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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

L15 RDOMOT history

L15 RDO is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 209,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L15 RDO white Volkswagen Lt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Lt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
209,299 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RDO was last recorded at 209,299 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 6,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,204 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,095 miles
Average per year
7,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,299 miles
  • 2025 – 203,204 miles
  • 2024 – 195,943 miles
  • 2023 – 190,133 miles
  • 2022 – 183,612 miles
  • 2021 – 176,106 miles
  • 2020 – 169,801 miles
  • 2019 – 164,908 miles
  • 2018 – 159,937 miles
  • 2017 – 153,660 miles
  • 2016 – 146,602 miles
  • 2015 – 140,570 miles
  • 2014 – 135,322 miles
  • 2013 – 128,931 miles
  • 2012 – 117,141 miles
  • 2011 – 109,919 miles
  • 2010 – 100,842 miles
  • 2009 – 89,924 miles
  • 2008 – 66,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,299 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,299 miles (+6,095)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    209,299 miles
    Test number
    385346704912
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass203,204 miles (+7,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,204 miles
    Test number
    799343836530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,943 miles (+5,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,943 miles
    Test number
    791198217913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,133 miles (+6,521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,133 miles
    Test number
    587304863633
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,612 miles
    Test number
    566206306408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,612 miles (+7,506)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,612 miles
    Test number
    465901139897
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass176,106 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,106 miles
    Test number
    596240946274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail176,105 miles (+6,304)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,105 miles
    Test number
    889197896414
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass169,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,801 miles
    Test number
    496296750640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, slight play in ball joints

  10. Fail169,801 miles (+4,893)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,801 miles
    Test number
    686088217057
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, slight play in ball joints

  11. Pass164,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,908 miles
    Test number
    886299947206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,908 miles (+4,971)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,908 miles
    Test number
    768613507164
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass159,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    383895548160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,937 miles (+6,277)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    681267037543
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass153,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,660 miles
    Test number
    194851112637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,655 miles (+7,053)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,655 miles
    Test number
    597490642936
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass146,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    121504379118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal rubber missing

  18. Fail146,602 miles (+6,032)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    931353424790
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal rubber missing

  19. Pass140,570 miles (+2)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    140,570 miles
    Test number
    297090845257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to see ront inner pads clearly
    • NoteWiper blades split but still clear screen effectively

  20. Fail140,568 miles (+5,246)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,568 miles
    Test number
    949649735220
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to see ront inner pads clearly
    • NoteWiper blades split but still clear screen effectively

  21. Pass135,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,322 miles
    Test number
    677941634221
    • NoteOil leak, o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge, o/s/f hub slight play

  22. Fail135,322 miles (+6,391)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,322 miles
    Test number
    346500134428
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak, o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge, o/s/f hub slight play

  23. Pass128,931 miles (+11,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    125739183164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass117,141 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,141 miles
    Test number
    356593492101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail116,961 miles (+7,042)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    216587682450
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  26. Pass109,919 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    746047781107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,842 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,842 miles
    Test number
    124570890158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail100,834 miles (+10,910)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    213588880418
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass89,924 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    174777529148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail89,659 miles (+22,790)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,659 miles
    Test number
    173181029192
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass66,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    693614348196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 RDO

Does L15 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 RDO is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 RDO?
The MOT on L15 RDO is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 RDO done?
L15 RDO was recorded at 209,299 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,743 miles a year.
Has L15 RDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RDO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 RDO 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 L15 RDO find?
L15 RDO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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