Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L18 MDGMOT history
L18 MDG is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 220,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 220,454 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 19,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 MDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 3 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 MDG was last recorded at 220,454 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 7,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 213,014 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,440 miles
- Average per year
- 19,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,454 miles
- 2025 – 213,014 miles
- 2024 – 205,247 miles
- 2023 – 192,452 miles
- 2022 – 172,470 miles
- 2021 – 151,989 miles
- 2019 – 86,800 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass220,454 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
9 tests since 21 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,454 miles (+7,440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 220,454 miles
- Test number
- 844154978279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass213,014 miles (+7,767)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 213,014 miles
- Test number
- 162840002182
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass205,247 miles (+12,795)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 205,247 miles
- Test number
- 342571863786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,452 miles (+19,982)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 192,452 miles
- Test number
- 403203713625
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass172,470 miles (+20,481)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 172,470 miles
- Test number
- 420619406925
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass151,989 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 151,989 miles
- Test number
- 311004188222
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- 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))
Fail151,985 miles (+65,185)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,985 miles
- Test number
- 829730505472
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass86,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,800 miles
- Test number
- 885470463531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,800 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,800 miles
- Test number
- 465563033566
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Questions about L18 MDG
- Does L18 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MDG is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 MDG?
- The MOT on L18 MDG is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 MDG done?
- L18 MDG was recorded at 220,454 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 19,227 miles a year.
- Has L18 MDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 MDG has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on L18 MDG 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 MDG find?
- L18 MDG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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