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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L26 JLKMOT history

L26 JLK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 171,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L26 JLK grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,496 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
17,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JLK was last recorded at 171,496 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 12,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,288 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,208 miles
Average per year
17,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,496 miles
  • 2024 – 159,288 miles
  • 2023 – 145,988 miles
  • 2022 – 134,228 miles
  • 2021 – 109,931 miles
  • 2020 – 81,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,496 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Oil leak, but not excessive Front engine oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,496 miles (+12,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,496 miles
    Test number
    440636231461
    • 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))
  2. Pass159,288 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,288 miles
    Test number
    819855926647
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front engine oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail159,288 miles (+13,300)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,288 miles
    Test number
    277726171349
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front engine oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass145,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,988 miles
    Test number
    448944075308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail145,987 miles (+11,759)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,987 miles
    Test number
    344589682683
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass134,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,228 miles
    Test number
    655734721240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail134,228 miles (+24,297)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,228 miles
    Test number
    290265080035
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass109,931 miles (+28,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    758502680164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    704150188066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L26 JLK

Does L26 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JLK is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 JLK?
The MOT on L26 JLK is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JLK done?
L26 JLK was recorded at 171,496 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 17,952 miles a year.
Has L26 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JLK has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 JLK 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 L26 JLK find?
L26 JLK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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