Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L89 MWGMOT history
L89 MWG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,647 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 131,647 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 144 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L89 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
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L89 MWG was last recorded at 131,647 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jun 2015: 109,392 miles, lower than 150,597 miles on 1 Jul 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,647 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 144 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,647 miles
- 2022 – 128,792 miles
- 2021 – 124,778 miles
- 2020 – 123,068 miles
- 2019 – 120,284 miles
- 2018 – 118,161 miles
- 2017 – 115,571 miles
- 2016 – 113,045 miles
- 2015 – 109,392 miles
- 2014 – 150,597 miles
- 2013 – 150,286 miles
- 2012 – 146,894 miles
- 2011 – 145,136 miles
- 2010 – 142,342 miles
- 2009 – 138,993 miles
- 2008 – 135,120 miles
- 2007 – 131,969 miles
- 2005 – 128,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,647 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,647 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 131,647 miles
- Test number
- 890082499706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail131,647 miles (+2,855)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,647 miles
- Test number
- 350366601244
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass128,792 miles (+4,014)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 128,792 miles
- Test number
- 668219137195
- AdvisoryGENRAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Pass124,778 miles (+1,710)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 124,778 miles
- Test number
- 361848057730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,068 miles (+2,784)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 123,068 miles
- Test number
- 605364969088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,284 miles (+2,123)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,284 miles
- Test number
- 682540226814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,161 miles (+2,590)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 118,161 miles
- Test number
- 358932297479
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,571 miles (+2,526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,571 miles
- Test number
- 893932284242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,045 miles (+3,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 113,045 miles
- Test number
- 913052777670
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass109,392 miles (-41,205)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 109,392 miles
- Test number
- 239612065442
- NoteOffside rear footbrake low effort
- NoteSlight brake imbalance on rear brakes
Pass150,597 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 150,597 miles
- Test number
- 369132084169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail150,597 miles (+311)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,597 miles
- Test number
- 777806374102
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass150,286 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 150,286 miles
- Test number
- 485003863159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,253 miles (+3,359)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,253 miles
- Test number
- 868886953122
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass146,894 miles (+1,758)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 146,894 miles
- Test number
- 588363962167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteInterior mirror missing
Pass145,136 miles (+2,794)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 145,136 miles
- Test number
- 617175751136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear brake balance slightly out
Pass142,342 miles (+3,349)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 142,342 miles
- Test number
- 913703350175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,993 miles (+3,873)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 138,993 miles
- Test number
- 133948109464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,120 miles (+3,151)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 135,120 miles
- Test number
- 190669138450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,969 miles (+3,116)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 131,969 miles
- Test number
- 290993307044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 128,853 miles
- Test number
- 113462725315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,853 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,853 miles
- Test number
- 850888615300
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L89 MWG
- Does L89 MWG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L89 MWG expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L89 MWG?
- The MOT on L89 MWG expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L89 MWG done?
- L89 MWG was recorded at 131,647 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 144 miles a year.
- Has L89 MWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L89 MWG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L89 MWG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L89 MWG find?
- L89 MWG passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing.
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