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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L42 EKMMOT history

L42 EKM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 249,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

L42 EKM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
249,594 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 EKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 EKM was last recorded at 249,594 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 6,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,901 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,693 miles
Average per year
5,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 249,594 miles
  • 2022 – 242,901 miles
  • 2021 – 242,068 miles
  • 2020 – 239,140 miles
  • 2019 – 236,020 miles
  • 2018 – 232,211 miles
  • 2017 – 225,829 miles
  • 2015 – 218,445 miles
  • 2014 – 211,043 miles
  • 2013 – 201,381 miles
  • 2012 – 197,702 miles
  • 2011 – 194,667 miles
  • 2010 – 192,675 miles
  • 2009 – 185,577 miles
  • 2008 – 176,294 miles
  • 2006 – 162,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,594 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,594 miles (+6,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    249,594 miles
    Test number
    636185220557
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass242,901 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    242,901 miles
    Test number
    947249996366
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension arms and springs

  3. Fail242,897 miles (+829)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,897 miles
    Test number
    775135047423
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension arms and springs

  4. Pass242,068 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    242,068 miles
    Test number
    961688042075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass239,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    239,140 miles
    Test number
    160438941709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail239,141 miles (+3,121)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,141 miles
    Test number
    880687034615
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass236,020 miles (+3,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    236,020 miles
    Test number
    138491862848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass232,211 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    232,211 miles
    Test number
    583055126021
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  9. Fail232,209 miles (+6,380)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,209 miles
    Test number
    719594487466
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven near side low (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  10. Pass225,829 miles (+7,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    225,829 miles
    Test number
    980831433492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front inner wheel arches are corroded but not within a prescribed area

  11. Pass218,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    218,445 miles
    Test number
    961494347623
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCorrotion under vehicle

  12. Fail218,445 miles (+7,402)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,445 miles
    Test number
    932512721761
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x3 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCorrotion under vehicle

  13. Pass211,043 miles (+9,662)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    211,043 miles
    Test number
    379948894292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass201,381 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    201,381 miles
    Test number
    419161893235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail201,381 miles (+3,679)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,381 miles
    Test number
    345911993228
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass197,702 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    197,702 miles
    Test number
    248216892280
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriated
    • NoteSlight blow front exhaust

  17. Fail197,702 miles (+3,035)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,702 miles
    Test number
    399426792270
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriated
    • NoteSlight blow front exhaust

  18. Pass194,667 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    194,667 miles
    Test number
    119333341297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass192,675 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    192,675 miles
    Test number
    322594200122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  20. Fail192,675 miles (+7,098)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,675 miles
    Test number
    580982200109
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  21. Pass185,577 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    185,577 miles
    Test number
    300172799006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor condition
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

  22. Fail185,577 miles (+9,283)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,577 miles
    Test number
    962461199032
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor condition
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

  23. Pass176,294 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    176,294 miles
    Test number
    292125808487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCooling fan noisey

  24. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    433501807135
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    654631407121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass162,928 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    162,928 miles
    Test number
    970996396075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about L42 EKM

Does L42 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 EKM expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 EKM?
The MOT on L42 EKM expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 EKM done?
L42 EKM was recorded at 249,594 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 5,021 miles a year.
Has L42 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 EKM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L42 EKM 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 L42 EKM find?
L42 EKM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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