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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.

L104 PHJ green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass187,576 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. Pass182,320 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    182,320 miles
    Test number
    876447303574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass88,920 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    842977920165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,321 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    481019629170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,301 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    451243118179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,803 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    722942827113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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