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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L71 CLJMOT history

L71 CLJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L71 CLJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,227 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 CLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 CLJ was last recorded at 75,227 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,227 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,227 miles
  • 2025 – 75,113 miles
  • 2023 – 74,663 miles
  • 2022 – 74,037 miles
  • 2021 – 73,569 miles
  • 2020 – 72,815 miles
  • 2019 – 68,679 miles
  • 2018 – 66,318 miles
  • 2017 – 64,472 miles
  • 2016 – 60,896 miles
  • 2015 – 58,720 miles
  • 2014 – 58,490 miles
  • 2013 – 58,474 miles
  • 2012 – 58,461 miles
  • 2011 – 58,374 miles
  • 2010 – 58,078 miles
  • 2009 – 58,045 miles
  • 2008 – 58,023 miles
  • 2007 – 57,679 miles
  • 2006 – 56,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,227 miles
  • MinorNearside Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Front (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Front (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,227 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    451813370691
    • MinorNearside Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Front (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Front (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,227 miles (+114)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    387594570516
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Outline marker lamp not working Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Front (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Front (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,113 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    960628268810
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail75,110 miles (+447)4 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    650769349054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,663 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,663 miles
    Test number
    583723332446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    217040657525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail74,034 miles (+465)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    984216548676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass73,569 miles (+754)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    225800018048
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass72,815 miles (+4,136)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    600474757343
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  10. Pass68,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    438953634571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack

  11. Fail68,679 miles (+2,361)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    660899575007
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack

  12. Pass66,318 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,318 miles
    Test number
    395890387743
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  13. Pass64,472 miles (+3,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    623704580612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  14. Pass60,896 miles (+2,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    534207270642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  15. Pass58,720 miles (+230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    139786425003
    • NoteSigns of corrosion on nearside and offside front inner wings

  16. Pass58,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,490 miles
    Test number
    637774484008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,490 miles (+16)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,490 miles
    Test number
    109264084437
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Fail58,474 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    108961583494
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass58,474 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    939751683063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    808147762009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,461 miles (+87)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    609037362008
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass58,374 miles (+296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,374 miles
    Test number
    138676471456
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread starting to crack

  23. Pass58,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,078 miles
    Test number
    493637370040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,078 miles (+33)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,078 miles
    Test number
    704717770031
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass58,045 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    514032889086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,023 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    171296948449
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass58,023 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    193016948407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    633051577016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,679 miles (+916)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    653628167095
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  30. Pass56,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    511145956023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L71 CLJ

Does L71 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 CLJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 CLJ?
The MOT on L71 CLJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 CLJ done?
L71 CLJ was recorded at 75,227 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 908 miles a year.
Has L71 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 CLJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L71 CLJ 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 L71 CLJ find?
L71 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside lower outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside lower outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front.

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