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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L117 PALMOT history

L117 PAL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 274,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

L117 PAL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
274,797 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L117 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L117 PAL was last recorded at 274,797 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 13,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2008: 119,742 miles, lower than 193,527 miles on 21 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
261,482 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
13,315 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 274,797 miles
  • 2023 – 261,482 miles
  • 2022 – 248,582 miles
  • 2021 – 238,077 miles
  • 2020 – 235,220 miles
  • 2016 – 235,141 miles
  • 2015 – 233,192 miles
  • 2014 – 230,743 miles
  • 2013 – 229,519 miles
  • 2009 – 215,433 miles
  • 2008 – 119,745 miles
  • 2007 – 193,527 miles
  • 2006 – 186,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,797 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    274,797 miles
    Test number
    975540732000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail274,795 miles (+13,313)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,795 miles
    Test number
    926707960491
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass261,482 miles (+12,900)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    261,482 miles
    Test number
    423332717044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass248,582 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    248,582 miles
    Test number
    509872155305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass238,077 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    238,077 miles
    Test number
    590959894343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass235,220 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    235,220 miles
    Test number
    184383861853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass235,141 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    235,141 miles
    Test number
    937701855559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass233,192 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    233,192 miles
    Test number
    395623465018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass230,743 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    230,743 miles
    Test number
    299079914424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass229,519 miles (+14,086)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    229,519 miles
    Test number
    146733593409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass215,433 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    215,433 miles
    Test number
    850059899256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail215,430 miles (+95,685)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,430 miles
    Test number
    503545099239
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass119,745 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    119,745 miles
    Test number
    574866468240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail119,742 miles (-73,785)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,742 miles
    Test number
    163790568209
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass193,527 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    193,527 miles
    Test number
    702703637276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail193,441 miles (+6,510)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,441 miles
    Test number
    954996027218
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass186,931 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    186,931 miles
    Test number
    713719116293
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail186,720 miles9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,720 miles
    Test number
    643217806294
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L117 PAL

Does L117 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L117 PAL expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L117 PAL?
The MOT on L117 PAL expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L117 PAL done?
L117 PAL was recorded at 274,797 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has L117 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L117 PAL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L117 PAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L117 PAL find?
L117 PAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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