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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,968 cc

L71 JHDMOT history

L71 JHD is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 104,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L71 JHD white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,655 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 JHD
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
1 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 JHD was last recorded at 104,655 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,651 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,655 miles
  • 2025 – 101,414 miles
  • 2024 – 99,528 miles
  • 2023 – 99,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,655 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s inner sills corroded, not within prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 15 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,655 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,655 miles
    Test number
    311604569832
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s inner sills corroded, not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail104,651 miles (+3,237)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,651 miles
    Test number
    299108594801
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s inner sills corroded, not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass101,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    152004855671
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly notchy not adversely effecting operation.

  4. Fail101,414 miles (+1,886)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    616324456050
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly notchy not adversely effecting operation.

  5. Pass99,528 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,528 miles
    Test number
    230386023065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,505 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,505 miles
    Test number
    949093584085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,503 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,503 miles
    Test number
    524752809709
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door skin sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/sill area adjacent to Radius arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Questions about L71 JHD

Does L71 JHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 JHD is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 JHD?
The MOT on L71 JHD 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 JHD done?
L71 JHD was recorded at 104,655 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,692 miles a year.
Has L71 JHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 JHD has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L71 JHD 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 JHD find?
L71 JHD passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: both o/s and n/s inner sills corroded, not within prescribed area; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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