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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

L5 EHYMOT history

L5 EHY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L5 EHY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,967 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EHY was last recorded at 141,967 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 11,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,815 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,152 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,967 miles
  • 2025 – 130,815 miles
  • 2024 – 120,113 miles
  • 2023 – 110,061 miles
  • 2022 – 99,700 miles
  • 2021 – 89,085 miles
  • 2020 – 86,033 miles
  • 2019 – 76,258 miles
  • 2018 – 63,815 miles
  • 2017 – 51,768 miles
  • 2016 – 42,217 miles
  • 2015 – 35,444 miles
  • 2014 – 32,881 miles
  • 2013 – 29,517 miles
  • 2012 – 28,466 miles
  • 2011 – 22,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,967 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,967 miles (+11,152)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,967 miles
    Test number
    760728072489
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass130,815 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,815 miles
    Test number
    981398094575
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,814 miles (+10,701)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,814 miles
    Test number
    695450682708
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass120,113 miles (+10,052)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,113 miles
    Test number
    982065499851
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,061 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    855835825285
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail110,061 miles (+10,361)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    394505582890
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,700 miles (+10,615)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,700 miles
    Test number
    409938388813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,085 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    563063540121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,033 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    500214098364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    349896156074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,258 miles (+12,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    277357389838
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,815 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    576760408669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail63,748 miles (+11,980)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,748 miles
    Test number
    874081781240
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,768 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    712494097661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,767 miles (+9,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    352519257063
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass42,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,217 miles
    Test number
    145646148432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,208 miles (+6,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,208 miles
    Test number
    403394928732
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

  18. Fail35,444 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    168235065059
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass35,444 miles (+2,563)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    796015165071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass32,881 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    155993014036
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail32,881 miles (+3,364)3 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    835910014045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass29,517 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,517 miles
    Test number
    738415613000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,466 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,466 miles
    Test number
    667559572062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,523 miles (+934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    777634081010
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  25. Pass21,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    377726261032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 EHY

Does L5 EHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EHY is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EHY?
The MOT on L5 EHY is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EHY done?
L5 EHY was recorded at 141,967 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has L5 EHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EHY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 EHY 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 EHY find?
L5 EHY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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