
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
L18 MNHMOT history
L18 MNH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 199,255 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 MNH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 MNH was last recorded at 199,255 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 199,081 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 174 miles
- Average per year
- 8,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,255 miles
- 2025 – 192,348 miles
- 2024 – 184,882 miles
- 2023 – 179,879 miles
- 2022 – 175,441 miles
- 2021 – 171,475 miles
- 2020 – 167,208 miles
- 2019 – 162,898 miles
- 2018 – 156,992 miles
- 2017 – 151,767 miles
- 2016 – 146,828 miles
- 2015 – 141,680 miles
- 2014 – 136,255 miles
- 2013 – 130,867 miles
- 2012 – 112,148 miles
- 2011 – 95,199 miles
- 2010 – 81,895 miles
- 2009 – 68,257 miles
- 2008 – 54,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,255 miles (+174)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 199,255 miles
- Test number
- 521903054357
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail199,081 miles (+6,733)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,081 miles
- Test number
- 461185866476
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass192,348 miles (+7,466)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 192,348 miles
- Test number
- 485264572681
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass184,882 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 184,882 miles
- Test number
- 957564714675
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail184,872 miles (+4,993)1 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,872 miles
- Test number
- 106539830733
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass179,879 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 179,879 miles
- Test number
- 568299354827
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail179,864 miles (+4,423)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,864 miles
- Test number
- 635259544300
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass175,441 miles (+3,966)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 175,441 miles
- Test number
- 572442657370
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass171,475 miles (+4,267)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 171,475 miles
- Test number
- 849904690159
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass167,208 miles (+4,310)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 167,208 miles
- Test number
- 283517005720
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass162,898 miles (+12)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 162,898 miles
- Test number
- 480228125853
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail162,886 miles (+5,894)1 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,886 miles
- Test number
- 487119904287
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass156,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 156,992 miles
- Test number
- 229303661707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,992 miles (+5,225)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,992 miles
- Test number
- 976012050402
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,767 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 151,767 miles
- Test number
- 690181156906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,765 miles (+4,937)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,765 miles
- Test number
- 537709607798
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Pass146,828 miles (+5,148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 146,828 miles
- Test number
- 578137863707
- AdvisoryFront tyres near limit
Pass141,680 miles (+5,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 141,680 miles
- Test number
- 847860692017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,255 miles (+5,388)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 136,255 miles
- Test number
- 996210934287
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre box slightly corroded
- NoteNearside front inner c.v boot damaged
Pass130,867 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 130,867 miles
- Test number
- 597554723221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail130,858 miles (+18,710)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,858 miles
- Test number
- 286184123238
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres very badly cracking and cuts in tread
Pass112,148 miles (+16,949)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 112,148 miles
- Test number
- 387095842295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r tyre slight out of shape
Pass95,199 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 95,199 miles
- Test number
- 607384941266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail95,198 miles (+13,303)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,198 miles
- Test number
- 158084141273
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,895 miles (+13,638)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 81,895 miles
- Test number
- 902656830207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,257 miles (+14,245)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,257 miles
- Test number
- 743037639275
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine oil level low
Pass54,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,012 miles
- Test number
- 441980528201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 MNH
- Does L18 MNH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MNH is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 MNH?
- The MOT on L18 MNH is valid until 5 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 MNH done?
- L18 MNH was recorded at 199,255 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,045 miles a year.
- Has L18 MNH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 MNH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 MNH 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 MNH find?
- L18 MNH passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.
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