
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L76 XVLMOT history
L76 XVL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 131,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 131,168 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,704 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L76 XVL
- 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
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L76 XVL was last recorded at 131,168 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,921 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,247 miles
- Average per year
- 2,704 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,168 miles
- 2025 – 129,921 miles
- 2024 – 128,706 miles
- 2023 – 122,342 miles
- 2021 – 121,241 miles
- 2020 – 116,930 miles
- 2019 – 113,458 miles
- 2018 – 103,718 miles
- 2017 – 101,317 miles
- 2015 – 101,279 miles
- 2014 – 94,186 miles
- 2013 – 93,122 miles
- 2012 – 92,160 miles
- 2011 – 91,090 miles
- 2010 – 89,095 miles
- 2009 – 85,002 miles
- 2008 – 83,022 miles
- 2007 – 80,761 miles
- 2006 – 77,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
33 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,168 miles (+1,247)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 131,168 miles
- Test number
- 334828819462
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass129,921 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 129,921 miles
- Test number
- 124095021602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,909 miles (+1,203)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,909 miles
- Test number
- 718422235558
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,706 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 128,706 miles
- Test number
- 773159766315
- AdvisoryCorrosion present in vehicle body and structure
- AdvisoryExtensive patch repairs to vehicle body and structure
Fail128,705 miles (+6,363)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,705 miles
- Test number
- 324755543871
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion present in vehicle body and structure
- AdvisoryExtensive patch repairs to vehicle body + structure
Pass122,342 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 122,342 miles
- Test number
- 119778334021
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody
Pass121,241 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 121,241 miles
- Test number
- 455128088296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail121,237 miles (+4,307)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,237 miles
- Test number
- 627794186653
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass116,930 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 116,930 miles
- Test number
- 859475891141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail116,930 miles (+3,472)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,930 miles
- Test number
- 205305074224
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass113,458 miles (+60)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 113,458 miles
- Test number
- 846533216985
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension covered in oil but not yet touching brake disc
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and possible fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryGeneral underside and under bonnet corrosion and heavy use of sealants
Fail113,398 miles (+9,680)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,398 miles
- Test number
- 580733051356
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension covered in oil but not yet touching brake disc
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and possible fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryGeneral underside and under bonnet corrosion and heavy use of sealants
Pass103,718 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 103,718 miles
- Test number
- 931051946567
- AdvisoryBoth floors undersills undersill panels doorstep areas flitches and crossmembers slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front crossmember/inner flitches corroded not prescribed area
Fail103,715 miles (+2,398)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,715 miles
- Test number
- 195208469521
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner flitch behind cover (front) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner flitch in several places behind cover (rear) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner flitch behind cover (front) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis strengthener plate (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBoth floors undersills undersill panels doorstep areas flitches and crossmembers slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front crossmember/inner flitches corroded not prescribed area
- AdvisoryBoth rear undersill panels/floors corroded not prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded not prescribed area
Pass101,317 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 101,317 miles
- Test number
- 629858698421
- AdvisoryInjector leak off pipes damp
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail101,317 miles (+38)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,317 miles
- Test number
- 212862240542
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryDiesel leak off pipes damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass101,279 miles (+7,093)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 101,279 miles
- Test number
- 808741680239
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished and starting to split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass94,186 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 94,186 miles
- Test number
- 548548644202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteBoth front inner wings / out riggers heavily corroded
- NoteBoth inner and outer sills corroded
- NoteOff side front wheel arch corroded
- NoteOff side rear tyre heavily perrished
Fail94,186 miles (+1,064)9 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,186 miles
- Test number
- 896509434253
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteBoth front inner wings / out riggers heavily corroded
- NoteBoth inner and outer sills corroded
- NoteOff side front wheel arch corroded
- NoteOff side rear tyre heavily perrished
Pass93,122 miles (+962)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 93,122 miles
- Test number
- 205611343234
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s o/s front outriggers corroded
- NoteN/s o/s outer sills corroded
- NoteN/s o/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Pass92,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,160 miles
- Test number
- 315533942443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,160 miles (+1,070)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,160 miles
- Test number
- 339012842457
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass91,090 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,090 miles
- Test number
- 528290831200
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
FailMileage not read6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 559940831220
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass89,095 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 89,095 miles
- Test number
- 552321930206
- NoteW/screen marked
Fail89,094 miles (+4,092)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,094 miles
- Test number
- 403821630238
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteW/screen marked
Pass85,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,002 miles
- Test number
- 520966629254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,002 miles (+1,980)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,002 miles
- Test number
- 351276429454
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass83,022 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 83,022 miles
- Test number
- 952450868225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail83,021 miles (+2,260)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,021 miles
- Test number
- 150740568253
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass80,761 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 80,761 miles
- Test number
- 993566157250
- NoteN/s bodywork repair covered in tape
- NoteN/s o/s front outrigger corroded
- NoteN/s o/s rear wheel arches covered with tape
- NoteO/s floor corroded
Fail80,761 miles (+3,538)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,761 miles
- Test number
- 104326457266
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteN/s o/s front outriggers corroded
- NoteO/s floor corroded
Pass77,223 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 77,223 miles
- Test number
- 363227656455
- NoteN/s and o/s rear wheel archs paint loose
Questions about L76 XVL
- Does L76 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L76 XVL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L76 XVL?
- The MOT on L76 XVL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L76 XVL done?
- L76 XVL was recorded at 131,168 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,704 miles a year.
- Has L76 XVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L76 XVL has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L76 XVL 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 L76 XVL find?
- L76 XVL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; general underbody corrosion.
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