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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

L8 WYVMOT history

L8 WYV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L8 WYV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,661 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WYV was last recorded at 173,661 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 13,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2023: 148,234 miles, lower than 148,277 miles on 18 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,169 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,492 miles
Average per year
7,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,661 miles
  • 2025 – 160,169 miles
  • 2024 – 153,040 miles
  • 2023 – 148,234 miles
  • 2022 – 142,882 miles
  • 2021 – 137,689 miles
  • 2020 – 133,383 miles
  • 2019 – 128,769 miles
  • 2018 – 124,470 miles
  • 2017 – 117,226 miles
  • 2016 – 111,316 miles
  • 2015 – 104,870 miles
  • 2014 – 97,761 miles
  • 2013 – 91,279 miles
  • 2012 – 81,285 miles
  • 2011 – 68,481 miles
  • 2010 – 58,499 miles
  • 2009 – 47,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter slight loss of grease
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner /outer sidewall slight damage suspect driven low on pressure
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • The offside reverse light does not work

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,661 miles (+13,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,661 miles
    Test number
    734109823544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter slight loss of grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner /outer sidewall slight damage suspect driven low on pressure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass160,169 miles (+7,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,169 miles
    Test number
    776602271673
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass153,040 miles (+4,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,040 miles
    Test number
    535104032128
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass148,234 miles (-43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    203545604889
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail148,277 miles (+5,395)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,277 miles
    Test number
    826426260680
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,882 miles
    Test number
    243955215435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,882 miles (+5,193)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,882 miles
    Test number
    392964479104
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass137,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,689 miles
    Test number
    209898780603
    • AdvisoryThe offside reverse light does not work
  9. Fail137,689 miles (+4,306)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,689 miles
    Test number
    345539418813
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed its a little sticky (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe offside reverse light does not work
  10. Pass133,383 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    861478134420
    • AdvisoryThe nearside front lower ball joint boot is starting to perish it needs attention soon
  11. Pass128,769 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,769 miles
    Test number
    796407731495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,470 miles (+7,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    207305130463
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  13. Pass117,226 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,226 miles
    Test number
    360727590625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,316 miles (+6,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,316 miles
    Test number
    600125955081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass104,870 miles (+7,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,870 miles
    Test number
    318376765365
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass97,761 miles (+6,482)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    605692164230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Pass91,279 miles (+9,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    519693563283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  18. Pass81,285 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    875912952204
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Fail81,285 miles (+12,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    338032152469
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  20. Pass68,481 miles (+9,982)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    579535951281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,499 miles (+11,411)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,499 miles
    Test number
    284210060269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,088 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,088 miles
    Test number
    532477859277
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F inner tyre wall worn
    • NoteTurbo oil weap

Questions about L8 WYV

Does L8 WYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WYV is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WYV?
The MOT on L8 WYV is valid until 23 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 WYV done?
L8 WYV was recorded at 173,661 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,452 miles a year.
Has L8 WYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WYV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 WYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 WYV find?
L8 WYV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front outer cv gaiter slight loss of grease; nearside front tyre inner /outer sidewall slight damage suspect driven low on pressure, and 1 more.

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