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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L29 LBEMOT history

L29 LBE is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 90,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L29 LBE purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,338 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 LBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 LBE was last recorded at 90,338 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,333 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,338 miles
  • 2025 – 83,920 miles
  • 2024 – 76,642 miles
  • 2023 – 68,936 miles
  • 2022 – 62,299 miles
  • 2021 – 55,228 miles
  • 2020 – 49,503 miles
  • 2019 – 38,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,338 miles

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 Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,338 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    516495540173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,333 miles (+6,413)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,333 miles
    Test number
    272575297822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass83,920 miles (+7,278)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,920 miles
    Test number
    288286216722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing secondary tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing secondary tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened egde (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass76,642 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    845552234734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail76,641 miles (+7,705)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,641 miles
    Test number
    407219090510
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass68,936 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    960300210184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,299 miles (+7,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    975593063643
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
  8. Pass55,228 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,228 miles
    Test number
    958240166036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,503 miles (+10,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    559889454614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,713 miles
    Test number
    977384356666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 LBE

Does L29 LBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LBE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 LBE?
The MOT on L29 LBE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 LBE done?
L29 LBE was recorded at 90,338 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has L29 LBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 LBE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 LBE 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 L29 LBE find?
L29 LBE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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