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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,459 cc

L85 SMDMOT history

L85 SMD is a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L85 SMD red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,822 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 SMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 SMD was last recorded at 136,822 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,659 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,822 miles
  • 2025 – 136,659 miles
  • 2024 – 135,443 miles
  • 2018 – 134,651 miles
  • 2017 – 130,167 miles
  • 2016 – 124,539 miles
  • 2015 – 124,538 miles
  • 2014 – 123,382 miles
  • 2013 – 122,843 miles
  • 2012 – 119,744 miles
  • 2011 – 112,777 miles
  • 2010 – 109,533 miles
  • 2009 – 104,540 miles
  • 2008 – 97,482 miles
  • 2007 – 89,387 miles
  • 2006 – 80,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,822 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,822 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,822 miles
    Test number
    707929172121
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over underside of vehicle

  2. Pass136,659 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,659 miles
    Test number
    211606681269
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  3. Fail136,653 miles (+1,210)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,653 miles
    Test number
    481838336653
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass135,443 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,443 miles
    Test number
    446033093293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll underbody heavily undersealed

  5. Pass134,651 miles (+4,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    126416641584
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexie to caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexie to caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass130,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,167 miles
    Test number
    226164338285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,165 miles (+5,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,165 miles
    Test number
    865239388590
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass124,539 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    516677541226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail124,538 miles (+1,156)9 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,538 miles
    Test number
    761145014799
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings B PILLAR AND FRONT TO SIDE DOOR B PILLAR AND SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER CENTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer door sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings B PILLARE IS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXI TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER IS EXTREMELY CORRODED AND HOLED BEHIND REAR BUMPER (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXI TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass123,382 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    948733554370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,843 miles (+3,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    122,843 miles
    Test number
    306056633361
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass119,744 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,744 miles
    Test number
    468977942413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,740 miles (+3,008)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    448555722314
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass116,732 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,732 miles
    Test number
    705940432008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,728 miles (+3,951)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,728 miles
    Test number
    575684922060
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass112,777 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,777 miles
    Test number
    175682531417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,774 miles (+3,241)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,774 miles
    Test number
    156795521027
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass109,533 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    894766920038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,540 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    222066139069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,482 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    180418438461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,480 miles (+8,093)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    211226638074
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

  22. Pass89,387 miles (+8,907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,387 miles
    Test number
    821204747012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,480 miles
    Test number
    521381536066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L85 SMD

Does L85 SMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 SMD is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L85 SMD?
The MOT on L85 SMD is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L85 SMD done?
L85 SMD was recorded at 136,822 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has L85 SMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 SMD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L85 SMD 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 SMD find?
L85 SMD passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: general corrosion all over underside of vehicle.

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