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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L117 YJCMOT history

L117 YJC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 224,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L117 YJC red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
224,647 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L117 YJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L117 YJC was last recorded at 224,647 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,605 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,042 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,647 miles
  • 2025 – 222,605 miles
  • 2024 – 219,312 miles
  • 2022 – 218,395 miles
  • 2021 – 217,002 miles
  • 2020 – 215,815 miles
  • 2019 – 203,848 miles
  • 2018 – 203,118 miles
  • 2016 – 202,678 miles
  • 2015 – 200,800 miles
  • 2014 – 196,983 miles
  • 2013 – 193,778 miles
  • 2012 – 187,715 miles
  • 2011 – 181,359 miles
  • 2010 – 174,785 miles
  • 2009 – 169,600 miles
  • 2008 – 157,860 miles
  • 2007 – 147,393 miles
  • 2006 – 138,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,647 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Block of wood in undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front suspension set at different hights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,647 miles (+2,042)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    224,647 miles
    Test number
    277013900351
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass222,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    222,605 miles
    Test number
    399011278888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail222,605 miles (+3,293)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,605 miles
    Test number
    695177133853
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass219,312 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    219,312 miles
    Test number
    950073681472
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail219,312 miles (+917)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,312 miles
    Test number
    942618384058
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass218,395 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    218,395 miles
    Test number
    661707592160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass217,002 miles (+1,187)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    217,002 miles
    Test number
    659106668205
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass215,815 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    215,815 miles
    Test number
    226973733066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,848 miles (+730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    203,848 miles
    Test number
    934516431594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass203,118 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    203,118 miles
    Test number
    335817952432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass202,678 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    202,678 miles
    Test number
    802561883339
    • AdvisoryBlock of wood in undertray
    • AdvisoryFront suspension set at different hights
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside
  12. Fail202,636 miles (+1,836)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,636 miles
    Test number
    403056717005
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint is insecure Offside outer (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBlock of wood in undertray
    • AdvisoryFront suspension set at different hights
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside
  13. Pass200,800 miles (+3,817)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    200,800 miles
    Test number
    586510005257
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass196,983 miles (+3,205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    196,983 miles
    Test number
    235503904294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass193,778 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    193,778 miles
    Test number
    218324203281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass187,715 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    187,715 miles
    Test number
    957886902239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass181,359 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    181,359 miles
    Test number
    145447391194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass174,785 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    174,785 miles
    Test number
    950388990153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass169,600 miles (+11,740)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    169,600 miles
    Test number
    100099499175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,860 miles (+10,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    157,860 miles
    Test number
    810443508267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass147,393 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    147,393 miles
    Test number
    513668797183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass138,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    138,123 miles
    Test number
    860711806245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L117 YJC

Does L117 YJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L117 YJC is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L117 YJC?
The MOT on L117 YJC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L117 YJC done?
L117 YJC was recorded at 224,647 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has L117 YJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L117 YJC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L117 YJC 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 L117 YJC find?
L117 YJC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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