Volkswagen Transporter
Beige · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
M71 LULMOT history
M71 LUL is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,142 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 90,142 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M71 LUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 7 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M71 LUL was last recorded at 90,142 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,122 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,142 miles
- 2025 – 90,122 miles
- 2024 – 90,101 miles
- 2023 – 90,092 miles
- 2022 – 90,050 miles
- 2021 – 90,038 miles
- 2020 – 90,018 miles
- 2019 – 89,995 miles
- 2018 – 89,958 miles
- 2013 – 89,229 miles
- 2012 – 88,223 miles
- 2011 – 87,393 miles
- 2010 – 85,315 miles
- 2009 – 82,966 miles
- 2008 – 81,330 miles
- 2007 – 79,831 miles
- 2006 – 77,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,142 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under side of vehicle
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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear brakes low effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
19 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,142 miles (+20)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 90,142 miles
- Test number
- 282111164622
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under side of vehicle
Pass90,122 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,122 miles
- Test number
- 650721633852
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass90,101 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 90,101 miles
- Test number
- 154008657523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake (1.2.1 (c))
Pass90,092 miles (+42)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 90,092 miles
- Test number
- 850325870596
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorber bushes perished
Pass90,050 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 90,050 miles
- Test number
- 217743895288
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,038 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 90,038 miles
- Test number
- 176666795908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,018 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,018 miles
- Test number
- 205745969368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes low effort
Fail90,018 miles (+23)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,018 miles
- Test number
- 216749325973
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes low effort
Pass89,995 miles (+37)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,995 miles
- Test number
- 781614812273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes low effort
Pass89,958 miles (+729)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 89,958 miles
- Test number
- 768900026907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,229 miles (+1,006)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,229 miles
- Test number
- 525489523182
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust rust
- NoteSlight play nearside rack
Fail88,223 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,223 miles
- Test number
- 268686732170
- Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- NoteSlight wear nearside rack
Pass88,223 miles (+830)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 88,223 miles
- Test number
- 726956932106
- NoteSlight wear nearside rack
Pass87,393 miles (+2,078)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 87,393 miles
- Test number
- 305363031176
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight play nearside rack
Pass85,315 miles (+2,349)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 85,315 miles
- Test number
- 152939230163
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight play steering
Pass82,966 miles (+1,636)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 82,966 miles
- Test number
- 111380749187
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass81,330 miles (+1,499)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 81,330 miles
- Test number
- 252017138432
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre 2mm outer edge
Pass79,831 miles (+2,004)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 79,831 miles
- Test number
- 262276937101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,827 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 77,827 miles
- Test number
- 472670356132
- NoteBrake pedal soft
- NoteDiscs poor
Questions about M71 LUL
- Does M71 LUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M71 LUL is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M71 LUL?
- The MOT on M71 LUL is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M71 LUL done?
- M71 LUL was recorded at 90,142 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 609 miles a year.
- Has M71 LUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M71 LUL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on M71 LUL 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 M71 LUL find?
- M71 LUL passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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