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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.

L5 ECW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass303,626 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass297,092 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    297,092 miles
    Test number
    362257012103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass259,969 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    259,969 miles
    Test number
    825540261014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. Pass223,591 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    223,591 miles
    Test number
    303626059695
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Pass119,098 miles (+28,052)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    119,098 miles
    Test number
    540915430063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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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