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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L106 OPWMOT history

L106 OPW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L106 OPW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
161,352 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L106 OPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L106 OPW was last recorded at 161,352 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 8,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2023: 152,533 miles, lower than 450,693 miles on 19 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,533 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
8,819 miles
Average per year
4,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,352 miles
  • 2023 – 152,533 miles
  • 2022 – 450,693 miles
  • 2021 – 146,891 miles
  • 2019 – 144,027 miles
  • 2018 – 140,259 miles
  • 2017 – 130,535 miles
  • 2016 – 119,948 miles
  • 2015 – 119,157 miles
  • 2014 – 116,619 miles
  • 2013 – 113,651 miles
  • 2012 – 110,272 miles
  • 2011 – 106,352 miles
  • 2010 – 102,019 miles
  • 2009 – 98,703 miles
  • 2008 – 92,153 miles
  • 2007 – 86,199 miles
  • 2006 – 79,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,352 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,352 miles (+8,819)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,352 miles
    Test number
    355142572761
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    789798979197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,533 miles (-298,160)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    887993516419
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass450,693 miles (+303,802)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    450,693 miles
    Test number
    331185932610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,891 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    183688214359
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded

  6. Fail146,885 miles (+2,858)14 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,885 miles
    Test number
    352373237395
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded

  7. Pass144,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,027 miles
    Test number
    775562303079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail144,027 miles (+3,768)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,027 miles
    Test number
    870088574744
    • MajorOffside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,259 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,259 miles
    Test number
    204003854194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail140,255 miles (+9,720)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,255 miles
    Test number
    995804079643
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt missing cannot test rear belts (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,535 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,535 miles
    Test number
    768353008352
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing

  12. Fail130,534 miles (+10,586)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,534 miles
    Test number
    994667426801
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing

  13. Pass119,948 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,948 miles
    Test number
    789706525696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,157 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    216851265196
    • NoteBoth front inner anti roll bar bushes worn + slight play
    • NoteNsf inner sill excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsf outer sill excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsf+osf chassis leg excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsr corroded and weak (above exhaust)
    • NoteOs inner sill corroding in places
    • NoteOsf steering rack end has slight play
    • NoteOsf+osr outer sill corroding in places

  15. Fail119,157 miles (+2,538)2 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    357151865131
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front inner anti roll bar bushes worn + slight play
    • NoteNsf inner sill excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsf outer sill excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsf+osf chassis leg excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsr corroded and weak (above exhaust)
    • NoteOs inner sill corroding in places
    • NoteOsf steering rack end has slight play
    • NoteOsf+osr outer sill corroding in places

  16. Pass116,619 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    205950864199
    • NoteBoth front chasos legs corroded/holed - outside prescribed area
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode in places
    • NoteN/s inner sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed area
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes rusted
    • NoteRear shockabsorber casings corroded/worn

  17. Fail116,619 miles (+2,968)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    275927654191
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front chasos legs corroded/holed - outside prescribed area
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode in places
    • NoteN/s inner sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed area
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes rusted
    • NoteRear shockabsorber casings corroded/worn

  18. Pass113,651 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,651 miles
    Test number
    239594653493
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHandbrake almost at end of travel
    • NoteMetal brake pipes rusted in places
    • NoteN/s/f box section corroded - not structural

  19. Fail113,650 miles (+3,378)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    257294353152
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHandbrake almost at end of travel
    • NoteMetal brake pipes rusted in places
    • NoteN/s/f box section corroded - not structural

  20. Pass110,272 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,272 miles
    Test number
    569887862160
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leakage
    • NoteN/s/f chassis leg corroded/holed - outside prescribed area
    • NoteO/s & n/s sills starting to corrode in places
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn

  21. Fail110,272 miles (+3,920)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,272 miles
    Test number
    936273562179
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leakage
    • NoteN/s/f chassis leg corroded/holed - outside prescribed area
    • NoteO/s & n/s sills starting to corrode in places
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn

  22. Pass106,352 miles (+4,333)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    779286861147
    • NoteCentre exhaust section poor
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s inner sill/floorpan starting to corrode
    • NoteN/s outer sill rusted
    • NoteO/S OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED -OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
    • NoteO/s/f inner sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

  23. Fail102,019 miles2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,019 miles
    Test number
    240655460460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine has coolant leak
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
    • NoteExhaust rusting/corroding in places
    • NoteNsf (under step) excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsf cv boot starting to perish
    • NoteNsf has child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

  24. Pass102,019 miles (+3,316)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,019 miles
    Test number
    844225260177
    • NoteEngine has coolant leak
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
    • NoteExhaust rusting/corroding in places
    • NoteNsf (under step) excessivly corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
    • NoteNsf cv boot starting to perish
    • NoteNsf has child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

  25. Pass98,703 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,703 miles
    Test number
    123211069137
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s inner sill corroded/holed - not in prescribed area
    • NoteO/s outer sill badly rusted/starting to corrode

  26. Fail98,703 miles (+6,550)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,703 miles
    Test number
    254360169417
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s inner sill corroded/holed - not in prescribed area
    • NoteO/s outer sill badly rusted/starting to corrode

  27. Pass92,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,153 miles
    Test number
    660828258146
    • NoteO/s outer sill badly rusted & starting to corrode

  28. Fail92,153 miles (+5,954)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,153 miles
    Test number
    934637658122
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s outer sill badly rusted & starting to corrode

  29. Pass86,199 miles (+6,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    962450257167
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  30. Pass79,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    960180456137
    • NoteCentre & Rear exhaust sections poor

Questions about L106 OPW

Does L106 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L106 OPW expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L106 OPW?
The MOT on L106 OPW expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L106 OPW done?
L106 OPW was recorded at 161,352 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
Has L106 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L106 OPW has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L106 OPW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L106 OPW find?
L106 OPW failed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill; nearside rear inner vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor; nearside rear outer vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in floor, and 6 more.

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