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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc

N342 ECAMOT history

N342 ECA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Sept 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

N342 ECA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,245 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N342 ECA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 Sept 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N342 ECA was last recorded at 156,245 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 9,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,619 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,626 miles
Average per year
5,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,245 miles
  • 2025 – 146,619 miles
  • 2024 – 137,308 miles
  • 2023 – 127,127 miles
  • 2022 – 116,666 miles
  • 2021 – 106,956 miles
  • 2020 – 99,492 miles
  • 2019 – 90,124 miles
  • 2018 – 83,992 miles
  • 2017 – 77,269 miles
  • 2016 – 69,330 miles
  • 2015 – 62,470 miles
  • 2014 – 55,079 miles
  • 2013 – 53,888 miles
  • 2012 – 52,769 miles
  • 2011 – 51,369 miles
  • 2010 – 50,459 miles
  • 2009 – 49,213 miles
  • 2008 – 47,832 miles
  • 2007 – 45,912 miles
  • 2006 – 44,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,245 miles (+9,626)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,245 miles
    Test number
    694103603620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,619 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,619 miles
    Test number
    814850531786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,308 miles (+10,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    284421316991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,127 miles (+10,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,127 miles
    Test number
    451103523141
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,666 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    650894434614
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail116,666 miles (+9,710)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    545263090121
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,956 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    189104349858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,793 miles (+7,301)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    864103030137
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    853470860991
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear sections of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail99,492 miles (+9,368)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    198595001800
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer siewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear sections of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass90,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    370353755473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,124 miles (+6,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    694724122467
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass83,992 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    297623944989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,269 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,269 miles
    Test number
    577260112441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,330 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    426038812675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,470 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,470 miles
    Test number
    405801635190
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteDrive belt noisey

  17. Pass62,470 miles (+7,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,470 miles
    Test number
    928941135130
    • NoteDrive belt noisey

  18. Pass55,079 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    488771344118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAuxilary belt loose

  19. Fail55,071 miles (+1,183)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,071 miles
    Test number
    686902434189
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAuxilary belt loose

  20. Pass53,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    785853123176
    • NoteO/s/f slight brake bind

  21. Fail53,888 miles (+1,119)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    147172723156
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f slight brake bind

  22. Pass52,769 miles (+1,400)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    238978712421
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteO/s/f brake not locking

  23. Pass51,369 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    816795721141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,459 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    261587030134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,455 miles (+1,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    844422530196
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass49,213 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    793899439159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,832 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    473368018233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,912 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    390359317253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    303558846491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N342 ECA

Does N342 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N342 ECA is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on N342 ECA?
The MOT on N342 ECA is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N342 ECA done?
N342 ECA was recorded at 156,245 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 5,652 miles a year.
Has N342 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N342 ECA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on N342 ECA 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 N342 ECA find?
N342 ECA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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