Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L85 MWGMOT history

L85 MWG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

L85 MWG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
165,272 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L85 MWG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L85 MWG
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
5 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 MWG was last recorded at 165,272 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,267 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,272 miles
  • 2022 – 163,075 miles
  • 2021 – 162,450 miles
  • 2018 – 161,112 miles
  • 2017 – 160,297 miles
  • 2016 – 159,760 miles
  • 2015 – 157,970 miles
  • 2014 – 155,541 miles
  • 2013 – 154,190 miles
  • 2012 – 152,009 miles
  • 2011 – 149,720 miles
  • 2010 – 148,653 miles
  • 2009 – 146,154 miles
  • 2008 – 139,508 miles
  • 2007 – 132,416 miles
  • 2006 – 125,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,272 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,272 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,272 miles
    Test number
    194015297040
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,267 miles (+2,192)5 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,267 miles
    Test number
    263943865954
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,075 miles
    Test number
    345161507246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered with underseal

  4. Fail163,075 miles (+625)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,075 miles
    Test number
    520543102282
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered with underseal

  5. Pass162,450 miles (+1,338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,450 miles
    Test number
    775459251072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass161,112 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    161,112 miles
    Test number
    926375576503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail161,105 miles (+808)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,105 miles
    Test number
    743934886660
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass160,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,297 miles
    Test number
    738646342270
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front cross member corroded

  9. Fail160,297 miles (+537)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,297 miles
    Test number
    734702362396
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front cross member corroded

  10. Pass159,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    159,760 miles
    Test number
    198560103494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,760 miles (+1,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,760 miles
    Test number
    498599739678
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass157,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,970 miles
    Test number
    347478028364
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends

  13. Fail157,970 miles (+2,429)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,970 miles
    Test number
    179902248246
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends

  14. Pass155,541 miles (+1,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    155,541 miles
    Test number
    868938314220
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass154,190 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    154,190 miles
    Test number
    919168223247
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  16. Fail154,190 miles (+2,181)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,190 miles
    Test number
    825644823291
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  17. Pass152,009 miles (+2,289)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    606223042212
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass149,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    149,720 miles
    Test number
    309537511408
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail149,720 miles (+1,067)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,720 miles
    Test number
    325375111217
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass148,653 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    703401510232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance

  21. Fail148,653 miles (+2,499)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    250630410234
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance

  22. Pass146,154 miles9 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    146,154 miles
    Test number
    342154729238
    • NoteBelt noise on lock
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber worn
    • NoteExhaust heat shield rattle
    • NoteFront anti roll bar mounts worn
    • NoteNearside front undercar panel corroded and holed(just outside of prescribed area***)
    • NoteNote/oil level low
    • NoteOuter c/v boots perishing
    • NotePlay to rack
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  23. Fail146,154 miles (+6,646)2 repaired9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,154 miles
    Test number
    381254029457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBelt noise on lock
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber worn
    • NoteExhaust heat shield rattle
    • NoteFront anti roll bar mounts worn
    • NoteNearside front undercar panel corroded and holed(just outside of prescribed area***)
    • NoteNote/oil level low
    • NoteOuter c/v boots perishing
    • NotePlay to rack
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  24. Pass139,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    634746398163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail139,508 miles (+7,092)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    321411568195
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  26. Pass132,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    132,416 miles
    Test number
    553261027122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail132,416 miles (+7,090)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,416 miles
    Test number
    760350027145
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass125,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    125,326 miles
    Test number
    174328916180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail125,326 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,326 miles
    Test number
    750289906107
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L85 MWG

Does L85 MWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L85 MWG expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L85 MWG?
The MOT on L85 MWG expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L85 MWG done?
L85 MWG was recorded at 165,272 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has L85 MWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 MWG has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L85 MWG 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 L85 MWG find?
L85 MWG passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L85 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.