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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L8 ULSMOT history

L8 ULS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L8 ULS black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,003 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ULS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ULS was last recorded at 110,003 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,492 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
511 miles
Average per year
2,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,003 miles
  • 2025 – 109,492 miles
  • 2024 – 106,993 miles
  • 2023 – 105,441 miles
  • 2022 – 104,161 miles
  • 2021 – 102,643 miles
  • 2020 – 101,844 miles
  • 2019 – 99,156 miles
  • 2018 – 95,391 miles
  • 2017 – 88,519 miles
  • 2016 – 85,400 miles
  • 2015 – 82,756 miles
  • 2014 – 80,050 miles
  • 2013 – 77,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,003 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,003 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,003 miles
    Test number
    934123018670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass109,492 miles (+2,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    447286481561
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY JUST PASSABLE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,993 miles (+121)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    145169951865
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,872 miles (+1,431)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,872 miles
    Test number
    819030536726
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  5. Pass105,441 miles (+1,280)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,441 miles
    Test number
    804922102648
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear center and rear box outer skin badly corroded

  6. Pass104,161 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    170036821398
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail104,158 miles (+1,515)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    658972398519
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,643 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,643 miles
    Test number
    940540952666
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in shock absorber upper attachment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

  9. Fail102,643 miles (+799)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,643 miles
    Test number
    547119507902
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken in the middle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in shock absorber upper attachment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION AND BEARINGS NOT CHECKED DUE TO BROKEN SPRING, NOT ABLE TO JACK UP REAR
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

  10. Pass101,844 miles (+2,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,844 miles
    Test number
    921759718829
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass99,156 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    956638408074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  12. Fail99,156 miles (+3,765)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    896017635818
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  13. Pass95,391 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,391 miles
    Test number
    485953441184
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover retaining clip come away (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover retaining clip come away (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded and coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail95,391 miles (+6,872)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,391 miles
    Test number
    623208031557
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover retaining clip come away (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover retaining clip come away (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded and coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass88,519 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    616008552513
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust.

  16. Pass85,400 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    490678926539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,756 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,756 miles
    Test number
    771922114000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,050 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    716252534256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    459527143264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ULS

Does L8 ULS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ULS is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ULS?
The MOT on L8 ULS is valid until 3 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 ULS done?
L8 ULS was recorded at 110,003 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,498 miles a year.
Has L8 ULS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ULS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 ULS 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 ULS find?
L8 ULS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape slightly; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape slightly.

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