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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,459 cc

L30 EVLMOT history

L30 EVL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L30 EVL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,103 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 EVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 EVL was last recorded at 146,103 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,914 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,189 miles
Average per year
3,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,103 miles
  • 2025 – 143,914 miles
  • 2024 – 133,890 miles
  • 2023 – 125,282 miles
  • 2022 – 119,720 miles
  • 2021 – 119,709 miles
  • 2020 – 113,403 miles
  • 2019 – 107,422 miles
  • 2018 – 105,103 miles
  • 2014 – 105,101 miles
  • 2010 – 102,813 miles
  • 2008 – 99,023 miles
  • 2006 – 91,173 miles
  • 2005 – 83,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,103 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle is undersealed front to back

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,103 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,103 miles
    Test number
    203781204304
    • AdvisoryVehicle is undersealed front to back

  2. Pass143,914 miles (+61)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,914 miles
    Test number
    609802648186
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail143,853 miles (+9,963)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,853 miles
    Test number
    341410983834
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass133,890 miles (+8,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,890 miles
    Test number
    895038704329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass125,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    901454654116
    • AdvisoryAll rear seatbelts slow to rewind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,282 miles (+5,562)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    143201059021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seatbelts slow to rewind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,720 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,720 miles
    Test number
    231300448612
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,709 miles (+6,306)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,709 miles
    Test number
    782550617276
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass113,403 miles (+5,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,403 miles
    Test number
    480480926032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass107,422 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,422 miles
    Test number
    231953397075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,103 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,103 miles
    Test number
    351029591517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,101 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    758365514396
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Fail105,101 miles (+2,288)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    765302304356
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  14. Pass102,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    613026110042
    • NoteUpper Steering Column has slight play

  15. Fail102,813 miles (+3,790)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    353434610021
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUpper Steering Column has slight play

  16. Pass99,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    471965248495
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail99,023 miles (+2,479)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    943610648348
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass96,544 miles (+5,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    120592608405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,173 miles (+7,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    343503156332
    • 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)

  20. Pass83,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    631115155389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 EVL

Does L30 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 EVL is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 EVL?
The MOT on L30 EVL is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 EVL done?
L30 EVL was recorded at 146,103 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
Has L30 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 EVL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 EVL 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 L30 EVL find?
L30 EVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle is undersealed front to back.

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