Volkswagen Transporter
Purple and White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L71 GNCMOT history
L71 GNC is a purple and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 208,745 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 208,745 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,814 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L71 GNC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 18 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L71 GNC was last recorded at 208,745 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,450 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,295 miles
- Average per year
- 7,814 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,745 miles
- 2025 – 205,450 miles
- 2024 – 193,354 miles
- 2023 – 179,984 miles
- 2022 – 173,441 miles
- 2020 – 164,540 miles
- 2019 – 160,002 miles
- 2018 – 157,287 miles
- 2017 – 138,870 miles
- 2016 – 127,309 miles
- 2015 – 121,739 miles
- 2014 – 116,192 miles
- 2013 – 109,047 miles
- 2012 – 104,134 miles
- 2011 – 98,789 miles
- 2010 – 92,087 miles
- 2009 – 84,140 miles
- 2008 – 76,009 miles
- 2007 – 66,877 miles
- 2006 – 55,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,745 miles
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Brake load sensing valve stiff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,745 miles (+3,295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 208,745 miles
- Test number
- 653061469299
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass205,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 205,450 miles
- Test number
- 731115680729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,450 miles (+12,096)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,450 miles
- Test number
- 171853324383
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill tank strap mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 193,354 miles
- Test number
- 230044479632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,354 miles (+13,370)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,354 miles
- Test number
- 293461193549
- Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,984 miles (+6,543)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 179,984 miles
- Test number
- 403678214227
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral side door step corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brakes only just make the required effort
Pass173,441 miles (+8,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 173,441 miles
- Test number
- 951307870969
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,540 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 164,540 miles
- Test number
- 134736274133
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail164,540 miles (+4,538)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,540 miles
- Test number
- 339874124823
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass160,002 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 160,002 miles
- Test number
- 315368722104
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,001 miles (+2,714)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,001 miles
- Test number
- 707480931720
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leakinh (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,287 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 157,287 miles
- Test number
- 777522979010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail157,287 miles (+18,417)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,287 miles
- Test number
- 909556198680
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass138,870 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 138,870 miles
- Test number
- 916810837942
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail138,870 miles (+11,561)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,870 miles
- Test number
- 291881710494
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,309 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 127,309 miles
- Test number
- 876403631534
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,739 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 121,739 miles
- Test number
- 159184625274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,192 miles (+7,145)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 116,192 miles
- Test number
- 226485524273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,047 miles (+4,913)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 109,047 miles
- Test number
- 636870523202
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,134 miles (+5,345)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 104,134 miles
- Test number
- 795464692170
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 98,789 miles
- Test number
- 299313301232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,789 miles (+6,702)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,789 miles
- Test number
- 127859691181
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass92,087 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 92,087 miles
- Test number
- 573660200223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,084 miles (+7,944)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,084 miles
- Test number
- 631045190171
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,140 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 84,140 miles
- Test number
- 834644199136
- NoteOil leak
Fail84,138 miles (+8,129)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,138 miles
- Test number
- 991278789190
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass76,009 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 76,009 miles
- Test number
- 221247588140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,007 miles (+9,130)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,007 miles
- Test number
- 244584188141
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass66,877 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 66,877 miles
- Test number
- 552787957175
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBattery insecure
Fail66,875 miles (+11,873)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,875 miles
- Test number
- 493727157122
- FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass55,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 55,002 miles
- Test number
- 102061786159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L71 GNC
- Does L71 GNC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 GNC is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L71 GNC?
- The MOT on L71 GNC is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L71 GNC done?
- L71 GNC was recorded at 208,745 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,814 miles a year.
- Has L71 GNC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L71 GNC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L71 GNC 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 GNC find?
- L71 GNC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.
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