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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L56 EKMMOT history

L56 EKM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 256,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

L56 EKM blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
256,692 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 EKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 EKM was last recorded at 256,692 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2015: 231,453 miles, lower than 723,092 miles on 29 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
256,041 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
4,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 256,692 miles
  • 2025 – 256,041 miles
  • 2024 – 255,594 miles
  • 2023 – 255,287 miles
  • 2022 – 255,000 miles
  • 2021 – 252,802 miles
  • 2020 – 249,284 miles
  • 2019 – 247,824 miles
  • 2018 – 243,368 miles
  • 2017 – 239,057 miles
  • 2016 – 236,907 miles
  • 2015 – 231,477 miles
  • 2014 – 723,092 miles
  • 2013 – 216,314 miles
  • 2012 – 207,735 miles
  • 2011 – 199,217 miles
  • 2010 – 190,613 miles
  • 2009 – 182,997 miles
  • 2008 – 174,498 miles
  • 2007 – 173,143 miles
  • 2006 – 172,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Corrosion to outer sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,692 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    256,692 miles
    Test number
    568306672256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass256,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    256,041 miles
    Test number
    780971484493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail256,041 miles (+447)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,041 miles
    Test number
    710174107086
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no stop lamps when position lamps on (4.3.3 (b))

  4. Pass255,594 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    255,594 miles
    Test number
    306483190628
    • AdvisoryCorrrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

  5. Pass255,287 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    255,287 miles
    Test number
    481684018626
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail255,284 miles (+284)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,284 miles
    Test number
    144617708514
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass255,000 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    255,000 miles
    Test number
    198127450436
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail254,998 miles (+2,196)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,998 miles
    Test number
    131015971499
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass252,802 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    252,802 miles
    Test number
    399769924437
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail252,799 miles (+3,515)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,799 miles
    Test number
    675452191468
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass249,284 miles (+1,460)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    249,284 miles
    Test number
    470609711146
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  12. Pass247,824 miles (+4,456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    247,824 miles
    Test number
    722192066823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to inner sills outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to outer sills outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear inner and outer wheel arches

  13. Pass243,368 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    243,368 miles
    Test number
    646188117628
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear foor
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to inner sills

  14. Fail243,367 miles (+4,310)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,367 miles
    Test number
    332285477869
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear foor
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to inner sills

  15. Pass239,057 miles (+64)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    239,057 miles
    Test number
    270422667688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to nearside front inner sill
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

  16. Fail238,993 miles (+2,086)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,993 miles
    Test number
    780019525694
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to nearside front inner sill
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

  17. Pass236,907 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    236,907 miles
    Test number
    951664587252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail236,884 miles (+5,407)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,884 miles
    Test number
    623353298032
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass231,477 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    231,477 miles
    Test number
    907812455177
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Fail231,453 miles (-491,639)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,453 miles
    Test number
    997020855148
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  21. Pass723,092 miles (+506,778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    723,092 miles
    Test number
    697599744170
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

  22. Pass216,314 miles (+8,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    216,314 miles
    Test number
    778269143137
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass207,735 miles (+8,518)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    207,735 miles
    Test number
    788990832163
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass199,217 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    199,217 miles
    Test number
    146606921171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Fail199,197 miles (+8,584)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,197 miles
    Test number
    367614021154
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass190,613 miles (+7,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    190,613 miles
    Test number
    460255520137
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s & n/s sills. Not within a prescribed area

  27. Pass182,997 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    182,997 miles
    Test number
    152875729152
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside lower sill panel.Not within a prescribed area
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  28. Fail182,997 miles (+8,499)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,997 miles
    Test number
    961175829161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside lower sill panel.Not within a prescribed area
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  29. Pass174,498 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    174,498 miles
    Test number
    484047828157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass173,143 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    173,143 miles
    Test number
    872208127124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass172,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    172,819 miles
    Test number
    724773226105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L56 EKM

Does L56 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 EKM is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L56 EKM?
The MOT on L56 EKM is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L56 EKM done?
L56 EKM was recorded at 256,692 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
Has L56 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 EKM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L56 EKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L56 EKM find?
L56 EKM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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