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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L79 VOWMOT history

L79 VOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L79 VOW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,254 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 VOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 VOW was last recorded at 47,254 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,112 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,254 miles
  • 2025 – 47,112 miles
  • 2024 – 46,407 miles
  • 2023 – 45,307 miles
  • 2022 – 44,581 miles
  • 2020 – 43,641 miles
  • 2016 – 43,396 miles
  • 2015 – 42,455 miles
  • 2014 – 41,403 miles
  • 2012 – 40,823 miles
  • 2011 – 40,095 miles
  • 2010 – 38,568 miles
  • 2008 – 36,731 miles
  • 2007 – 34,720 miles
  • 2005 – 32,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,254 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.

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,254 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    761398302797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,112 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    224512200125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,407 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,407 miles
    Test number
    273616154449
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass45,307 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    616297189126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,581 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,581 miles
    Test number
    798048993072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    732379794526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,641 miles (+245)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    556928872679
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass43,396 miles (+941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    770629490637
    • AdvisoryFront and centre sections of exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass42,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    488001015180
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail42,455 miles (+1,052)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    226311805109
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass41,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    188611694406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,403 miles (+580)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    808150794080
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass40,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    808464592082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,823 miles (+728)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    456631092000
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition
    • NoteInsecure battery
    • NoteN/s front inner wing in poor condition
    • NoteN/s front tyre slight flat spot
    • NoteO/s front flexi brake hose in poor condition
    • NoteO/s front tyre in poor condition
    • NoteRear tyres in poor condition

  15. Pass40,095 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    369754901181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,087 miles (+1,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,087 miles
    Test number
    285079791097
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  17. Pass38,568 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    520364360032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail38,560 miles (+1,829)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    964852960012
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail36,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    151822878138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass36,731 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    464792178143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,720 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,720 miles
    Test number
    770768797134
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass34,534 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,534 miles
    Test number
    954341307127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    523620255381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,342 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    463500955463
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteDrive belts screeming

Questions about L79 VOW

Does L79 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L79 VOW is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L79 VOW?
The MOT on L79 VOW is valid until 18 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 VOW done?
L79 VOW was recorded at 47,254 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 725 miles a year.
Has L79 VOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 VOW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L79 VOW 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 VOW find?
L79 VOW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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