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Volkswagen Camper

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,400 cc

L96 HFJMOT history

L96 HFJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Camper first used on 10 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 314,582 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
314,582 km
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,370 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 HFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Camper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 HFJ was last recorded at 314,582 km on 23 Mar 2026, 2,926 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
311,656 km · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,926 km
Average per year
5,370 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 314,582 km
  • 2025 – 311,656 km
  • 2024 – 309,330 km
  • 2023 – 306,483 km
  • 2022 – 304,361 km
  • 2020 – 302,975 km
  • 2019 – 297,129 km
  • 2018 – 290,041 km
  • 2017 – 281,089 km
  • 2016 – 268,253 km
  • 2014 – 254,930 km
  • 2013 – 246,105 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass314,582 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front anti roll bar bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Masking kits fitted to both head lamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear offside and nearside brakes binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass314,582 km (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    314,582 km
    Test number
    450755033985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass311,656 km (+2,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    311,656 km
    Test number
    842016648694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass309,330 km (+2,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    309,330 km
    Test number
    471194565806
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass306,483 km (+2,122)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    306,483 km
    Test number
    999349814765
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass304,361 km (+1,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    304,361 km
    Test number
    809320855293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corrode but not in prescribed area
  6. Pass302,975 km (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    302,975 km
    Test number
    645754629176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail302,955 km (+5,826)13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,955 km
    Test number
    319623974226
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass297,129 km (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    297,129 km
    Test number
    571039642267
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
  9. Fail297,121 km (+7,080)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,121 km
    Test number
    309208384649
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
  10. Pass290,041 km (+8,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    290,041 km
    Test number
    481150636174
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm inner joints have slight movement at fixing
  11. Pass281,089 km (+12,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    281,089 km
    Test number
    304040960219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm inner joint has slight movement at fixing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm inner joint has slight movement at fixing
  12. Pass268,253 km (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    268,253 km
    Test number
    804648502728
    • AdvisoryMasking kits fitted to both head lamps
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside brakes binding slightly
  13. Fail268,227 km (+13,297)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,227 km
    Test number
    490370307300
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryMasking kits fitted to both head lamps
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside brakes binding slightly
  14. Pass254,930 km (+128)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    254,930 km
    Test number
    407179754259
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers side iner wheel arch rusty
  15. Fail254,802 km (+8,697)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,802 km
    Test number
    175662454280
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers side iner wheel arch rusty
  16. Pass246,105 km3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    246,105 km
    Test number
    648292873160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

Questions about L96 HFJ

Does L96 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 HFJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L96 HFJ?
The MOT on L96 HFJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L96 HFJ done?
L96 HFJ was recorded at 314,582 km at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,370 km a year.
Has L96 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 HFJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L96 HFJ 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 L96 HFJ find?
L96 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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