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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L56 JDCMOT history

L56 JDC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

L56 JDC white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2025
Mileage
51,035 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 JDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L56 JDC was last recorded at 51,035 miles on 14 May 2025, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,110 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,035 miles
  • 2024 – 50,110 miles
  • 2023 – 49,999 miles
  • 2013 – 49,992 miles
  • 2010 – 49,560 miles
  • 2009 – 47,468 miles
  • 2008 – 45,948 miles
  • 2007 – 44,323 miles
  • 2006 – 41,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail51,035 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe & box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail51,035 miles (+925)13 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    423724912707
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe & box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass50,110 miles (+111)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    171296831349
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  3. Pass49,999 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    583211735832
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arches corroded / heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded/heavily undersealed inner and outer
    • AdvisorySills heavily undersealed inner and outer
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded and undersealed

  4. Pass49,992 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,992 miles
    Test number
    957993863131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,560 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    572922690273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,559 miles (+2,091)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    233692170225
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass47,468 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    503386669215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass45,948 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,948 miles
    Test number
    851689168288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    320099867460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,323 miles (+2,324)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    490369367232
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass41,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    854795376253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,999 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    540700976255
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L56 JDC

Does L56 JDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 JDC expired on 14 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 JDC?
The MOT on L56 JDC expired on 14 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 JDC done?
L56 JDC was recorded at 51,035 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 485 miles a year.
Has L56 JDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 JDC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L56 JDC 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 L56 JDC find?
L56 JDC failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, and 16 more.

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