
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
V59 VWLMOT history
V59 VWL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 182,437 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,234 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V59 VWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V59 VWL was last recorded at 182,437 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,412 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 5,234 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,437 miles
- 2024 – 177,666 miles
- 2023 – 175,574 miles
- 2022 – 175,466 miles
- 2021 – 168,083 miles
- 2020 – 168,083 miles
- 2019 – 165,486 miles
- 2018 – 160,258 miles
- 2017 – 158,443 miles
- 2016 – 149,950 miles
- 2015 – 144,029 miles
- 2014 – 144,004 miles
- 2013 – 142,279 miles
- 2012 – 137,295 miles
- 2011 – 131,073 miles
- 2010 – 123,117 miles
- 2009 – 113,124 miles
- 2008 – 103,054 miles
- 2007 – 95,910 miles
- 2006 – 86,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUndersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,437 miles (+25)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 182,437 miles
- Test number
- 246565916624
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Fail182,412 miles (+4,746)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,412 miles
- Test number
- 207838524100
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Pass177,666 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 177,666 miles
- Test number
- 984465823580
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))
Fail177,663 miles (+2,089)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,663 miles
- Test number
- 407899006492
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))
Pass175,574 miles (+108)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 175,574 miles
- Test number
- 896711794145
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged /missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front battery tray corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer rear outer wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail175,466 miles (+30)1 dangerous15 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,466 miles
- Test number
- 787990821599
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody panels corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded including suspension components
Fail175,436 miles (+7,353)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,436 miles
- Test number
- 989925204196
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass168,083 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,083 miles
- Test number
- 388561275195
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail168,083 miles (+2,597)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,083 miles
- Test number
- 850066813661
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,486 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 165,486 miles
- Test number
- 621701762565
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front WHEEL BOLT HOLES WORN
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLY PERRISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail165,486 miles (+5,228)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,486 miles
- Test number
- 706042344291
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front WHEEL BOLT HOLES WORN
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLY PERRISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass160,258 miles (+91)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 160,258 miles
- Test number
- 881668097191
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front brake flexible hoses cracked
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear brake flexible hoses cracked
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking heavily
- AdvisorySmall hole in nearside front sill
Fail160,167 miles (+1,724)1 dangerous5 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,167 miles
- Test number
- 970287231625
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front brake flexible hoses cracked
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear brake flexible hoses cracked
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking heavily
- AdvisorySmall hole in nearside front sill
Pass158,443 miles (+8,493)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 158,443 miles
- Test number
- 354248236780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE CRACKED
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass149,950 miles (+5,921)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 149,950 miles
- Test number
- 374011127224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
Pass144,029 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 144,029 miles
- Test number
- 500937353997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,004 miles (+1,725)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 144,004 miles
- Test number
- 339180194422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,279 miles (+4,984)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 142,279 miles
- Test number
- 366814893431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,295 miles (+6,222)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 137,295 miles
- Test number
- 439149082288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,073 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 131,073 miles
- Test number
- 739143281228
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight damage to o/s/f indicator lense
- NoteSlight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint
Fail131,073 miles (+7,956)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,073 miles
- Test number
- 795671781287
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight damage to o/s/f indicator lense
- NoteSlight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint
Pass123,117 miles (+9,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 123,117 miles
- Test number
- 300244490268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass113,124 miles (+10,070)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 113,124 miles
- Test number
- 690125189269
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,054 miles (+7,144)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 103,054 miles
- Test number
- 873164698200
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass95,910 miles (+9,763)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 95,910 miles
- Test number
- 872195597256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,147 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 86,147 miles
- Test number
- 941797996270
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about V59 VWL
- Does V59 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V59 VWL expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V59 VWL?
- The MOT on V59 VWL expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V59 VWL done?
- V59 VWL was recorded at 182,437 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
- Has V59 VWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V59 VWL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V59 VWL 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 V59 VWL find?
- V59 VWL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: brake load sensing valve stiff; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.
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