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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L18 GMDMOT history

L18 GMD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L18 GMD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,173 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GMD was last recorded at 151,173 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 7,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,784 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,389 miles
Average per year
9,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,173 miles
  • 2024 – 143,784 miles
  • 2023 – 137,336 miles
  • 2022 – 129,384 miles
  • 2021 – 122,018 miles
  • 2020 – 112,625 miles
  • 2019 – 103,407 miles
  • 2018 – 92,184 miles
  • 2017 – 81,575 miles
  • 2016 – 70,342 miles
  • 2015 – 59,761 miles
  • 2014 – 49,463 miles
  • 2013 – 37,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,173 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,173 miles
    Test number
    398672791329
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail151,168 miles (+7,384)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,168 miles
    Test number
    596060339863
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,784 miles (+6,448)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,784 miles
    Test number
    742967292833
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulb warning on dash all lights ok
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  4. Pass137,336 miles (+7,952)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,336 miles
    Test number
    565864227557
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBulb warning on dash no bulbs out

  5. Pass129,384 miles (+7,366)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,384 miles
    Test number
    561443511961
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin corroded

  6. Pass122,018 miles (+9,393)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,018 miles
    Test number
    947211239116
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth top suspension mount bearings noisy
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and delaminating

  7. Pass112,625 miles (+9,218)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,625 miles
    Test number
    216583259777
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,407 miles (+11,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    599483627089
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint gators are perished and cracked

  9. Pass92,184 miles (+10,609)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,184 miles
    Test number
    746645802464
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront washer pipe split at n/s of bonnet - still providing sufficient fluid at present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy - suspect flywheel

  10. Pass81,575 miles (+11,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,575 miles
    Test number
    396924338546
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass70,342 miles (+10,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    533657756526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass59,761 miles (+10,298)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    578037162894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,463 miles (+11,782)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    995837554386
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteStones and cuts in both rear tyres.

  14. Pass37,681 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,681 miles
    Test number
    805581553334
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCut in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Questions about L18 GMD

Does L18 GMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GMD is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 GMD?
The MOT on L18 GMD is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 GMD done?
L18 GMD was recorded at 151,173 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 9,445 miles a year.
Has L18 GMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GMD has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 GMD 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 GMD find?
L18 GMD passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush ns and os, and 4 more.

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