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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LE04 FCMMOT history

LE04 FCM is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LE04 FCM yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,789 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FCM was last recorded at 143,789 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 9,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,723 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,066 miles
Average per year
6,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,789 miles
  • 2025 – 134,723 miles
  • 2024 – 121,280 miles
  • 2023 – 109,598 miles
  • 2021 – 106,792 miles
  • 2020 – 98,517 miles
  • 2019 – 85,481 miles
  • 2018 – 78,623 miles
  • 2017 – 70,991 miles
  • 2016 – 66,055 miles
  • 2015 – 58,738 miles
  • 2014 – 55,333 miles
  • 2013 – 51,330 miles
  • 2012 – 47,662 miles
  • 2011 – 42,840 miles
  • 2010 – 36,315 miles
  • 2009 – 30,293 miles
  • 2008 – 23,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,789 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded near flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged is corroded near flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,789 miles (+9,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,789 miles
    Test number
    522359124892
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass134,723 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,723 miles
    Test number
    508270181910
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail134,718 miles (+13,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,718 miles
    Test number
    351008384558
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass121,280 miles (+11,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,280 miles
    Test number
    536796226552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,598 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,598 miles
    Test number
    473015120256
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded near flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged is corroded near flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside drive sharft cener bering is detereated
    • AdvisoryCenter andrear exhaust box are corroded
  6. Fail109,597 miles (+2,805)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    534720750344
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded near flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged is corroded near flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside drive sharft cener bering is detereated
    • AdvisoryCenter andrear exhaust box are corroded
  7. Pass106,792 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,792 miles
    Test number
    416117605665
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  8. Fail106,792 miles (+8,275)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,792 miles
    Test number
    751086820166
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  9. Pass98,517 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,517 miles
    Test number
    440628626635
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail98,517 miles (+13,036)3 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,517 miles
    Test number
    592756838920
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak weakweak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass85,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    392602422910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail85,481 miles (+6,858)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    244141358354
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass78,623 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    680493706317
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  14. Fail78,622 miles (+7,631)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,622 miles
    Test number
    642292641545
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  15. Pass70,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    550555298396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,991 miles (+4,936)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    484427103425
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass66,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    210327523782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Fail66,055 miles (+7,317)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    783235040990
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass58,738 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    945064815174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    265342924458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,333 miles (+4,003)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    237672124196
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass51,330 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    437526813100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,662 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    186545022188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,840 miles (+6,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    935341091096
    • 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)
  25. Pass36,315 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,315 miles
    Test number
    303140210107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,293 miles (+7,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    912288499011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,094 miles
    Test number
    590522898006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 FCM

Does LE04 FCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 FCM is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FCM?
The MOT on LE04 FCM is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 FCM done?
LE04 FCM was recorded at 143,789 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 6,642 miles a year.
Has LE04 FCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FCM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 FCM 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 LE04 FCM find?
LE04 FCM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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