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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L18 LSSMOT history

L18 LSS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L18 LSS silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,468 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LSS was last recorded at 166,468 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 11,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,810 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,658 miles
Average per year
9,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,468 miles
  • 2025 – 154,810 miles
  • 2024 – 145,511 miles
  • 2023 – 137,119 miles
  • 2022 – 127,769 miles
  • 2021 – 119,053 miles
  • 2020 – 112,984 miles
  • 2019 – 109,250 miles
  • 2018 – 97,515 miles
  • 2017 – 92,323 miles
  • 2016 – 78,589 miles
  • 2015 – 65,776 miles
  • 2014 – 49,459 miles
  • 2013 – 34,797 miles
  • 2012 – 28,094 miles
  • 2011 – 19,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,468 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,468 miles (+11,658)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,468 miles
    Test number
    475841817650
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass154,810 miles (+9,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,810 miles
    Test number
    546055893469
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,511 miles
    Test number
    885401026217
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays & covers fitted

  4. Fail145,511 miles (+8,392)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,511 miles
    Test number
    157585535624
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on brake test (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested burst hose (1.2.1 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays & covers fitted

  5. Pass137,119 miles (+9,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,119 miles
    Test number
    762432254445
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  6. Pass127,769 miles (+8,716)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,769 miles
    Test number
    780553347686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,053 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,053 miles
    Test number
    638316817151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,015 miles (+6,031)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,015 miles
    Test number
    237191693344
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified egr pipe blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,984 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,984 miles
    Test number
    830877886863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,250 miles (+11,735)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    679490745227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,515 miles
    Test number
    608917620898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,500 miles (+5,177)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    173000486676
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass92,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    102551622910
    • AdvisoryCENTRE SILENCER BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR DAMAGED.

  14. Fail92,323 miles (+13,734)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    236315441896
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.
    • AdvisoryCENTRE SILENCER BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR DAMAGED.

  15. Pass78,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    448125379506
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail78,589 miles (+12,813)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    397831103364
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass65,776 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    441602313941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail65,776 miles (+16,317)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    732486375850
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass49,459 miles (+14,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    317923584446
    • NoteDeterioration of front number plate and n/s rear reflector.

  20. Pass34,797 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    395214063445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,789 miles (+6,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,789 miles
    Test number
    166911263236
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass28,094 miles (+8,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    105596372279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    948677181283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LSS

Does L18 LSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LSS is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LSS?
The MOT on L18 LSS is valid until 30 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 LSS done?
L18 LSS was recorded at 166,468 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,758 miles a year.
Has L18 LSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LSS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 LSS 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 LSS find?
L18 LSS passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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