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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,968 cc

L71 ETTMOT history

L71 ETT is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 110,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L71 ETT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,447 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 ETT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 ETT was last recorded at 110,447 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,638 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,809 miles
Average per year
1,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,447 miles
  • 2025 – 108,638 miles
  • 2024 – 106,672 miles
  • 2022 – 105,101 miles
  • 2021 – 103,221 miles
  • 2020 – 101,221 miles
  • 2019 – 98,531 miles
  • 2018 – 96,698 miles
  • 2017 – 93,881 miles
  • 2016 – 91,668 miles
  • 2015 – 87,428 miles
  • 2014 – 84,270 miles
  • 2013 – 83,363 miles
  • 2012 – 82,264 miles
  • 2011 – 82,088 miles
  • 2010 – 81,529 miles
  • 2009 – 80,660 miles
  • 2008 – 79,926 miles
  • 2007 – 78,998 miles
  • 2006 – 76,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,447 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/f tyre is cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,447 miles (+1,809)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,447 miles
    Test number
    140679127937
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,638 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,638 miles
    Test number
    305047585980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,672 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    829115157038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,101 miles (+1,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    867072342511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,221 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,221 miles
    Test number
    563244404028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,221 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    849805821924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,531 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    620104373396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,698 miles
    Test number
    859500645480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,688 miles (+2,807)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,688 miles
    Test number
    404385403997
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass93,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    899415712213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,870 miles (+2,202)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,870 miles
    Test number
    330772721442
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass91,668 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    413288825247
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is cracking.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is cracking

  13. Fail91,628 miles (+4,200)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    143306715259
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is cracking.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is cracking

  14. Pass87,428 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    725998515179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,270 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    746108514101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  16. Fail84,270 miles (+907)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    258592414174
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  17. Pass83,363 miles (+1,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    718411803108
    • NoteNearsider front tyre slightly perished.

  18. Pass82,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    538968242009
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail82,264 miles (+176)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    108150442410
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass82,088 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    145418221473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail82,088 miles (+559)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    227127821042
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass81,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    143954150459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,529 miles (+869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    373944850047
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

  24. Pass80,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,660 miles
    Test number
    551394159088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,660 miles (+734)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,660 miles
    Test number
    161614849002
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass79,926 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,926 miles
    Test number
    632302848031
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Fail79,926 miles (+928)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,926 miles
    Test number
    783372448011
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  28. Pass78,998 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    451046547077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,842 miles
    Test number
    654938146022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,842 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,842 miles
    Test number
    484876846074
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Questions about L71 ETT

Does L71 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 ETT is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 ETT?
The MOT on L71 ETT is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 ETT done?
L71 ETT was recorded at 110,447 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,689 miles a year.
Has L71 ETT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 ETT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L71 ETT 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 ETT find?
L71 ETT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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