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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

L70 BEMMOT history

L70 BEM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L70 BEM white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,833 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 BEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 BEM was last recorded at 123,833 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 11,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2022: 79,618 miles, lower than 79,871 miles on 18 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,189 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,644 miles
Average per year
9,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,833 miles
  • 2025 – 112,189 miles
  • 2024 – 100,765 miles
  • 2023 – 91,183 miles
  • 2022 – 79,618 miles
  • 2021 – 68,350 miles
  • 2020 – 56,931 miles
  • 2019 – 42,203 miles
  • 2018 – 36,423 miles
  • 2016 – 31,630 miles
  • 2015 – 25,606 miles
  • 2014 – 18,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,833 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just legal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/r tyrte worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,833 miles (+11,644)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,833 miles
    Test number
    849240844122
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  2. Pass112,189 miles (+11,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,189 miles
    Test number
    654810171728
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,765 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,765 miles
    Test number
    998226358031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,634 miles (+9,451)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    829492128883
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,183 miles (+11,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    633133193253
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryTow bar elec socket damaged

  6. Pass79,618 miles (-253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    888047933006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,871 miles (+11,521)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    850489894074
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  8. Pass68,350 miles (+11,419)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    693015232012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,931 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,931 miles
    Test number
    986124279367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail56,929 miles (+14,726)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    411298687626
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass42,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    430610872199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail42,203 miles (+5,780)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    439555542033
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass36,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    756151902808
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  14. Fail36,423 miles (+4,793)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    415379481570
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  15. Pass31,630 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,630 miles
    Test number
    703519536605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyrte worn on outer edge

  16. Fail31,604 miles (+5,998)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    979793148087
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyrte worn on outer edge

  17. Pass25,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    908995826260
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  18. Fail25,606 miles (+6,773)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    772201915497
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  19. Pass18,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,833 miles
    Test number
    569051824305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 BEM

Does L70 BEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 BEM is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 BEM?
The MOT on L70 BEM is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 BEM done?
L70 BEM was recorded at 123,833 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 9,402 miles a year.
Has L70 BEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 BEM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 BEM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 BEM find?
L70 BEM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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