Volkswagen Transporter
Pink · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc
M975 EVLMOT history
M975 EVL is a pink diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 275,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 275,866 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M975 EVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Pink
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 20 Jan 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M975 EVL was last recorded at 275,866 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 18,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 257,865 miles · 11 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18,001 miles
- Average per year
- 7,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 275,866 miles
- 2025 – 245,404 miles
- 2024 – 234,386 miles
- 2023 – 224,251 miles
- 2021 – 219,864 miles
- 2020 – 215,534 miles
- 2019 – 210,791 miles
- 2018 – 209,621 miles
- 2017 – 204,233 miles
- 2016 – 194,620 miles
- 2015 – 184,467 miles
- 2014 – 179,594 miles
- 2013 – 176,361 miles
- 2012 – 172,313 miles
- 2011 – 166,976 miles
- 2010 – 160,437 miles
- 2009 – 151,547 miles
- 2008 – 146,520 miles
- 2007 – 141,258 miles
- 2006 – 134,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass275,866 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass275,866 miles (+18,001)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 275,866 miles
- Test number
- 463280139022
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail257,865 miles (+12,461)4 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,865 miles
- Test number
- 127052234299
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass245,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 245,404 miles
- Test number
- 660982086281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail245,404 miles (+11,018)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,404 miles
- Test number
- 869363667475
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass234,386 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 234,386 miles
- Test number
- 421222022355
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail234,386 miles (+10,135)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,386 miles
- Test number
- 826093004695
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass224,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 224,251 miles
- Test number
- 951373276177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,251 miles (+4,387)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,251 miles
- Test number
- 702299282335
- MajorCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass219,864 miles (+4,330)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 219,864 miles
- Test number
- 507881813957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in rear floor
Pass215,534 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 215,534 miles
- Test number
- 657577989201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail215,509 miles (+4,718)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,509 miles
- Test number
- 536626593278
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass210,791 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 210,791 miles
- Test number
- 954699490180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,779 miles (+1,158)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,779 miles
- Test number
- 540180736543
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass209,621 miles (+5,388)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 209,621 miles
- Test number
- 168424447934
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,233 miles (+9,613)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 204,233 miles
- Test number
- 727032598968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,620 miles (+10,153)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 194,620 miles
- Test number
- 235309223005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,467 miles (+4,873)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 184,467 miles
- Test number
- 177297985199
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre has nail in and worn low on outer edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated
Pass179,594 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 179,594 miles
- Test number
- 916700604298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass176,361 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 176,361 miles
- Test number
- 815102783193
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOSR Tyre Perished
Fail176,361 miles (+4,048)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,361 miles
- Test number
- 466848073109
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOSR Tyre Perished
Pass172,313 miles (+5,337)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 172,313 miles
- Test number
- 275954972464
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- NoteOSF Tyre Inner Edge
Pass166,976 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 166,976 miles
- Test number
- 985042281102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail166,976 miles (+6,539)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,976 miles
- Test number
- 396482581150
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass160,437 miles (+8,890)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 160,437 miles
- Test number
- 282663280441
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear number plate slight deteration
- NoteSlight play detected in rack near side
Pass151,547 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 151,547 miles
- Test number
- 964066969180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail151,547 miles (+5,027)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,547 miles
- Test number
- 442736069171
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass146,520 miles (+5,262)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 146,520 miles
- Test number
- 492398278161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,258 miles (+6,654)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 141,258 miles
- Test number
- 923437977146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 134,604 miles
- Test number
- 480667376120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M975 EVL
- Does M975 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M975 EVL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M975 EVL?
- The MOT on M975 EVL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M975 EVL done?
- M975 EVL was recorded at 275,866 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,153 miles a year.
- Has M975 EVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M975 EVL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on M975 EVL 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 M975 EVL find?
- M975 EVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.
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