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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L59 LCWMOT history

L59 LCW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L59 LCW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,975 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 LCW
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
11 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 LCW was last recorded at 136,975 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,097 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,878 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,975 miles
  • 2025 – 135,097 miles
  • 2024 – 130,389 miles
  • 2023 – 123,320 miles
  • 2022 – 117,381 miles
  • 2021 – 115,015 miles
  • 2019 – 113,897 miles
  • 2017 – 112,605 miles
  • 2016 – 108,949 miles
  • 2015 – 98,406 miles
  • 2014 – 97,839 miles
  • 2013 – 95,182 miles
  • 2012 – 93,823 miles
  • 2011 – 92,486 miles
  • 2010 – 89,757 miles
  • 2009 – 82,187 miles
  • 2008 – 78,556 miles
  • 2007 – 78,280 miles
  • 2006 – 77,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,975 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/inner sills/rear upper shocker mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,975 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,975 miles
    Test number
    866001055607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,097 miles (+4,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,097 miles
    Test number
    125262941905
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass130,389 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,389 miles
    Test number
    239740357903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,320 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,320 miles
    Test number
    931815594667
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/inner sills/rear upper shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,315 miles (+5,934)7 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    151440973965
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/inner sills/rear upper shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,381 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,381 miles
    Test number
    559744416500
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH lights just in pattern

  7. Fail117,377 miles (+2,362)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,377 miles
    Test number
    479119003651
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH lights just in pattern

  8. Pass115,015 miles (+1,118)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,015 miles
    Test number
    422350791896
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f , and all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded

  9. Pass113,897 miles (+1,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    345176290719
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShockabsorber casings rusty
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s/f brake

  10. Pass112,605 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,605 miles
    Test number
    157661365079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail112,605 miles (+3,656)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,605 miles
    Test number
    752633429890
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass108,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,949 miles
    Test number
    914603178474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail108,949 miles (+10,543)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,949 miles
    Test number
    184325247855
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass98,406 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,406 miles
    Test number
    149197145443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,839 miles (+2,657)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,839 miles
    Test number
    475017164168
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass95,182 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    409585183186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail95,179 miles (+1,356)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,179 miles
    Test number
    405073883149
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass93,823 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    817305372284
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak around engine

  19. Fail93,800 miles (+1,314)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    728480572207
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak around engine

  20. Pass92,486 miles (+2,729)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    389970471451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine rattling (requires attention soon)

  21. Pass89,757 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,757 miles
    Test number
    331264770447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,749 miles (+7,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    413331570292
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass82,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,187 miles
    Test number
    883272859288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,187 miles (+3,631)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,187 miles
    Test number
    340872859293
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass78,556 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    524429268260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,280 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    492441367282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,269 miles (+279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    522434557289
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass77,990 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    303860936491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail77,986 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    361033526261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L59 LCW

Does L59 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 LCW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 LCW?
The MOT on L59 LCW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 LCW done?
L59 LCW was recorded at 136,975 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has L59 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 LCW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L59 LCW 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 L59 LCW find?
L59 LCW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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