
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
L18 DUKMOT history
L18 DUK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 268,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 268,646 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DUK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DUK was last recorded at 268,646 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 264,508 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,138 miles
- Average per year
- 8,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 268,646 miles
- 2025 – 264,508 miles
- 2024 – 262,119 miles
- 2023 – 258,441 miles
- 2022 – 253,100 miles
- 2021 – 246,420 miles
- 2020 – 239,848 miles
- 2019 – 230,291 miles
- 2018 – 221,531 miles
- 2017 – 214,599 miles
- 2016 – 208,740 miles
- 2015 – 202,974 miles
- 2014 – 199,897 miles
- 2013 – 182,339 miles
- 2012 – 175,586 miles
- 2011 – 168,772 miles
- 2009 – 158,586 miles
- 2008 – 117,089 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,646 miles (+4,138)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 268,646 miles
- Test number
- 594475094306
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass264,508 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 264,508 miles
- Test number
- 416084547786
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail264,506 miles (+2,387)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,506 miles
- Test number
- 406334712433
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass262,119 miles (+3,678)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 262,119 miles
- Test number
- 685755519276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,441 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 258,441 miles
- Test number
- 490066761250
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Fail258,441 miles (+5,341)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,441 miles
- Test number
- 904084730544
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached mount corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass253,100 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 253,100 miles
- Test number
- 378255617725
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both rack ends slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail253,092 miles (+6,672)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,092 miles
- Test number
- 498598356656
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both rack ends slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass246,420 miles (+6,572)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 246,420 miles
- Test number
- 755215554193
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills rear floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass239,848 miles (+9,557)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 239,848 miles
- Test number
- 393107916399
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass230,291 miles (+8,760)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 230,291 miles
- Test number
- 617870662775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,531 miles (+6,932)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 221,531 miles
- Test number
- 385296207701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,599 miles (+5,859)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 214,599 miles
- Test number
- 616936320819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrored
Pass208,740 miles (+5,766)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 208,740 miles
- Test number
- 527750931083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass202,974 miles (+3,077)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 202,974 miles
- Test number
- 135895625138
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNSF tyre has a cut not reaching the cords
Pass199,897 miles (+3)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 199,897 miles
- Test number
- 289028924415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
- NoteRear seats not fitted
Fail199,894 miles (+17,555)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,894 miles
- Test number
- 785132424130
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
- NoteRear seats not fitted
Pass182,339 miles (+6,753)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 182,339 miles
- Test number
- 947949803131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,586 miles (+6,814)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 175,586 miles
- Test number
- 946751232027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,772 miles (+10,186)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 168,772 miles
- Test number
- 148171211473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 158,586 miles
- Test number
- 403492159407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,586 miles (+20,858)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,586 miles
- Test number
- 651879949309
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail137,728 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,728 miles
- Test number
- 690252219022
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteSpare tyre not found in vehicle
Pass137,728 miles (+20,639)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 137,728 miles
- Test number
- 840312619066
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteSpare tyre not found in vehicle
Pass117,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 117,089 miles
- Test number
- 304028608012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,089 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,089 miles
- Test number
- 534047608052
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L18 DUK
- Does L18 DUK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DUK is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DUK?
- The MOT on L18 DUK is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 DUK done?
- L18 DUK was recorded at 268,646 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,076 miles a year.
- Has L18 DUK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DUK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 DUK 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 L18 DUK find?
- L18 DUK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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