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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L74 PWEMOT history

L74 PWE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 240,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

L74 PWE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
240,335 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L74 PWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L74 PWE was last recorded at 240,335 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2018: 219,234 miles, lower than 219,235 miles on 7 Sept 2018.

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
239,513 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,335 miles
  • 2024 – 239,513 miles
  • 2022 – 237,502 miles
  • 2020 – 233,975 miles
  • 2019 – 226,239 miles
  • 2018 – 219,234 miles
  • 2017 – 218,216 miles
  • 2016 – 216,007 miles
  • 2015 – 205,168 miles
  • 2011 – 205,162 miles
  • 2009 – 176,482 miles
  • 2008 – 168,861 miles
  • 2007 – 164,349 miles
  • 2006 – 158,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,335 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance corroded (6.2.2 (d) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,335 miles (+822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    240,335 miles
    Test number
    376959728400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass239,513 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    239,513 miles
    Test number
    657122316155
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail239,513 miles (+2,011)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,513 miles
    Test number
    309898824166
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass237,502 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    237,502 miles
    Test number
    189150377474
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail237,502 miles (+3,527)2 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,502 miles
    Test number
    140495211425
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass233,975 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    233,975 miles
    Test number
    921524183993
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody and chassis and rear wheelarches showing corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail233,974 miles (+7,735)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,974 miles
    Test number
    411266821104
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innersill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody and chassis and rear wheelarches showing corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass226,239 miles (+7,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    226,239 miles
    Test number
    965607842889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass219,234 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    219,234 miles
    Test number
    677635912118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail219,235 miles (+1,019)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,235 miles
    Test number
    374700664197
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass218,216 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    218,216 miles
    Test number
    712515842768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass216,007 miles (+10,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    216,007 miles
    Test number
    610606439951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Both rear drag links have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front D bush has slight movement

  13. Pass205,168 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    205,168 miles
    Test number
    368354325478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE

  14. Fail205,164 miles (+2)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,164 miles
    Test number
    316819815219
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail205,162 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,162 miles
    Test number
    639171311240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass205,162 miles (+28,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    205,162 miles
    Test number
    666011011240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass176,482 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    176,482 miles
    Test number
    331523879140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail176,452 miles (+7,591)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,452 miles
    Test number
    821918769184
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass168,861 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    168,861 miles
    Test number
    271107158165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass164,349 miles (+5,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    164,349 miles
    Test number
    462544877184
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake pipes

  21. Pass158,355 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    158,355 miles
    Test number
    523325366179
    • NoteSlight corrosion to brke pipes, front to rear, compensator to flexi pipe and flexi to drums
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s sill below sliding door

Questions about L74 PWE

Does L74 PWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L74 PWE expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L74 PWE?
The MOT on L74 PWE expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L74 PWE done?
L74 PWE was recorded at 240,335 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has L74 PWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L74 PWE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L74 PWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L74 PWE find?
L74 PWE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance corroded.

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