
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L59 LDPMOT history
L59 LDP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 214,687 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2025
- Mileage
- 214,687 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L59 LDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 24 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L59 LDP was last recorded at 214,687 miles on 23 May 2024, 2,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 212,464 miles · 25 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,223 miles
- Average per year
- 2,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 214,687 miles
- 2022 – 212,464 miles
- 2021 – 195,436 miles
- 2019 – 195,023 miles
- 2018 – 193,832 miles
- 2017 – 190,539 miles
- 2016 – 188,975 miles
- 2015 – 187,691 miles
- 2014 – 181,075 miles
- 2012 – 178,828 miles
- 2011 – 177,114 miles
- 2010 – 174,369 miles
- 2006 – 173,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body under sealed
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (nsf area) (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,687 miles (+2,223)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 214,687 miles
- Test number
- 575273192148
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body under sealed
Pass212,464 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 212,464 miles
- Test number
- 746412008662
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail212,464 miles (+17,028)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,464 miles
- Test number
- 621177367965
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass195,436 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 195,436 miles
- Test number
- 892777750880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,321 miles (+298)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,321 miles
- Test number
- 900186213020
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Pipe to steering rack excessively corroded and split. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering wheel trim is loose, spins on rim.
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded/covered in under-seal. Unable to fully inspect condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass195,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 195,023 miles
- Test number
- 622175019821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,023 miles (+1,191)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,023 miles
- Test number
- 654355863919
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Pass193,832 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 193,832 miles
- Test number
- 765685599914
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail193,825 miles (+3,286)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,825 miles
- Test number
- 507917754845
- DangerousBraking system leaking front to rear brake pipe( by the fuel tank) (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake hose kinked rubber vacuum hose (3.6.B.4b)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system badly corroded (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre on lock (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember support behind the spring (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel inner arch corroded and holed
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
Pass190,539 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 190,539 miles
- Test number
- 540229861681
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (nsf area) (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail190,539 miles (+1,564)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,539 miles
- Test number
- 837847729759
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed/corrosion (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (nsf area) (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass188,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 188,975 miles
- Test number
- 654095712946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,975 miles (+1,284)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,975 miles
- Test number
- 345494366938
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass187,691 miles (+6,616)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 187,691 miles
- Test number
- 927851135151
- NoteAll underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal
Pass181,075 miles (+2,247)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 181,075 miles
- Test number
- 495396434186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,828 miles10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 178,828 miles
- Test number
- 555020052134
- NoteArea at rear tow bar in poor condition
- NoteBoth rear most handbrake cables split and in poor condition
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe front section thick covering of grease making full inspection difficult
- NoteNearside front bumper insecure
- NoteNearside front bumper mount holed and in very poor condition
- NoteNearside front inner sil holed outwith prescribed area
- NoteNearside front track rod end very close to excess play
- NoteNearside rear foot brake reading very low
- NoteOffside front inner sil holed outwith prescribed area
- NoteOffside front tyre side wall damage
Fail178,828 miles (+1,714)1 failure1 advisory10 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,828 miles
- Test number
- 426319742161
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteArea at rear tow bar in poor condition
- NoteBoth rear most handbrake cables split and in poor condition
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe front section thick covering of grease making full inspection difficult
- NoteNearside front bumper insecure
- NoteNearside front bumper mount holed and in very poor condition
- NoteNearside front inner sil holed outwith prescribed area
- NoteNearside front track rod end very close to excess play
- NoteNearside rear foot brake reading very low
- NoteOffside front inner sil holed outwith prescribed area
- NoteOffside front tyre side wall damage
Pass177,114 miles (+9)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 177,114 miles
- Test number
- 677801471146
- NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
- NoteRear nearside service brake effort low
Fail177,105 miles (+2,736)11 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,105 miles
- Test number
- 899544241136
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
- NoteNearside front step sill holed by corrosion
- NoteRear nearside service brake effort low
Pass174,369 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 174,369 miles
- Test number
- 603198330146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,334 miles (+706)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,334 miles
- Test number
- 113363630132
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass173,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 173,628 miles
- Test number
- 184449366054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L59 LDP
- Does L59 LDP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L59 LDP expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L59 LDP?
- The MOT on L59 LDP expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L59 LDP done?
- L59 LDP was recorded at 214,687 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
- Has L59 LDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L59 LDP has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L59 LDP 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 LDP find?
- L59 LDP passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.
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