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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L70 UYEMOT history

L70 UYE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L70 UYE red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
180,075 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 UYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 UYE was last recorded at 180,075 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2021: 154,156 miles, lower than 154,498 miles on 1 Mar 2021.

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
179,957 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
6,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,075 miles
  • 2025 – 179,957 miles
  • 2024 – 176,439 miles
  • 2023 – 168,676 miles
  • 2022 – 160,364 miles
  • 2021 – 154,156 miles
  • 2020 – 146,154 miles
  • 2019 – 137,154 miles
  • 2018 – 129,163 miles
  • 2017 – 122,791 miles
  • 2016 – 119,596 miles
  • 2015 – 114,661 miles
  • 2014 – 107,823 miles
  • 2012 – 88,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE GETTING CLOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE GETTING CLOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,075 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,075 miles
    Test number
    787674317837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass179,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    179,957 miles
    Test number
    996997316997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail179,957 miles (+3,518)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,957 miles
    Test number
    820477246952
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass176,439 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,439 miles
    Test number
    837605619528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail176,435 miles (+7,759)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,435 miles
    Test number
    494307510355
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass168,676 miles (+8,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,676 miles
    Test number
    357897596241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass160,364 miles (+6,208)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,364 miles
    Test number
    606440295833
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,156 miles (-342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,156 miles
    Test number
    620590040925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE GETTING CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE GETTING CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail154,498 miles (+8,344)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,498 miles
    Test number
    939737430515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WITHIN 3/4 TRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WITHIN 3/4 TRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn AND DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE GETTING CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE GETTING CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass146,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,154 miles
    Test number
    891205125474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail146,154 miles (+9,000)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,154 miles
    Test number
    200323511706
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,154 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,154 miles
    Test number
    901254535505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,070 miles (+7,907)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,070 miles
    Test number
    657021064638
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected snapped and likely to detach (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected snapped and likely to detach (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass129,163 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    107562789115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail129,162 miles (+6,371)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,162 miles
    Test number
    592597172191
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wiper does not park. (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass122,791 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    466970510309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,784 miles (+3,188)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,784 miles
    Test number
    382902615284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING GEAR BOX BRACKET AND CHASSIS +INNER LINER (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING INNER LINER ( BRAKE PIPE BEHIND ) (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,596 miles
    Test number
    628540823060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,596 miles (+4,935)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,596 miles
    Test number
    666813563121
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass114,661 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    385880125040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,823 miles (+19,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    369904634042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    207996022348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 UYE

Does L70 UYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 UYE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 UYE?
The MOT on L70 UYE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 UYE done?
L70 UYE was recorded at 180,075 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,870 miles a year.
Has L70 UYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 UYE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 UYE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 UYE find?
L70 UYE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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