
L104 PHJMOT history
L104 PHJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 187,576 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L104 PHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 28 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L104 PHJ was last recorded at 187,576 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,534 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 6,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 187,576 miles
- 2023 – 186,751 miles
- 2022 – 182,320 miles
- 2021 – 182,215 miles
- 2020 – 176,047 miles
- 2019 – 172,857 miles
- 2018 – 163,695 miles
- 2017 – 151,862 miles
- 2016 – 136,820 miles
- 2015 – 133,242 miles
- 2014 – 121,882 miles
- 2013 – 112,675 miles
- 2012 – 106,959 miles
- 2011 – 95,619 miles
- 2010 – 88,920 miles
- 2009 – 84,321 miles
- 2008 – 77,301 miles
- 2007 – 70,803 miles
- 2006 – 67,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn on edges & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion underside of vehicle
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,576 miles (+42)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 187,576 miles
- Test number
- 639256220685
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn on edges & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Fail187,534 miles (+783)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,534 miles
- Test number
- 237388779983
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
Pass186,751 miles (+4,431)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 186,751 miles
- Test number
- 879509688804
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,320 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 182,320 miles
- Test number
- 876447303574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,215 miles (+6,168)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,215 miles
- Test number
- 862130595595
- MajorFront Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass176,047 miles (+3,190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 176,047 miles
- Test number
- 940192960394
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass172,857 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 172,857 miles
- Test number
- 887845387514
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail172,857 miles (+9,162)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,857 miles
- Test number
- 515274327631
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,695 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 163,695 miles
- Test number
- 870188818531
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,695 miles (+11,833)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,695 miles
- Test number
- 874371320047
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,862 miles (+209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 151,862 miles
- Test number
- 529258799145
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted on front and rear axles
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front chassi outriggers corroded but do not effect braking or steering components
Fail151,653 miles (+14,833)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,653 miles
- Test number
- 503512349732
- DangerousNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber mount insecure and perished (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wheel arch area corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation side or position lamps do not come on with the first position on switch (1.1.A.2)
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted on front and rear axles
- AdvisoryFront passenger door inner handle missing , but can still be opened from inside the vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front chassi outriggers corroded but do not effect braking or steering components
Pass136,820 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 136,820 miles
- Test number
- 144780110466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Fail136,820 miles (+3,578)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,820 miles
- Test number
- 313671263851
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Pass133,242 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 133,242 miles
- Test number
- 832693193440
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail133,242 miles (+11,360)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,242 miles
- Test number
- 393699102646
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass121,882 miles (+81)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 121,882 miles
- Test number
- 439869104482
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fail121,801 miles (+9,126)5 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,801 miles
- Test number
- 195390104367
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass112,675 miles (+5,716)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 112,675 miles
- Test number
- 878067993281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,959 miles (+11,340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 106,959 miles
- Test number
- 937828662289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass95,619 miles (+187)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 95,619 miles
- Test number
- 587896431168
- NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
- NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded
Fail95,432 miles (+6,512)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,432 miles
- Test number
- 956070831137
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
- NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded
Pass88,920 miles (+4,599)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 88,920 miles
- Test number
- 842977920165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,321 miles (+7,020)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 84,321 miles
- Test number
- 481019629170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,301 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 77,301 miles
- Test number
- 451243118179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,803 miles (+3,668)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 70,803 miles
- Test number
- 722942827113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 67,135 miles
- Test number
- 880224426198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L104 PHJ
- Does L104 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L104 PHJ expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L104 PHJ?
- The MOT on L104 PHJ expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L104 PHJ done?
- L104 PHJ was recorded at 187,576 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 6,267 miles a year.
- Has L104 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L104 PHJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L104 PHJ 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 L104 PHJ find?
- L104 PHJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edges & perished; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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