Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L79 CHDMOT history

L79 CHD is a maroon diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 225,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L79 CHD maroon Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
225,747 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,663 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L79 CHD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L79 CHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 CHD was last recorded at 225,747 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,744 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,747 miles
  • 2025 – 224,589 miles
  • 2024 – 222,513 miles
  • 2023 – 221,587 miles
  • 2022 – 219,892 miles
  • 2021 – 217,524 miles
  • 2019 – 213,952 miles
  • 2017 – 205,869 miles
  • 2016 – 194,050 miles
  • 2015 – 181,790 miles
  • 2014 – 167,152 miles
  • 2013 – 159,238 miles
  • 2012 – 153,004 miles
  • 2011 – 146,155 miles
  • 2010 – 140,588 miles
  • 2009 – 131,893 miles
  • 2008 – 123,124 miles
  • 2007 – 115,559 miles
  • 2006 – 110,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear fog lamp switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside inner arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,747 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    225,747 miles
    Test number
    379360225863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail225,744 miles (+1,155)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,744 miles
    Test number
    353621069740
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass224,589 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    224,589 miles
    Test number
    896317013343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  4. Fail224,589 miles (+2,076)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,589 miles
    Test number
    430462469211
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  5. Pass222,513 miles (+926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    222,513 miles
    Test number
    632261838922
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside sills corroded

  6. Pass221,587 miles (+1,695)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    221,587 miles
    Test number
    680971012220
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside inner sill corroded slightly

  7. Pass219,892 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    219,892 miles
    Test number
    356135504967
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth tyre also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth tyre also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail219,892 miles (+2,368)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,892 miles
    Test number
    496626510308
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth tyre also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth tyre also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass217,524 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    217,524 miles
    Test number
    526079570463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail217,523 miles (+3,571)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,523 miles
    Test number
    997230696423
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  11. Pass213,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    213,952 miles
    Test number
    268652299854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail213,948 miles (+8,079)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,948 miles
    Test number
    868512581394
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass205,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    205,869 miles
    Test number
    185808822862
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail205,869 miles (+11,819)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,869 miles
    Test number
    719724685377
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass194,050 miles (+12,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    194,050 miles
    Test number
    851054199105
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front under wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s front sill has slight corrosion

  16. Pass181,790 miles (+14,638)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    181,790 miles
    Test number
    556808995050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass167,152 miles (+7,914)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    167,152 miles
    Test number
    288896604166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail159,238 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,238 miles
    Test number
    109644373038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass159,238 miles (+6,234)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    159,238 miles
    Test number
    616464973011
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass153,004 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    153,004 miles
    Test number
    665899402175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass146,155 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,155 miles
    Test number
    985019601146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,588 miles (+8,695)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    140,588 miles
    Test number
    842679910105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,893 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    253033599089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass131,893 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    862033799087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass123,124 miles (+7,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    123,124 miles
    Test number
    514560088049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass115,559 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    115,559 miles
    Test number
    642294767063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass110,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    110,898 miles
    Test number
    720867166094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L79 CHD

Does L79 CHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L79 CHD is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L79 CHD?
The MOT on L79 CHD is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L79 CHD done?
L79 CHD was recorded at 225,747 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,663 miles a year.
Has L79 CHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 CHD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L79 CHD 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 L79 CHD find?
L79 CHD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner arch corroded; nearside front inner sill corroded; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L79 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.