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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 1,968 cc

L56 GNCMOT history

L56 GNC is a purple petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 224,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

L56 GNC purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
224,353 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 GNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 GNC was last recorded at 224,353 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2009: 181,065 miles, lower than 211,207 miles on 30 May 2008.
  • 1 Jul 2010: 162,250 miles, lower than 181,065 miles on 7 Jul 2009.

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
224,353 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,353 miles
  • 2024 – 224,353 miles
  • 2023 – 222,269 miles
  • 2021 – 220,657 miles
  • 2020 – 217,623 miles
  • 2019 – 210,804 miles
  • 2018 – 205,567 miles
  • 2017 – 200,894 miles
  • 2016 – 197,198 miles
  • 2015 – 191,293 miles
  • 2014 – 186,277 miles
  • 2013 – 178,879 miles
  • 2012 – 172,212 miles
  • 2011 – 167,548 miles
  • 2010 – 162,250 miles
  • 2009 – 181,065 miles
  • 2008 – 211,207 miles
  • 2007 – 201,527 miles
  • 2006 – 192,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,353 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,353 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    224,353 miles
    Test number
    846571333846
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,353 miles (+2,084)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,353 miles
    Test number
    228412329331
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass222,269 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    222,269 miles
    Test number
    336999711798
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail222,263 miles (+1,606)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,263 miles
    Test number
    826853411561
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension component has an unsafe modification Incorrectly adjusted so hits bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass220,657 miles (+3,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    220,657 miles
    Test number
    177181914098
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass217,623 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    217,623 miles
    Test number
    599054458539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill holed (non prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty and weak in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose

  7. Fail217,617 miles (+6,813)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,617 miles
    Test number
    843390351000
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill holed (non prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty and weak in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose

  8. Pass210,804 miles (+93)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    210,804 miles
    Test number
    529163328418
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo dash warning lights working
    • AdvisorySpring assistors fitted to rear

  9. Fail210,711 miles (+5,144)1 dangerous3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,711 miles
    Test number
    734440375993
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo dash warning lights working
    • AdvisorySpring assistors fitted to rear

  10. Pass205,567 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    205,567 miles
    Test number
    278204043806
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper is missing

  11. Fail205,567 miles (+4,673)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,567 miles
    Test number
    649881902168
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper is missing

  12. Pass200,894 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    200,894 miles
    Test number
    865790250723
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass197,198 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    197,198 miles
    Test number
    686623290778
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail197,191 miles (+5,898)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,191 miles
    Test number
    934370472508
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass191,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    191,293 miles
    Test number
    459436965111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail191,293 miles (+5,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,293 miles
    Test number
    486076565171
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass186,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    186,277 miles
    Test number
    566095284184
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail186,277 miles (+7,398)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,277 miles
    Test number
    849513484114
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass178,879 miles (+6,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    178,879 miles
    Test number
    148828373154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass172,212 miles (+4,664)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    172,212 miles
    Test number
    358382072185
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s outter sill corroided outside prescribed aera

  21. Pass167,548 miles (+5,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    167,548 miles
    Test number
    905374971119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail162,250 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,250 miles
    Test number
    353772380116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass162,250 miles (-18,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    162,250 miles
    Test number
    783362280131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass181,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    181,065 miles
    Test number
    564968289126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail181,065 miles (-30,142)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,065 miles
    Test number
    104807089191
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass211,207 miles (+9,680)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    211,207 miles
    Test number
    581851658162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion starting near nearside lower seatbelt mounting prescribed area

  27. Pass201,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    201,527 miles
    Test number
    183665417159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail201,527 miles (+9,281)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,527 miles
    Test number
    403356807161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOff side outer sill has heavy corotion but not holed

  29. Pass192,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    192,246 miles
    Test number
    570955766057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about L56 GNC

Does L56 GNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 GNC expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 GNC?
The MOT on L56 GNC expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 GNC done?
L56 GNC was recorded at 224,353 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 1,697 miles a year.
Has L56 GNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 GNC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L56 GNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L56 GNC find?
L56 GNC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg; oil leak, but not excessive.

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