Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
L8 ECPMOT history
L8 ECP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 204,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 204,490 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 ECP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 ECP was last recorded at 204,490 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 9,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,968 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,522 miles
- Average per year
- 8,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 204,490 miles
- 2025 – 194,968 miles
- 2024 – 183,695 miles
- 2023 – 177,207 miles
- 2022 – 164,217 miles
- 2021 – 152,123 miles
- 2020 – 145,022 miles
- 2018 – 141,461 miles
- 2017 – 136,273 miles
- 2016 – 123,366 miles
- 2015 – 113,714 miles
- 2014 – 106,599 miles
- 2013 – 95,471 miles
- 2012 – 86,637 miles
- 2011 – 78,187 miles
- 2010 – 70,301 miles
- 2009 – 62,865 miles
- 2008 – 51,116 miles
- 2007 – 41,038 miles
- 2006 – 31,768 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,490 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Adv Rear Exhaust Section Corroded And Poor Condition At Rear Tail Pipes..........
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,490 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 204,490 miles
- Test number
- 521941086989
- AdvisoryRear Adv Rear Exhaust Section Corroded And Poor Condition At Rear Tail Pipes..........
Fail204,490 miles (+9,522)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,490 miles
- Test number
- 378739990111
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp Inop.......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Offside Rear Coil spring Broken............ (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Adv Rear Exhaust Section Corroded And Poor Condition At Rear Tail Pipes..........
Pass194,968 miles (+11,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 194,968 miles
- Test number
- 876968593331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Adv Slight Leak To Nearside Front Shock Absorber......... (5.3.2 (b))
Pass183,695 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 183,695 miles
- Test number
- 196932305376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,678 miles (+6,471)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,678 miles
- Test number
- 242867952948
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryREAR SERVICE BRAKE ; Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear shock rams corroded
Pass177,207 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 177,207 miles
- Test number
- 219181880497
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail177,207 miles (+213)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,207 miles
- Test number
- 168964525095
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail176,994 miles (+12,777)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,994 miles
- Test number
- 103162062328
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area, arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,217 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 164,217 miles
- Test number
- 487731246703
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Fail164,214 miles (+12,091)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,214 miles
- Test number
- 796351983951
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass152,123 miles (+7,101)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 152,123 miles
- Test number
- 382648107777
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link rods upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit outer half of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Pass145,022 miles (+3,561)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 145,022 miles
- Test number
- 736654404522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass141,461 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 141,461 miles
- Test number
- 705020821829
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNs and os rear brake hose ferules corroded
Fail141,461 miles (+5,188)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,461 miles
- Test number
- 222755517628
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNs and os rear brake hose ferules corroded
Pass136,273 miles (+12,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 136,273 miles
- Test number
- 129023105683
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,366 miles (+9,652)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 123,366 miles
- Test number
- 669062850046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,714 miles (+7,115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,714 miles
- Test number
- 776324595127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,599 miles (+11,128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 106,599 miles
- Test number
- 666363824253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,471 miles (+8,834)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 95,471 miles
- Test number
- 606780313260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 86,637 miles
- Test number
- 645220122240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,637 miles (+8,450)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,637 miles
- Test number
- 887690122218
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,187 miles (+7,886)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 78,187 miles
- Test number
- 747669321270
- NoteBrake pad warning light on but pads like new.
Pass70,301 miles (+7,436)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 70,301 miles
- Test number
- 750468920285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,865 miles (+11,749)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 62,865 miles
- Test number
- 714757029206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,116 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,116 miles
- Test number
- 141715428216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,114 miles (+10,076)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,114 miles
- Test number
- 540234128254
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass41,038 miles (+9,270)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 41,038 miles
- Test number
- 932085427295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,768 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,768 miles
- Test number
- 822138906230
- NoteNut loose on passenger seat runner
Questions about L8 ECP
- Does L8 ECP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ECP is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 ECP?
- The MOT on L8 ECP is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 ECP done?
- L8 ECP was recorded at 204,490 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,829 miles a year.
- Has L8 ECP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 ECP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 ECP 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 ECP find?
- L8 ECP passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear adv rear exhaust section corroded and poor condition at rear tail pipes...........
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