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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

L8 CEVMOT history

L8 CEV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 105,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L8 CEV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,898 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CEV was last recorded at 105,898 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,894 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,898 miles
  • 2025 – 100,607 miles
  • 2024 – 96,300 miles
  • 2023 – 90,734 miles
  • 2022 – 86,220 miles
  • 2021 – 82,217 miles
  • 2020 – 78,778 miles
  • 2019 – 73,485 miles
  • 2018 – 65,860 miles
  • 2016 – 60,651 miles
  • 2015 – 59,139 miles
  • 2014 – 57,924 miles
  • 2013 – 54,708 miles
  • 2012 – 52,540 miles
  • 2011 – 49,742 miles
  • 2010 – 44,469 miles
  • 2009 – 38,827 miles
  • 2008 – 35,695 miles
  • 2007 – 32,934 miles
  • 2006 – 30,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,898 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all of them (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,898 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    561098393680
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all of them (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail105,894 miles (+5,287)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,894 miles
    Test number
    196651542328
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all of them (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,607 miles
    Test number
    425687708896
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail100,604 miles (+4,304)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,604 miles
    Test number
    680564122015
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass96,300 miles (+5,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,300 miles
    Test number
    150352381479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,734 miles
    Test number
    496347008728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,730 miles (+4,510)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,730 miles
    Test number
    987902474048
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,220 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    169508889550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass82,217 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    804447106305
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail82,207 miles (+3,429)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    186601111461
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber does not support silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,778 miles (+5,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    556485586044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  12. Pass73,485 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,485 miles
    Test number
    526077617027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass65,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    240932147217
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail65,860 miles (+5,209)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    101995907683
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass60,651 miles (+1,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    302907055900
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim low

  16. Pass59,139 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    676135515281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,924 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    629497884236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery is loose not insecure

  18. Fail57,924 miles (+3,216)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    357676284237
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery is loose not insecure

  19. Pass54,708 miles (+2,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    495833883289
    • NoteFront section of exhaust has slight blow

  20. Pass52,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,540 miles
    Test number
    639425082267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail52,540 miles (+2,798)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,540 miles
    Test number
    946435482227
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass49,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    875418171262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,742 miles (+5,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    835448371218
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass44,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    652937280268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail44,469 miles (+5,642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    181756380256
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass38,827 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    382823259217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,806 miles (+3,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    334282759272
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass35,695 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    314756778459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,603 miles (+2,669)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,603 miles
    Test number
    713962668200
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCardboard under n/s/f headlamp
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteMovement in n/s/f headlight
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc pitted
    • NoteSlight judder on n/s/f brake
    • NoteSlight movement in steering column
    • NoteWater in o/s/r light

  30. Pass32,934 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    740246057238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,533 miles (+823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    541836217168
    • NoteN.s lower ball joint gaiter split

  32. Pass30,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    223598716409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail30,710 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    502758716162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about L8 CEV

Does L8 CEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CEV is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CEV?
The MOT on L8 CEV is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CEV done?
L8 CEV was recorded at 105,898 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
Has L8 CEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CEV has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 CEV 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 L8 CEV find?
L8 CEV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all of them; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes.

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