VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER GL56VYH has 21 MOTs

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This 2007 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 278,618 miles 1 month ago on Friday 10th April 2026 at 15:50.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 30th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

GL56VYH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH APRIL 2027278,618 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material O/s And N/s Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Hand Brake Low Reading
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202530TH APRIL 2026265,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Front
FAILED21ST APRIL 2025265,435 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Front
  4. MAJOR - Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED1ST MAY 202430TH APRIL 2025259,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Play Both Front Wheels
PASSED22ND MARCH 20238TH APRIL 2024249,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20228TH APRIL 2023240,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Tread Wearing Low And Perishing
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering At Both Front Wheels
PASSED9TH APRIL 20218TH APRIL 2022236,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Hand Brake Cable Corroding
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Mounting Soft
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED9TH APRIL 2021236,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Hand Brake Cable Corroding
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Mounting Soft
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202026TH MARCH 2021231,073 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201918TH JANUARY 2020220,521 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 201725TH MAY 2018212,418 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
FAILED25TH MAY 2017212,418 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  4. FAIL - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint Both (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  10. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED30TH JUNE 201629TH JUNE 2017205,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Back Box Corroded
FAILED28TH JUNE 2016205,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Back Box Corroded
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH JUNE 20154TH JUNE 2016196,739 MI
FAILED5TH JUNE 2015196,739 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Eml Shows A Fault
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20141ST JANUARY 2015178,768 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201314TH FEBRUARY 2014142,338 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Strong Advise - Engine Oil Leak Evident (engine Undertray Fitted)
  2. USER ENTERED - Service Light Flashing
  3. USER ENTERED - Wipers Smear Screen Slightly, Small Stone Chips In Screen
  4. USER ENTERED - Area Around Fuel Cap Damp (fuel Cap Seal Ok)
  5. USER ENTERED - Damage To Both Corners Of Rear Bumper, Damage To N/s Rear Door
  6. USER ENTERED - Small Exhaust Blow Evident From Around Turbo Area, Soot Marks On Turbo And Exhaust Manifold
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Filler Neck Wet With Oil At Bottom Going Onto Rocker Cover
  8. USER ENTERED - Vacuum Pump Damp With Oil, Fuel Pump Wet At Bottom (no Leaks Evident At Present)
  9. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Starting To Corrode
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201214TH FEBRUARY 2013107,459 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201112TH FEBRUARY 201271,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201012TH FEBRUARY 201144,061 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL56VYH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

GL56VYH MOT Comments

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GL56VYH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 278,618 miles | Average yearly mileage: 14,664 miles

GL56VYH FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration GL56VYH was manufactured on Monday 12th February 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 278,618 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 14,664 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL56VYH has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 38 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does GL56VYH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 GL56VYH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL56VYH Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 GL56VYH does have Tax. Read more

When does GL56VYH Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL56VYH will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GL56VYH MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL56VYH will expire in 11 months on Friday 30th April 2027. Read more

When did GL56VYH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL56VYH was on Friday 10th April 2026 at 15:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL56VYH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GL56VYH we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GL56VYH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GL56VYH we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL56VYH?

GL56VYH is registered as a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has GL56VYH done?

The odometer reading for GL56VYH at the last MOT in April 2026 was 278,618 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 14,664 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL56VYH?

The vehicle GL56VYH was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Monday 12th February 2007. Read more

What colour is GL56VYH?

The official colour of GL56VYH is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GL56VYH have?

GL56VYH has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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