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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L79 PWEMOT history

L79 PWE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L79 PWE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
160,303 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 PWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 PWE was last recorded at 160,303 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2008: 137,619 miles, lower than 252,870 miles on 28 Nov 2007.

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
159,446 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,303 miles
  • 2025 – 159,446 miles
  • 2024 – 159,006 miles
  • 2023 – 158,540 miles
  • 2022 – 157,675 miles
  • 2021 – 156,453 miles
  • 2019 – 155,217 miles
  • 2018 – 154,454 miles
  • 2017 – 153,426 miles
  • 2016 – 152,853 miles
  • 2015 – 152,608 miles
  • 2014 – 151,389 miles
  • 2012 – 150,842 miles
  • 2010 – 148,134 miles
  • 2009 – 141,372 miles
  • 2008 – 137,619 miles
  • 2007 – 252,870 miles
  • 2006 – 248,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,303 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    160,303 miles
    Test number
    455497947022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,446 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    159,446 miles
    Test number
    209546090159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,006 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,006 miles
    Test number
    138689625792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,540 miles (+865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,540 miles
    Test number
    629254593274
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass157,675 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    157,675 miles
    Test number
    671434275630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,453 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    156,453 miles
    Test number
    606892168929
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail156,439 miles (+1,222)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,439 miles
    Test number
    674223085375
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL NEXT TO FRONT STEP MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED AT RACK

  8. Pass155,217 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,217 miles
    Test number
    157523093298
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE FO THIS VEHICLE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

  9. Pass154,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,454 miles
    Test number
    981493249131
    • AdvisoryTHE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

  10. Fail154,454 miles (+1,028)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,454 miles
    Test number
    204782001561
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTHE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

  11. Pass153,426 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,426 miles
    Test number
    451591224665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,853 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,853 miles
    Test number
    173393656449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,608 miles (+1,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,608 miles
    Test number
    827942425157
    • NoteUNDERNEATH COVERED IN UNDERSEAL.

  14. Pass151,389 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,389 miles
    Test number
    296507734111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR WISHBONE ARE CIRRODER
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PIPES COVER IN OIL

  15. Fail151,389 miles (+547)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,389 miles
    Test number
    787877034120
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PIPES COVER IN OIL

  16. Pass150,842 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    150,842 miles
    Test number
    226321222190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail150,824 miles (+2,690)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,824 miles
    Test number
    407852412137
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

  18. Pass148,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    812754990216
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Fail148,134 miles (+6,762)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    343225480278
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass141,372 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    453243879182
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight play at steering top column, felt at the wheel

  21. Fail141,372 miles (+3,753)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    531073479104
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight play at steering top column, felt at the wheel

  22. Pass137,619 miles (-115,251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    137,619 miles
    Test number
    220837598196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass252,870 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    252,870 miles
    Test number
    892752237344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass248,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    248,439 miles
    Test number
    240892216350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L79 PWE

Does L79 PWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L79 PWE is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L79 PWE?
The MOT on L79 PWE is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L79 PWE done?
L79 PWE was recorded at 160,303 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
Has L79 PWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 PWE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L79 PWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L79 PWE find?
L79 PWE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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