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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L8 EGEMOT history

L8 EGE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L8 EGE silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,820 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EGE was last recorded at 174,820 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,516 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,304 miles
Average per year
7,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,820 miles
  • 2025 – 168,516 miles
  • 2024 – 164,476 miles
  • 2023 – 159,231 miles
  • 2022 – 155,842 miles
  • 2021 – 152,773 miles
  • 2020 – 147,803 miles
  • 2019 – 142,741 miles
  • 2018 – 133,967 miles
  • 2017 – 122,648 miles
  • 2016 – 109,446 miles
  • 2015 – 94,718 miles
  • 2014 – 86,042 miles
  • 2013 – 82,880 miles
  • 2012 – 78,432 miles
  • 2011 – 68,012 miles
  • 2010 – 56,796 miles
  • 2008 – 37,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,820 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,820 miles (+6,304)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,820 miles
    Test number
    730134046628
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass168,516 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,516 miles
    Test number
    403886035982
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,476 miles (+5,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,476 miles
    Test number
    859038972298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,231 miles (+3,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,231 miles
    Test number
    820930630795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,842 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,842 miles
    Test number
    508469615798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,773 miles (+4,970)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,773 miles
    Test number
    179594233485
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,803 miles (+5,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,803 miles
    Test number
    958550765989
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing inspection above

  8. Pass142,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,741 miles
    Test number
    703430907854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,741 miles (+8,774)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,741 miles
    Test number
    667295037126
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass133,967 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,967 miles
    Test number
    392392645980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,966 miles (+11,318)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    746392256938
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass122,648 miles (+13,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    200157517840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass109,446 miles (+14,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,446 miles
    Test number
    880164611290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass94,718 miles (+8,676)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,718 miles
    Test number
    628456605154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass86,042 miles (+3,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,042 miles
    Test number
    546523574007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass82,880 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,880 miles
    Test number
    176512403173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,814 miles (+4,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,814 miles
    Test number
    239726993048
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass78,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    435484602141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail78,432 miles (+10,420)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    298734902488
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail68,012 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,012 miles
    Test number
    387000221281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass68,012 miles (+11,216)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,012 miles
    Test number
    936880921257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,796 miles (+19,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    324571520258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,763 miles
    Test number
    292391468268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 EGE

Does L8 EGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EGE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EGE?
The MOT on L8 EGE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EGE done?
L8 EGE was recorded at 174,820 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,664 miles a year.
Has L8 EGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EGE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 EGE 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 EGE find?
L8 EGE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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