
Volkswagen Transporter
White and Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
L5 ECWMOT history
L5 ECW is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 303,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 303,626 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 12,734 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 ECW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 ECW was last recorded at 303,626 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 297,092 miles · 13 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,534 miles
- Average per year
- 12,734 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 303,626 miles
- 2025 – 297,092 miles
- 2024 – 287,458 miles
- 2023 – 275,207 miles
- 2022 – 259,969 miles
- 2021 – 258,635 miles
- 2019 – 236,620 miles
- 2018 – 223,591 miles
- 2016 – 215,319 miles
- 2015 – 207,179 miles
- 2014 – 192,044 miles
- 2013 – 180,939 miles
- 2012 – 159,801 miles
- 2011 – 141,265 miles
- 2010 – 119,098 miles
- 2008 – 91,046 miles
- 2007 – 65,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Sides with Ingress of Moisture (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe Chafing on Anti Roll Bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front and Offside Rear Brake Pad Wires Not Connected
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Underside of Vehicle has General Corrosion
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Uppers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Exhaust system corroding
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass303,626 miles (+6,534)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 303,626 miles
- Test number
- 268807074390
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Sides with Ingress of Moisture (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe Chafing on Anti Roll Bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front and Offside Rear Brake Pad Wires Not Connected
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Underside of Vehicle has General Corrosion
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Uppers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass297,092 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 297,092 miles
- Test number
- 362257012103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail296,760 miles (+9,302)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,760 miles
- Test number
- 832055985919
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass287,458 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 287,458 miles
- Test number
- 667500814672
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail287,458 miles (+12,251)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,458 miles
- Test number
- 771096036139
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass275,207 miles (+15,238)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 275,207 miles
- Test number
- 559821336620
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass259,969 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 259,969 miles
- Test number
- 825540261014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail259,892 miles (+1,257)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,892 miles
- Test number
- 197818827988
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass258,635 miles (+22,015)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 258,635 miles
- Test number
- 456232754433
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass236,620 miles (+13,029)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 236,620 miles
- Test number
- 314693270892
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Pass223,591 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 223,591 miles
- Test number
- 303626059695
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Fail223,577 miles (+8,258)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,577 miles
- Test number
- 188676502339
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Pass215,319 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 215,319 miles
- Test number
- 277266072492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail215,319 miles (+8,140)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,319 miles
- Test number
- 572870236354
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint loose (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass207,179 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 207,179 miles
- Test number
- 911053408306
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Fail207,178 miles (+15,134)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,178 miles
- Test number
- 843139011871
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Sized (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Pass192,044 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 192,044 miles
- Test number
- 675622024118
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail192,043 miles (+11,104)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,043 miles
- Test number
- 929790824165
- FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass180,939 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 180,939 miles
- Test number
- 495919893072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteExhaust rusty
Fail180,938 miles (+21,137)13 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,938 miles
- Test number
- 958464493020
- FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteExhaust rusty
Pass159,801 miles (+18,536)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 159,801 miles
- Test number
- 637072702125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear seat belts not tested seats fitted
Pass141,265 miles (+3)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 141,265 miles
- Test number
- 599696971030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteWindsrceen has crack along lower edge not in drivers view
Fail141,262 miles (+22,164)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,262 miles
- Test number
- 936115871027
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOffside rear brake disc u/s
- NoteWindsrceen has crack along lower edge not in drivers view
Pass119,098 miles (+28,052)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 119,098 miles
- Test number
- 540915430063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,046 miles (+25,745)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 91,046 miles
- Test number
- 192279388278
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail65,301 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,301 miles
- Test number
- 420257457204
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,301 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 65,301 miles
- Test number
- 673877157274
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L5 ECW
- Does L5 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ECW is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 ECW?
- The MOT on L5 ECW is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 ECW done?
- L5 ECW was recorded at 303,626 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 12,734 miles a year.
- Has L5 ECW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 ECW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 ECW 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 L5 ECW find?
- L5 ECW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside rear outer brake hose slightly twisted; side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides with ingress of moisture; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses, and 10 more.
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