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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,459 cc

L87 WGJMOT history

L87 WGJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 181,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L87 WGJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,644 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L87 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L87 WGJ was last recorded at 181,644 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2022: 166,901 miles, lower than 249,936 miles on 21 Dec 2021.

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
178,936 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,708 miles
Average per year
2,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,644 miles
  • 2024 – 178,936 miles
  • 2023 – 172,475 miles
  • 2022 – 166,913 miles
  • 2021 – 249,936 miles
  • 2020 – 166,172 miles
  • 2019 – 162,990 miles
  • 2018 – 160,948 miles
  • 2017 – 159,495 miles
  • 2016 – 156,418 miles
  • 2015 – 155,438 miles
  • 2014 – 155,438 miles
  • 2013 – 149,075 miles
  • 2012 – 144,502 miles
  • 2011 – 141,239 miles
  • 2010 – 135,815 miles
  • 2008 – 132,551 miles
  • 2006 – 126,544 miles
  • 2005 – 122,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,644 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Indicator tell-tale inoperative only when lights are on

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,644 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,644 miles
    Test number
    117065819277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,936 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    178,936 miles
    Test number
    899362986327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,475 miles (+1)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,475 miles
    Test number
    761103790794
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative only when lights are on (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll underside slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

  4. Fail172,474 miles (+5,561)1 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,474 miles
    Test number
    884707420008
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative only when lights are on (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll underside slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

  5. Pass166,913 miles (+12)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,913 miles
    Test number
    614648318544
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative not working when lights are switched on (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill end heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill end heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underside and suspension components corroded

  6. Fail166,901 miles (-83,035)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,901 miles
    Test number
    914650811454
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative not working when lights are switched on (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill end heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill end heavily corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underside and suspension components corroded

  7. Pass249,936 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    249,936 miles
    Test number
    171780933771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail249,912 miles (+83,740)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,912 miles
    Test number
    285733587156
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,172 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,172 miles
    Test number
    160917341433
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,152 miles (+3,162)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,152 miles
    Test number
    934955313097
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  11. Pass162,990 miles (+2,042)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,990 miles
    Test number
    611611969475
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not weakened

  12. Pass160,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,948 miles
    Test number
    272542687016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,948 miles (+1,453)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,948 miles
    Test number
    996209677922
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass159,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    159,495 miles
    Test number
    695731194241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight brake binding but not enough to show on roller brake test ,advise front brake service.

  15. Fail159,493 miles (+3,075)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,493 miles
    Test number
    933696789459
    • FailureCentral Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight brake binding but not enough to show on roller brake test ,advise front brake service.

  16. Pass156,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,418 miles
    Test number
    150087039445
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm inner joints worn
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  17. Fail156,418 miles (+980)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,418 miles
    Test number
    412542303291
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm inner joints worn
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass155,438 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,438 miles
    Test number
    868485805026
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play/movement in both steering arm inner joints

  19. Fail155,438 miles (+6,363)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,438 miles
    Test number
    525665464386
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play/movement in both steering arm inner joints

  20. Pass149,075 miles (+4,573)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    149,075 miles
    Test number
    389440353061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
    • NoteNearside inner steering arm joint has play/movement
    • NoteOffside inner steering arm joint has play/movement

  21. Pass144,502 miles (+3,263)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    144,502 miles
    Test number
    405031512061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteSlight play/movement in both steering rack arm inner joints

  22. Pass141,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    141,239 miles
    Test number
    269875311082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail141,239 miles (+5,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,239 miles
    Test number
    947824911063
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass135,815 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    135,815 miles
    Test number
    990766020038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass132,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,551 miles
    Test number
    204452158320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail132,551 miles (+2,858)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,551 miles
    Test number
    182551858346
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  27. Pass129,693 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    129,693 miles
    Test number
    394267008012
    • NoteMovement/play in upper steering column
    • NotePlay in both inner steering rack arm joints

  28. Fail129,685 miles (+3,141)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,685 miles
    Test number
    170633708096
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteMovement/play in upper steering column
    • NotePlay in both inner steering rack arm joints

  29. Pass126,544 miles (+3,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    126,544 miles
    Test number
    201525046326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRattle/noisey CAT

  30. Pass122,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    122,622 miles
    Test number
    200441125391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about L87 WGJ

Does L87 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L87 WGJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L87 WGJ?
The MOT on L87 WGJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L87 WGJ done?
L87 WGJ was recorded at 181,644 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,898 miles a year.
Has L87 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L87 WGJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L87 WGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L87 WGJ find?
L87 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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