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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

L8 EDCMOT history

L8 EDC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L8 EDC silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,331 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EDC was last recorded at 167,331 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,103 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,228 miles
Average per year
8,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,331 miles
  • 2025 – 166,103 miles
  • 2024 – 165,648 miles
  • 2023 – 164,956 miles
  • 2022 – 156,497 miles
  • 2021 – 148,049 miles
  • 2020 – 138,220 miles
  • 2019 – 129,145 miles
  • 2018 – 122,519 miles
  • 2017 – 113,349 miles
  • 2015 – 109,511 miles
  • 2014 – 91,287 miles
  • 2013 – 72,658 miles
  • 2012 – 60,297 miles
  • 2011 – 47,191 miles
  • 2009 – 31,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,331 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.

  • Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,331 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,331 miles
    Test number
    794775143328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,103 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,103 miles
    Test number
    474429421335
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill /door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,103 miles (+455)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,103 miles
    Test number
    524409873488
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill /door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,648 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,648 miles
    Test number
    700531348342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail165,636 miles (+680)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,636 miles
    Test number
    509169896043
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,956 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,956 miles
    Test number
    972609162901
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,845 miles (+8,348)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,845 miles
    Test number
    622340444357
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,497 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,497 miles
    Test number
    238872591719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,271 miles (+8,222)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,271 miles
    Test number
    302729880768
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass148,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,049 miles
    Test number
    701227190348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail148,049 miles (+9,829)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,049 miles
    Test number
    207706907589
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass138,220 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,220 miles
    Test number
    248234736193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,929 miles (+8,784)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,929 miles
    Test number
    383152806037
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass129,145 miles (+6,626)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    869452414311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass122,519 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,519 miles
    Test number
    439465899553
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake hose insecure

  16. Fail122,509 miles (+9,160)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    462401809886
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake hose insecure

  17. Pass113,349 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    124548467960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    605472005249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,511 miles (+18,224)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    676261105211
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  20. Fail91,287 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    147661684188
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass91,287 miles (+18,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    549541784111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    459495363046
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail72,658 miles (+12,361)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    699721363077
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass60,297 miles (+13,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,297 miles
    Test number
    675405232093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,191 miles (+16,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    196780951073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,138 miles
    Test number
    832250119377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 EDC

Does L8 EDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EDC is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EDC?
The MOT on L8 EDC is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EDC done?
L8 EDC was recorded at 167,331 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,090 miles a year.
Has L8 EDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EDC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 EDC 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 EDC find?
L8 EDC passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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