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Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,384 cc

L78 DFRMOT history

L78 DFR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Motor Home first used on 19 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,558 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Home
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,384 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 DFR was last recorded at 86,558 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,505 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
1,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,558 miles
  • 2025 – 83,512 miles
  • 2024 – 82,930 miles
  • 2023 – 81,566 miles
  • 2022 – 80,238 miles
  • 2021 – 78,566 miles
  • 2020 – 74,986 miles
  • 2014 – 73,077 miles
  • 2013 – 70,017 miles
  • 2012 – 68,483 miles
  • 2011 – 67,019 miles
  • 2010 – 65,850 miles
  • 2009 – 65,354 miles
  • 2008 – 64,860 miles
  • 2007 – 62,150 miles
  • 2006 – 58,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,558 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion on sills

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,558 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,558 miles
    Test number
    961736199126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion on sills

  2. Fail86,505 miles (+2,993)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    802523028136
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,512 miles (+582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    341174521125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,930 miles (+1,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    802475051222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass81,566 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    262503975296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,238 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,238 miles
    Test number
    175807247139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,566 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    285195274539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,986 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    670747419267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,077 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,077 miles
    Test number
    545825704280
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth hand brake cables corroded

  10. Fail73,077 miles (+3,060)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,077 miles
    Test number
    369455804255
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth hand brake cables corroded

  11. Pass70,017 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    728978313086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,483 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    875028502155
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass67,019 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,019 miles
    Test number
    247481531483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,850 miles (+496)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    523167810131
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMinor front brake inbalance
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall cracked
    • NoteSome play in both front steering idlers

  15. Pass65,354 miles (+494)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    962575039170
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMinor brake bind n/s/f.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall perished.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall perished.

  16. Pass64,860 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    194704898031
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe poor condition
    • NoteVan is a camper conversion

  17. Fail64,859 miles (+2,709)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    764212998079
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe poor condition
    • NoteVan is a camper conversion

  18. Pass62,150 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    283357517025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,140 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    484417026080
    • NoteCracks in rear exhaust box mounting rubbers.x2
    • NoteSlight bind from offside front brake

Questions about L78 DFR

Does L78 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 DFR is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 DFR?
The MOT on L78 DFR is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 DFR done?
L78 DFR was recorded at 86,558 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,383 miles a year.
Has L78 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 DFR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L78 DFR 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 L78 DFR find?
L78 DFR passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; advise corrosion on sills.

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