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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L18 MHHMOT history

L18 MHH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L18 MHH grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,458 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MHH was last recorded at 103,458 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,232 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,226 miles
Average per year
5,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,458 miles
  • 2025 – 101,232 miles
  • 2024 – 97,161 miles
  • 2023 – 95,016 miles
  • 2022 – 92,911 miles
  • 2020 – 89,675 miles
  • 2019 – 82,284 miles
  • 2018 – 75,438 miles
  • 2017 – 66,884 miles
  • 2016 – 59,118 miles
  • 2015 – 52,815 miles
  • 2014 – 39,558 miles
  • 2013 – 33,789 miles
  • 2012 – 24,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,458 miles (+2,226)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    761885067549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Pass101,232 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    489558890585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,666 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    828711213638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail99,649 miles (+2,488)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    202691709723
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,161 miles (+2,145)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    706003226147
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,016 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    160567277962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,911 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    531672595739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,675 miles (+7,391)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,675 miles
    Test number
    689804656727
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,284 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,284 miles
    Test number
    445355482761
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail82,284 miles (+6,846)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,284 miles
    Test number
    277419647104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass75,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    267308790341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail75,438 miles (+8,554)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    544236113395
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,884 miles
    Test number
    150873981402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail66,884 miles (+7,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,884 miles
    Test number
    136464925437
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,118 miles (+6,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    887133305679
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,815 miles (+13,257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,815 miles
    Test number
    889763655137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,558 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    445061254120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,789 miles (+9,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    159072143161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail24,273 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    908513852144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNsr tyre has several small cuts in tread
    • NoteRight rear light unit cracked but not showing white light
    • NoteSmall split in tyre sidewall on nsf

  20. Pass24,273 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    909463852185
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNsr tyre has several small cuts in tread
    • NoteRight rear light unit cracked but not showing white light
    • NoteSmall split in tyre sidewall on nsf

Questions about L18 MHH

Does L18 MHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MHH is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MHH?
The MOT on L18 MHH is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MHH done?
L18 MHH was recorded at 103,458 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
Has L18 MHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MHH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 MHH 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 MHH find?
L18 MHH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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